The Impulsive Thinker

André Brisson - High Achieving ADHD Entrepreneur

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We celebrate ADHD entrepreneur success and discuss challenges and solutions. Having lived with undiagnosed ADHD for a large part of his entrepreneurial journey, the host André Brisson will share his personal stories on how he overcame his undiagnosed symptoms and how he refined his systems, routines and habits once diagnosed with self-awareness and personal growth. André will interview high-achieving ADHD entrepreneurs, ADHD experts, and strength discovery experts covering many topics including their own obstacles and successes, strategies to manage their ADHD, share knowledge to gain insights and more. André will also be interviewed by guest hosts to pull out solutions and information from his brain – since his solutions are impulsive thoughts when talking to someone else. André Brisson was diagnosed at 44 with severe ADHD and Asperger’s. He has lived it, researched it, and transformed himself into a higher-functioning ADHD entrepreneur.

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Accountability Strategies for ADHD Entrepreneurs

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10/28/21 • 8 min

This podcast only came to a reality because I did this project differently. This podcast almost came to the usual ADHD demise of being dropped because of our negative self-talk and rumination. This time I reached out to people to discuss the project and they became my accountability partners and cheerleaders. Who keeps you accountable? Who cheers you on?

Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available.

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Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs.

André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn.

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Optimizing Your Entrepreneurial Edge | Laurie Lewis

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03/18/24 • 30 min

Dive into the world of intermittent fasting as André, The Impulsive Thinker, chats with expert Laurie Lewis about how this powerful approach to eating can revolutionize the lives of ADHD Entrepreneurs. Listen in as they unpack the personalized nature of fasting windows and how taking control of your diet can lead to impressive health and productivity gains, something every individual seeks.

Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available.

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André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn.

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Guest:

Laurie Lewis, now nearing her 61st birthday, radiates health and increasing strength, a significant turnaround from seven years prior when menopause hit her hard. The hormonal upheaval of a decade-long journey through perimenopause and menopause caused her to gain 50 pounds and suffer from body aches and cognitive fog. Despite these challenges, Laurie transformed her well-being and emerged from this period medication-free, pain-free, and mentally sharper, embodying the resilience and hope that define her story. You can reach Laurie through her Instagram, Facebook, website or YouTube.

ADHD Productivity Hacks | John Warkentin

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10/18/21 • 24 min

John Warkentin is a 4th generation grain farmer in Saskatchewan, Canada, a commercial real estate appraiser and develops rental apartments! John discusses how his hyperactivity created anxiety and interfered with his family life and experience. John redefined “productivity” in order to regain control of self-care and family life. John’s ADHD strength is the ability to hyperfocus to create solutions and ideas! Best line from John: “Working to look normal – is a WASTE of ENERGY!”

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Books referenced in the discussion:

Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain – John J. Ratey, M.D.

Driven To Distraction – Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D.

ADHD 2.0 – Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D.

Parenting and Entrepreneurship | Julia Waller

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04/18/22 • 27 min

Julia Waller, the Unique Ability® Specialist and Coach from Strategic Coach®, and André discuss how the entrepreneur parent can empower their kids by learning the Unique Ability® of their kids. They discuss how being curious how and why your kids do what they do and letting them do it their way in empowering to your kids. With you understanding your kids more will improve and deepen the relationships. André and Julia both recommend the following assessments for your kids: Kolbe Student Aptitude Quiz and the student version of the Clifton Strengths.

Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available.

We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to [email protected] and join our mailing list here!

Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs.

André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn.

You can find other Podcast Episodes here!

The Impulsive Thinker is sponsored by the Centre of ADHD Awareness, Canada. Please donate here!

Show References:

Student Aptitude Quiz: Know Your Child’s Instinctive Problem-Solving Talents

CliftonStrengths Assessment: You’re your Childs Top 3 Strengths

High Achievers and ADHD: Redefining Productivity and Self-Worth | Dr. Mary Anderson

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11/18/24 • 32 min

André, The Impulsive Thinker, sits down with Dr. Mary Anderson, a seasoned psychologist, and author, to dive deep into the world of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors for the ADHD Entrepreneur. They discuss the impact of self-talk, the challenges of social comparison, and enlightening ways to manage stress. Dr. Mary Anderson introduces the SELF framework for self-care, emphasizing sleep, exercise, and joy. This episode isn’t just about success but thriving without burning out. Tune in for practical tips and insights to redefine success and balance ambition with well-being. Connect with Dr. Mary Anderson on social media @DrMaryAnderson and grab her book at maryandersonphd.com.

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Guest:

Dr. Mary Anderson is a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience. She's released her first book, "The Happy High Achiever: 8 Essentials to Overcome Anxiety, Manage Stress, and Energize Yourself for Success Without Losing Your Edge." Dr. Mary Anderson's work provides practical strategies for ambitious individuals to reduce stress and anxiety while maintaining their success and happiness. Her insights are invaluable for Entrepreneurs looking to balance their drive with well-being. Connect with Dr. Mary Anderson through her website, https://maryandersonphd.com/, and on social media platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

ADHD Amplifying Your Abilities | Adrienne Duffy

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03/06/23 • 27 min

Adrienne Duffy, the co-founder of Big Futures Inc., is back with André to discuss how the Kolbe ATM Index, the PRINT®, and CliftonStrengthsTM talent and strength assessment tools meld together and they demonstrate how your ADHD can amplify these strengths. These tools are great accelerator strategies for solving problems. This was a great discussion on how to be aware of your talents and strengths and how they can become weaknesses at the same time. Once you are aware, the key is to identify when you are triggered and have a plan to get out of the shadow self-state.

Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available.

We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to [email protected] and join our mailing list here!

Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs.

André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn.

You can find other Podcast Episodes here!

Adrienne Duffy is the Author of the book Soul Sense: Your Breakthrough To Soul-Full Living and Leadership; you can get it here.

If you are interested in starting your talent discovery journey, download my free Talent Identification Tool here to start!

The Impulsive Thinker is sponsored by the Centre of ADHD Awareness, Canada. Please donate here!

Multiplying Your Mindset: Philosophy for ADHD Entrepreneurs | Chad Jenkins

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04/22/24 • 31 min

André, The Impulsive Thinker, sits down with Chad Jenkins, maverick entrepreneur and author of "Just Add a Zero," for a game-changing conversation on expanding your entrepreneurial mindset. Drawing from Chad's creative business strategies and André's own experiences as an ADHD Entrepreneur, this episode is a deep dive into innovative thinking and exponential growth.

Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available.

We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to [email protected] and join our mailing list here!

Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs.

André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn.

You can find other Podcast Episodes here!

Guest:

Chad Jenkins is a visionary entrepreneur whose unique approach to scaling businesses has set him apart in the world of innovation. From a young age, Chad exhibited a knack for exponential growth, an ability that he attributes to a simple yet profound principle he discovered at the tender age of eight—adding a zero. However, Chad is quick to clarify that the genuine potency of his strategy lies not just in numerical expansion, but in the transformative impact it has on one's mindset and operational tactics.

Throughout his illustrious career, Chad has leveraged this foundational concept to drive remarkable success across multiple enterprises. His philosophy, rooted in an unorthodox interpretation of growth, has served as both a personal mantra and a professional toolkit. Friends, colleagues, and competitors alike have often marveled at Chad's ability to see beyond conventional increments of growth, instead creating leaps and bounds that redefine the possible.

Chad's story is one of groundbreaking achievements, fueled by an early lesson in thinking big. His tenfold approach isn't simply about ambition; it's about reimagining the scale at which one can operate. Astute, bold, and relentlessly forward-thinking, Chad Jenkins stands as a testament to the idea that sometimes, the smallest of changes in perspective can lead to the grandest of transformations in reality.

Chad can be reached through LinkedIn, www.chadtjenkins.com or his website.

Just add zero – press kit.

Building Wealth: Finances and the ADHD Entrepreneur (Part 1) | Wendy Brookhouse

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03/21/22 • 23 min

Our guest, Wendy Brookhouse from Black Star Wealth, an expert in building wealth for entrepreneurs, discusses how wealth is not the same thing as finances and that wealth is part of money, health, family and experience. She explains why entrepreneurs must understand the 3 parts of the Foundation To Building Wealth. She explains why balancing life today for a balanced tomorrow is the only way you can achieve your Power Number, which is a power of choice.

Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available.

We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to [email protected] and join our mailing list here!

Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs.

André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn.

You can find other Podcast Episodes here!

Take Wendy's Free Scorecard to find out where you are with your business roadmap towards financial freedom and independence: CTA Assessment Mindset Tool

Black Star Wealth is a team of financial advisors and entrepreneurs who help smart, ambitious people find, keep and grow their money to enhance their financial confidence. They are in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and can help anyone in the world. Find out more on their website. She is also the host The Real Bottom Line a podcast for the entrepreneur.

The Impulsive Thinker is sponsored by the Centre of ADHD Awareness, Canada. Please donate here!

Kids and Entrepreneurship (for ADHD Entrepreneurs)

The Impulsive Thinker

04/21/22 • 8 min

As a follow up to the Parenting and Entrepreneurs discussion with Julia Waller, in Episode 55, André shares how understanding how his kids and wife work best was transformational at home. It is empowering to them, and they learn how to advocate for themselves. André also discusses how the entrepreneur gets in a trap of taking their family for granted when growing a business. It happens, now that you know, taking action NOW is important.

Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available.

We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to [email protected] and join our mailing list here!

Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs.

André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn.

You can find other Podcast Episodes here!

André recommends you have your kids do the following assessments to understand how they work best: Kolbe Student Aptitude Quiz and the student version of the Clifton Strengths.

The Impulsive Thinker is sponsored by the Centre of ADHD Awareness, Canada. Please donate here!

Show References:

Student Aptitude Quiz: Know Your Child’s Instinctive Problem-Solving Talents

CliftonStrengths Assessment: Your your Childs Top 3 Strengths

Post Traumatic Growth | Dave Sanderson

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09/18/23 • 30 min

Dave Sanderson, President of Dave Sanderson Speaks International, discusses PTG, Post Traumatic Growth and how asking a different question after a traumatic event helped transform his trauma into personal growth.

Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available.

We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to [email protected] and join our mailing list here!

Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs.

André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn.

You can find other Podcast Episodes here!

You can read more in books about adversity as a key chance to reflect and convert them into opportunities.

Moments Matter, How One Defining Moment Can Create A Lifetime of Purpose

From Turmoil To Triumph

Also, check out his Leadership programs on his website.

Check out Dave's TEDx QueensU Talk on Youtube: Bouncing Back: An Experience with Post-Traumatic Growth Syndrome.

Check out these articles on post-traumatic Growth:

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