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In this episode of the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast, host Steve August talks with Mark J. Silverman, an Executive Coach, Speaker, Podcaster, and Author at Mark J. Silverman and Associates LLC, to explore how ADHD has shaped his life, career, and coaching practice. From addiction recovery to high-level tech sales and then becoming a transformational coach, Mark shares the systems, insights, and mindset shifts that have allowed him to turn ADHD challenges into superpowers. They dive deep into productivity, authenticity, self-awareness, and how his "Only 10s" methodology helps people align actions with their values and capabilities.

Mark isn’t just a coach; he’s helping ADHD leaders succeed by doing less, not more. His ADHD once made life hard, but now it’s his strength. After big wins in tech sales, he learned to trust what truly matters. With his “Only 10s” method, he teaches others to focus, say no, and build lives full of peace, not pressure.

Mark spent years in tech sales before becoming a coach for leaders with ADHD. His late diagnosis helped him understand how his brain works. From big business deals to deep personal work, he’s learned to focus on what truly matters. Now, through writing and coaching, he helps others do less, trust themselves, and lead with clarity.

Key Takeaways:

• ADHD Insight: Mark turned his ADHD into a tool for focus and success.
• Simple Tools: His “Only 10s” method helps people do what really matters.
• Big Shifts: He went from sales to coaching top leaders and changemakers.
• Know Yourself: He teaches how to spot the lies we tell ourselves and stay true.
• Lead with Peace: Mark shows ADHD minds how to thrive with less stress.

Additional Insights:

• ADHD and Action: Mark’s ADHD taught him to work with his brain, not against it.
• Big Change: Coaching showed him how to stop people-pleasing and set limits.
• Focus Tools: Whiteboards, check-ins, and help from others keep him on track.
• Trust Yourself: He learned to listen to what he really wants, not just say yes.
• Share the Truth: Mark opens up about his path to help others feel less alone.

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• “I don’t think it’s that you can’t get things done, you just don’t want to.” - Mark J. Silverman
• “If I only do what I really want to, everything works better.” - Mark J. Silverman
• “I pay for help because I know I won’t do it myself.” - Mark J. Silverman

Join Mark as he shares how ADHD shaped his path from burnout to balance. Learn how focus, honesty, and simple tools help ADHD minds lead with calm, do less, and still make a big impact.

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] - Teaser

[01:51] - Introduction to Mark Silverman: Coach, Author, and Leader

[03:37] - How Mark Became a Key Influence in Steve’s Coaching Journey

[05:02] - Mark on His ADHD Diagnosis and the Struggles Before Awareness

[09:52] - Mark on How "Only 10s" Transformed His Productivity

[14:02] - Mark on Prioritizing with "Only 10s" for ADHD Brains

[21:07] - Mark on Paying for Support to Stay Productive

[23:02] - Mark on Overcoming Fear, Setting Boundaries, and Saying No

[27:45] - Mark’s Approach to Prioritizing Big Decisions

[31:32] - True North & Legacy

FOLLOW THE GUEST:

LinkedIn Accounts:

• Mark J. Silverman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark22102/ 
• Mark J. Silverman and Associates LLC: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mark-j-silverman-and-associates-llc/ 

Websites:   

• https://markjsilverman.com/ 

FOLLOW THE HOST:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/ 
• Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/ 
• Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ 
• Email: [email protected]
• X: https://x.com/steveaugust?lang=en
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ 

FOLLOW THE PODCAST:

• Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAccelerator
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035