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The Impulsive ThinkerAndré's Perspective on ADHD and Personal GrowthJoin André Brisson, The Impulsive Thinker, as he shares his profound reflections following his conversation with Dr. Brandie Keates. This episode dives into the transformative journey of self-acceptance and growth, particularly for ADHD Entrepreneurs. 🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified™ online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 💻Check out our website
2024-01-0406 minThe Impulsive ThinkerEmpowering ADHD Entrepreneurs (Harnessing Unique Talents)In this episode, our host, André, The Impulsive Thinker, delves into his personal mission and the profound insights that shape his advocacy for neurodiversity in entrepreneurship. Discover how André's mission focuses on protecting the rights of individuals to be accepted and valued for their uniqueness. Learn about André's skill in extracting meaningful insights from discussions, a talent that enhances both his podcast and professional endeavors. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com...
2023-12-2110 minThe Impulsive ThinkerNavigating ADHD-Related TriggersAndré reflects on his conversation with Dr. Kenny Handelman about ADHD and Bipolar Disorder regarding emotions. He discusses that our ADHD emotions are often triggered. We need to identify the triggers, communicate them and understand them. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can al...
2023-10-2610 minThe Impulsive ThinkerThe Balancing Act: Bipolar Disorder for ADHD Entrepreneurs | Dr. Kenny HandelmanKenny Handelman, psychiatrist and Founder at The Centre of Integrative Mental Health, discusses how ADHD and Bipolar co-exist (comorbidity). Bipolar disorder has similar symptoms to ADHD, and we discuss the differences and similarities. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be foun...
2023-10-2327 minThe Impulsive ThinkerADHD and AlcoholismAndré reflects on his conversation with Dr. Gurdeep Parhar about substance use disorder (SUD) and the high-achieving ADHD entrepreneur. André shares his revelation that he is an alcoholic and his decision to quit alcohol for a period of time is forever. This discussion is part of The Impulsive Thinkers theme of Mental Health for ADHD entrepreneurs for the October 2023 ADHD Awareness Month. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our...
2023-10-1910 minThe Impulsive ThinkerDopamine Deficiency: ADHD and the Draw of Substances | Dr. Gurdeep ParharDr. Gurdeep Parhar, Medical Director at the Adult ADHD Centre, discusses Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and ADHD. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn.
2023-10-1631 minThe Impulsive ThinkerManaging ADHD-Related AnxiousnessAndré reflects on his discussion with Dr. Russel Ramsey about Anxiety and ADHD. André describes his considerable insight that ADHD is an uncertainty generator. He also ponders that ADHDers are anxious due to their ADHD, which generates uncertainty. If the anxiousness goes too far, then it becomes anxiety. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Chec...
2023-10-1209 minThe Impulsive ThinkerADHD and Anxiety | Dr. Russell RamsayDr. Russell Ramsay, a world-renowned adult ADHD expert, joins us to discuss the mental health disorder of anxiety and how it interacts with our ADHD. Lots of great insights on how ADHD can create anxiety. Dr. Russ also discusses Coping with Anxiety and Adult ADHD in the Pandemic Work on the ADDitude Expert Series Podcast Episode 311. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Fol...
2023-10-0930 minThe Impulsive ThinkerNavigating the Intersection: ADHD and Depression | Dr. Gurdeep ParharDr. Gurdeep Parhar, Medical Director at the Adult ADHD Centre, discusses how ADHD and Depression co-exist. Depression has similar symptoms to ADHD. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn
2023-10-0224 minThe Impulsive ThinkerIntroducing Season 3: For ADHD EntrepreneursAndré introduces Season 3 and shares his milestone of achieving 200 episodes a few weeks ago. He also shares his plan for October, ADHD Awareness Month, by bringing on experts to discuss Anxiety, Depression, Bi-Polar and Substance Use Disorder. André also shares his insights of Season 2, what he learned and especially his gratitude to the listener for supporting The Impulsive Thinker. Thank you very much for listening, and here is to Season 3 starting next week! Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We would like to hear from you! Please send show i...
2023-09-2808 minThe Impulsive ThinkerParenting Challenges: Pre & Post Diagnosis Parenting | Zélia BrissonGuest host Zélia Brisson, my oldest daughter, has an open and honest discussion about my parenting style and methods before and after my ADHD diagnosis. This is a great open and honest conversation about how my "protection" of them actually made things worse - now we know, and now things have changed - especially our perceptions of things. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! F...
2023-09-0427 minThe Impulsive ThinkerNavigating Executive Function Deficits: A Student's Perspective | Zélia BrissonZélia Brisson, André's oldest daughter who just finished Grade 9, discusses how her executive functioning deficits affected her high school experience and led to her ADHD diagnosis. In her own 14-year-old words, you will hear how ADHD affects a teenage high-achiever. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tacti...
2023-08-0728 minThe Impulsive ThinkerADHD Entrepreneur Fear: What If Your Doctor Doesn't Get It? | Dr. Gurdeep ParharDr. Gurdeep Parhar, The Adult ADHD Centre, is back and joins André to discuss how to advocate for yourself with your medical practitioner. Most medical practitioners are not well versed with adult ADHD and how can you create a collaboration with your doctor to get the support you need? 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Y...
2023-05-2229 minThe Impulsive ThinkerMindset Tip for ADHD EntrepreneursAndré reflects on his conversation with Terry Tucker in Episode 165 primarily on the quote from a basketball coach: Mindset is 4 times more important to your success than anything your physical body (including strengths and capabilities) will ever do. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. And...
2023-05-1110 minThe Impulsive ThinkerPushing Past Overwhelm: ADHD Entrepreneurs Must Rethink Medication Myths | Dr. Gurdeep ParharDr. Gurdeep Parhar, The Adult ADHD Centre, joins André to discuss ADHD medications and to discuss some of the medication myths out there. They touch on medication types, how it may affect sleep, drug holidays, and will it dampen your creativity. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Break...
2023-05-0129 minThe Impulsive ThinkerNavigating Rough Days (for ADHD Entrepreneurs)André discusses how he prepares himself for a crappy day with the simple phrase: "it's gonna be one of those days!" He explains how being aware a crappy day is coming and how he can reduce the adverse effects of triggers, emotional dysregulation, and executive functioning challenges. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Chec...
2023-04-2710 minThe Impulsive ThinkerGetting Into Trouble with ADHDHave you been told you work too fast? That you make others look bad? André Brisson reminisces about when he was an "employee" and how he would get in trouble for doing his job correctly, efficiently, and productively. He explains why "we" got in trouble because again its about them and their ego. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitte...
2023-04-1311 minThe Impulsive ThinkerNavigating ADHD | Michael CaveMichael Cave, of Cave Financial, joins us from New Zealand to share his ADHD Journey and Entrepreneurial success. Great insights from Michael about transactional vs transformational customer experience and how knowledge is transformed into wisdom with understanding. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Bris...
2023-04-1026 minThe Impulsive ThinkerJourneying with ADHD | Molly ThompsonMolly Thompson, the CEO of Perrysburg Energy, shares her recent ADHD diagnosis and the freedom that provided her to be her unique self. She was validated and shared that knowledge of herself with those around her and she is in a happy place. This is a great discussion. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. C...
2023-03-2727 minThe Impulsive ThinkerWhy Hobbies Matter for ADHD EntrepreneursAndré discusses how the big push today is about finding that "one" thing to be passionate about and chasing it to the end. That works for many people - AND - it doesn't work for others. If it doesn't work for you - then that is OK, and he explains why!! You may have many interests, and you STOP when you get bored or no longer interested - THAT IS OK!!!! There is a difference between quitting and stopping. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We would like to hear from...
2023-03-2309 minThe Impulsive ThinkerHyperactivity: Insights into Motion and ADHDAndré discusses his personal observation of how being in motion or moving helps his physical hyperactivity be at a healthy level. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn. You can find other Podcast Episodes
2023-03-1506 minThe Impulsive ThinkerNavigating ADHD | Badger BeallBadger Beall, partner of Ayre/Rhinehart and Ayre/Rhinehart Bay Realtors, joins us to share his ADHD journey and learnings. Badger was the person who gifted me the book "Driven To Distraction" by Dr. Ned Hallowell after a discussion we had when I was describing my current entrepreneurial troubles which were actually my personal current undiagnosed ADHD. Listen and understand why Badger's advice to you is DON'T give your POWER away! Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or fee...
2023-03-1323 minThe Impulsive ThinkerADHD Amplifying Your Abilities | Adrienne DuffyAdrienne Duffy, the co-founder of Big Futures Inc., is back with André to discuss how the Kolbe A™ Index, the PRINT®, and CliftonStrengths™ 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...
2023-03-0627 minThe Impulsive ThinkerViewing ADHD Differently | Christina CroweChristina Crowe, the founder of Dig A Little Deeper Psychotherapy and Counselling, is back to discuss viewing ADHD through a different lens and how the medical field (and outside people) may misinterpret ADHD symptoms as mental health conditions. ADHD symptoms may look like anxiety, depression, OCD, etc. Remember, demand the health care you want! 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, Link...
2023-01-3030 minThe Impulsive ThinkerBefore ADHD Diagnosis | David MansillaDavid Mansilla, CEO of ISU Corp and host of the Break Free Podcast, recently got his ADHD diagnosis, and he shares why he decided to get a diagnosis, the process of getting an ADHD diagnosis, and the clarity the ADHD diagnosis gave him. Interesting conversation about how the diagnosis saved his marriage and will save his health. His three (3) new daily practices: Prayer or meditation Daily Exercise Positive self-talk and affirmation Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or fee...
2023-01-2328 minThe Impulsive Thinker2022 Review for ADHD EntrepreneursAndré does a gratitude review of 2022 and sets out some goals he wants to achieve in 2023. Once it is out there, then he has no choice since he has made you, the listener, an accountability buddy. Happy New Year and Happy Holidays! 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tacti...
2022-12-2909 minThe Impulsive ThinkerThe ADHD Hierarchy of Needs | Cameron GottCameron Gott, from Cameron Gott Coaching and the co-host of Translating ADHD Podcast, discusses his ADHD Hierarchy of Needs model he developed. The conversation was in-depth about needs and when needs are not met, the stressors arrive. Lots of great insights, a must-listen. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at T...
2022-12-1935 minThe Impulsive ThinkerInsights on Depression and ADHDBased on a couple comments made by Chuck Inglefield about his depression (Episode 123), André ponders more about the differences between depression modes/waves and ADHD depressive states/peaks. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn.
2022-12-1508 minThe Impulsive ThinkerDon't use ADHD as an Excuse | Don BardenDon Barden is back for an amazing discussion about using ADHD as an excuse, labelling is disabling, how you need to respect your strengths and weaknesses, and keep separating yourself from the norm because you are great as you are!!!! Based on the Steve Nedvidek construct of "Desire To Change vs Ability To Change": Don shares his opinion on why he believes some hide behind the ADHD excuse and resist obstacles. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or f...
2022-11-2131 minThe Impulsive ThinkerTime Management for ADHD Entrepreneurs: Strategies for Setting Time LimitsAndré discusses an observation he made of his change in mindset about not getting everything on his list done. He noticed that he is putting time limits on tasks or must leave times. He has started to accept everything can't be done because, honestly, the tasks he plans are just too big and not exactly attainable - sound familiar? 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Fo...
2022-11-1709 minThe Impulsive ThinkerMastering Task Management: To-Do Lists and ADHDAndré discusses why the ADHD brain struggles with To Do Lists and his need to have them, so he doesn't forget them! Also, is your To Do List a task list or a project list? What is the difference...have a listen! 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tac...
2022-11-1009 minThe Impulsive ThinkerStreamlining Operations: Having an Assistant (Advice as ADHD Entrepreneurs) | Peter ShankmanPeter Shankman is back with André to discuss how to figure out what you do best and outsource the rest! Peter discusses how hiring an assistant was a game changer for him so he could concentrate and focus on his core competencies. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tact...
2022-10-2414 minThe Impulsive ThinkerNavigating Boredom and Self-Sabotage as an Entrepreneur with ADHDAndré discusses his observation that he sabotaged his first company unknowingly and got into a bad partnership all because he was bored. His undiagnosed ADHD brain needed to overcome this boredom and therefore created fires and got into a bad partnership to make things interesting, novel, challenging and urgent again. At this point in time, his undiagnosed ADHD had taken over and not being aware of his ADHD determined the outcome, losing his first company. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We would like to hear from you! Please send show...
2022-10-0610 minThe Impulsive ThinkerEffects of COVID Lockdowns (for ADHD Entrepreneurs)André discusses how the COVID lockdowns affected his ADHD, morale, mood, and habits. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn. You can find other Podcast Episodes here
2022-09-2906 minThe Impulsive ThinkerCelebrating 100 Episodes for ADHD EntrepreneursAndré thanks the listeners for a great first 100 episodes and looking forward to more Seasons. Happy to be here, surprised to have reached this milestone and thankful to you the listener. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on Linke...
2022-09-2206 minThe Impulsive ThinkerPrioritizing Self-Care: Why We Need Breaks as ADHD EntrepreneursAndré discusses how ADHD Entrepreneurs need to take breaks from work even though it is difficult. He challenges the listeners to keep him accountable for not doing "work" during his four weeks off in August. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also...
2022-09-0109 minThe Impulsive ThinkerContinuous Growth for ADHD EntrepreneursAndré expands on the insight Don Barden gave in Episode 91 about "Learn how you learn." André explains how we can all learn by learning how we learn and to best learn by understanding the concept and content. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisso...
2022-08-2509 minThe Impulsive ThinkerNavigating ADHD | Don BardenDon Barden from The Perfect Path shares his entrepreneurial journey and his late ADHD diagnosis. Listen to him how he learned "how to learn" in order to get his doctorate degree. Anything is possible when you put your mind to it, and you learn about who you are and how you do things your way for success. This is an exciting conversation. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list...
2022-08-2227 minThe Impulsive ThinkerADHD-Safe Office (Optimizing Your Workspace)André shares his experience being in an open office concept and how he decided to build an ADHD-safe office by reflecting on what worked in the past. He outlines how distractions were reduced and eliminated. Physical separation at times is great for the ADHD brain. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our w...
2022-08-1809 minThe Impulsive ThinkerIdentifying and Addressing Challenges for ADHD EntrepreneursAndré discusses the statement made in Peter Shankman's book, Faster Than Normal, about needing to "fix" things because you want them perfect. Moderation?? Does this resonate with you? Have a listen to his thoughts. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be fou...
2022-08-0408 minThe Impulsive ThinkerADHD & Future Generations | Franco LombardoGuest host, Francesco Lombardo, Next Gen Developer of family businesses with Veritage, and André discuss how ADHD is not a problem, it is a strength when it is managed. They also discuss how to support the ADHD founder during transition and how to support and work with the Next Gen ADHD family member to make them all successful. Francesco is finishing his 6th book about emotional traditions and how it affects people in their day to day. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We would like to hear from you! Plea...
2022-08-0122 minThe Impulsive ThinkerFinding Balance: Insights on Moderation and ADHDAndré discusses the statement made in Peter Shankman's book, Faster Than Normal, about moderation. What is that? Can ADHD brains do moderation? Have a listen to his thoughts. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn.
2022-07-2109 minThe Impulsive ThinkerPsychotherapy and Coaching with ADHD | Christina CroweRegistered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor, Christina Crowe, with Dig a Little Deeper, explains the difference between psychotherapy and ADHD Coaching. She also discusses why she recommends that coaching comes after psychotherapy. She also gives you permission to ask and make sure the support you are given is for YOU and it meets your needs, if not find one who will meet your needs. You can also learn more about psychotherapy and ADHD on her Making the Invisible Visible podcast. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We would like to hear fro...
2022-07-1833 minThe Impulsive ThinkerFacing Reality: Overcoming ADHD DenialAndré shares a wonderful note from a listener thanking him for being a resource for the entrepreneurial ADHD brain. The listener stated he may be in denial about his ADHD. André reassures the listener that is fine, we have all been there. Denial is a part of the journey. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. ...
2022-07-1408 minThe Impulsive ThinkerEmpowering Your Children (for ADHD Entrepreneurs) | Fred FeistmannFred Feistmann is back with André to discuss why it is important to build up your kids, get them to understand their strengths, and be happy with their uniqueness to the world. Fred has noticed a trend starting with the episodes; there is more talk about kids and building them up. It is important to André to save kids from being forced to be something and someone they are not. 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 p...
2022-07-1123 minThe Impulsive ThinkerManaging Triggers: Strategies for ADHD EntrepreneursAndré discusses triggers based on a quote from Peter Shankman's book called Reading Faster Than Normal. He explains how he deep dives into reactions to identify the triggers with a mirror check. Creating routines helps you avoid triggers, but they happen because "triggers don't respect you, they own you." 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
2022-07-0709 minThe Impulsive ThinkerDeveloping Perseverance (for ADHD Entrepreneurs) | Keith GelhornKeith Gelhorn from ADDvocacy joins André to discuss how the ADHD brain is susceptible to depressive cycles. It is an ADHD thing; it happens frequently with ADHD Entrepreneurs. Keith explains how he tracks his moods and discovered a pattern. It is OK. It is what it is, we get it, we are here to help. Identify the cycle and create strategies to get out of them sooner. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com an...
2022-06-2731 minThe Impulsive ThinkerThe Impact of Emotions on ADHD Progress: Insights and StrategiesBased on the discussion with Santina Mozgiel in Episode 73, André discusses how his undiagnosed ADHD emotional dysregulation affected his progress with business, staff, clients, friends and family. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn. You can...
2022-06-2310 minThe Impulsive ThinkerADHD and Emotions: Affecting Progress (Part 2) | Santina Mozgiel Santina Mozgiel, from The ADHD Therapist, joins André and discusses how ADHD emotion dysregulation can affect the progress of the ADHD entrepreneur. She makes a great a point about how emotions comprise of a feeling/sensation (thought) and a physiological sensation (Action/Reaction). 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at T...
2022-06-2034 minThe Impulsive ThinkerOvercoming Forgetfulness: Strategies for Managing ADHD UrgencyAndré discusses an observation he made about urgency and forgetfulness while he was rushing to a client meeting because he let distractions make him late. We can control forgetfulness by strategically controlling urgency - the urgency we like to create for full functionality of our ADHD brain. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Chec...
2022-06-1608 minThe Impulsive ThinkerWhen Misunderstandings Happen: Navigating ADHD ChallengesAndré shares an experience where a mis-statement was made about him on a podcast. He discussed how he would have responded to it in the past and how he handled it this time - properly and maturely! He also shares his thoughts about how we cannot convince people who don't want to learn; spend your energy wisely on only those who do want to learn. Remember, you can never outsmart a determined idiot! Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, quest...
2022-06-0909 minThe Impulsive ThinkerWhy the ADHD Diagnosis MATTERS for Entrepreneurs | Geeta NadkarniToday's guest, Geeta Nadkarni from Impact with Influence, and I discuss the importance of pursuing a diagnosis for ADHD rather than accepting a self-diagnosis. Geeta and I are not therapists, and we cannot diagnose ADHD or other mental health illnesses. This discussion is about Geeta asking the question about the importance of getting a diagnosis and André's personal experience getting a diagnosis and observations based on his research. 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 podc...
2022-06-0631 minThe Impulsive ThinkerUnleashing Unique Abilities®: Harnessing ADHD HyperfocusAndré discusses Dan Sullivan's, of Strategic Coach®, insight from Episode 67 about his ability to hyperfocus on conversations and a later discussion he had with Dan about the connection of Unique Ability® and hyperfocus. André shares his thoughts on this and wants you, the listener, to search for your special value you bring to the world. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Faceboo...
2022-06-0209 minThe Impulsive ThinkerIrritations, Emotions and Reactions: Insights for ADHD EntrepreneursAndré discusses an observation he made about how the ADHD brain deals with irritations, emotions, and reactions. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn. You can find other Podcast Episodes h
2022-05-2610 minThe Impulsive ThinkerOvercoming ADHD OverwhelmAndré shares his recent overwhelm and how the ADHD brain tricks you into overwhelm to satisfy the need for stimulation. He explains how he used to deal with overwhelm prior to diagnosis and how he is now trying to deal with overwhelm. Overwhelm will happen, the key is how to deal with it and minimize it. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Fa...
2022-05-1910 minThe Impulsive ThinkerADHD and Emotions: Affecting Progress (Part 1) | Santina MozgielSantina Mozgiel, from The ADHD Therapist, joins André and discusses how ADHD influences our emotions. ADHD brain intensifies our emotions more than most people. We get a simplified explanation of how our brain has developed asynchronously compared to other regions of our brains and as compared to other people. Santina also explains how our brain works with feelings: Emotions create an urge to take action. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join...
2022-05-1630 minThe Impulsive ThinkerUndiagnosed ADHD: Head Down Ass Up!André shares a typical day and week when he was undiagnosed. He also explains that he hyper-focused on his career for 20 years before his diagnosis and now that is no longer the case. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be foun...
2022-05-1210 minThe Impulsive ThinkerLessons Learned for ADHD Entrepreneurs (30th Interview) | Fred FeistmannGuest host, Fred Feistmann, interviews André on his milestone 30th interview episode. Many say you don't find your voice until your 30th episode and that is exactly what Fred is discussing with André. Fred pulls out the podcast's changes in direction and focuses from Episode 1 till now. André never realized that The Impulsive Thinker Podcast is relatable to everyone - not only ADHD Entrepreneurs. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mai...
2022-05-0929 minThe Impulsive ThinkerUnderstanding Emotions and Visions (for ADHD Entrepreneurs)André takes to heart the point Geeta Nadkarni made on Episode 59 about tying an emotion to your vision and goals. This was a profound insight he believes will help the ADHD Entrepreneur know when they actually achieve the goal in order to celebrate it. ADHD is an intense emotional skill, why not use it to our advantage. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on...
2022-05-0509 minThe Impulsive ThinkerUnleashing Your 100 MPH Brain: Strategies for ADHD EntrepreneursAndré discusses an observation he made one morning about how his brain works with multiple thoughts racing through his head. He was present in the moment of this observation. Very interesting how the ADHD brain works. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can al...
2022-04-2807 minThe Impulsive ThinkerSelf-Discovery & Self-Awareness (for ADHD Entrepreneurs) | Bill BloomAndré and Bill Bloom, from Bloom Financial, discuss knowing and understanding your ADHD and non-ADHD strengths will help you succeed. Focus on your strengths: managing your ADHD symptoms will convert them into strengths. They also discuss "labels" and what do they mean. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tact...
2022-04-2525 minThe Impulsive ThinkerKids and Entrepreneurship (for ADHD Entrepreneurs)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, q...
2022-04-2108 minThe Impulsive ThinkerWhy ADHD Entrepreneurs Should Break the Rules | Warren BarryAndré and Warren Barry continue a conversation about ADHD Entrepreneurs being non-conformists and rule-breakers and they are perceived and treated in school. It is interesting that these non-conformists and rule-breakers are founders of successful companies that change their industry and the world. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tact...
2022-03-2825 minThe Impulsive ThinkerThe ADHD Transformation Journey ProgramAndré outlines The ADHD Transformation Journey Program he is developing with Tactical Breakthroughs. There are 3 hybrid courses; You and ADHD, You Ahead of ADHD, and You Beyond ADHD. He also describes the You Owning ADHD community he wants to build where like-minded and like-BRAINED high-achieving ADHD entrepreneurs can learn and grow together - a place where you don't have to explain or justify your symptoms. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join...
2022-03-2409 minThe Impulsive ThinkerTABOO! Men's Mental Health and the ADHD Entrepreneur (Part 2) | Mark FujiwaraTRIGGER WARNING: this episode discusses suicide and may trigger listeners. André and Mark Fujiwara continue their discussion about entrepreneurs and mental health. They discuss how and why mental health is a TABOO topic for men. Mark is open and honest about his struggles with depression and anxiety through out his entrepreneurial journey. This is an intensely open and honest discussion that is required for all entrepreneurs to be aware and the takeaway is that everyone suffers from mental illness at one point, please take care of yourself. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is n...
2022-03-0726 minThe Impulsive ThinkerTABOO! Men's Mental Health and the ADHD Entrepreneur (Part 1) | Mark Fujiwara**TRIGGER WARNING, this episode discusses suicide and may trigger listeners.** André has a deep and real discussion with Mark Fujiwara about his struggles with depression and anxiety through out his entrepreneurial journey. This is an intensely open and honest discussion that is required for all entrepreneurs to be aware and the take away is that everyone suffers from mental illness at one point, please take care of yourself. 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...
2022-02-2827 minThe Impulsive ThinkerDo this for Mental Clarity: Nature's Impact on ADHD EntrepreneurshipAndré was out snowshoeing on a beautiful winter blue sky and cold day. He reminisces from his childhood how the quiet of recent snowfall winter days and evenings is SO calming of the brain. It is therapeutic. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisso...
2022-02-2408 minThe Impulsive ThinkerAvoid These Hiring Mistakes (for ADHD Entrepreneurs)Based on André's discussion with Warren Barry about expensive people mistakes. André shares some of his hiring mistakes from his experience as an entrepreneur. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn. You can
2022-02-1709 minThe Impulsive ThinkerOvercoming Expensive People Problems (for ADHD Entrepreneurs) | Warren BarryAndré and Warren Barry, from Instinctive Solutions, discuss very expensive people problems an entrepreneur has when hiring a team. We discuss the typical hiring errors made by entrepreneurs; hiring another you, hiring away your strengths, and hiring people who are set-up to fail by you before they start. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. ...
2022-02-1426 minThe Impulsive ThinkerMastering Impatience: Strategies for ADHD EntrepreneursReading ADHD: A Hunter in a Farmer's World, by Thom Hartmann, André found a passage about how impatience is related to the need for stimulation, or obstruction of stimulation. He discussed how and why he gets impatient and that at times leads to emotional dysregulation. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our...
2022-02-1009 minThe Impulsive ThinkerChallenging Core Beliefs (Important for ADHD Entrepreneurs)Based on André's conversation with Megan O'Neill earlier, he discusses how he fights his negative core Beliefs. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn. You can find other Podcast Episodes
2022-02-0309 minThe Impulsive ThinkerThe Road to Recovery: Strategies for Long-Term ADHD SuccessAndré explains how his recovery from mental illness and understanding and managing his ADHD – primarily emotional dysregulation was a long road he had to accept. The ADHD impatience had to be managed to have a successful outcome and be able to see himself clearly for 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our...
2022-01-2708 minThe Impulsive ThinkerBalance Business and Marriage: Insights on Staff Interviews and ADHD | Dr. Brandie NemchenkoGuest Host Dr. Brandie Nemchenko, the CEO and Founder of Experience Chiropractic, and asked André about his interviewing process for hiring staff and they also touch on the ADHD marriage. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn.
2022-01-2422 minThe Impulsive ThinkerBreaking Social Norms: Exploring Why I Don't Say Hi! (for ADHD Entrepreneurs)André explains why he doesn't always say hi to teammates in the morning or even to other people when his out in public. The ADHD brain has a hard time switching back into hyperfocus and at times his brain will not register someone saying hi. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our...
2022-01-2008 minThe Impulsive ThinkerNavigating a New Diagnosis (for ADHD Entrepreneurs) | Karen RichardAndré discusses Karen Richard's recent ADHD diagnosis; I mean recently as in 2.5 months at the time of recording. We discuss how it has affected for the better and how ADHD affects women differently and how it is overlooked in women and girls. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tact...
2022-01-1728 minThe Impulsive ThinkerSimplifying Goals: Strategies for ADHD EntrepreneursAndré discusses major and keystone goals and why we need to simplify our goals because ADHD brains chase WAY TOO MANY GOALS. This short is based on Dr. Benjamin Hardy's video on his YouTube Channel and can be found here. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs.
2022-01-1309 minThe Impulsive ThinkerFriendships as an ADHD Entrepreneur | Dr. Brandie NemchenkoGuest Dr. Brandie Nemchenko, the CEO and Founder of Experience Chiropractic, and André discuss how ADHD affects friendships and why it is important to find the right friends with the same mindset to be surrounded by supportive people. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. And...
2022-01-1024 minThe Impulsive ThinkerUndiagnosed ADHD and Family Dynamics | Zélia BrissonSpecial guest, André's oldest daughter, Zélia Brisson discusses the challenges created by undiagnosed ADHD and the effects on her and our family. It is truly an open and honest discussion. They also discuss how the diagnosis helped everyone. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs.
2022-01-0322 minThe Impulsive ThinkerCADDAC Updates: Amazing News for ADHD EntrepreneursAndré announces amazing news!! The Centre of ADHD Awareness, Canada is sponsoring the podcast and he explains CADDAC's history, mission, visions and values. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn. You can find other Podcas
2021-12-3007 minThe Impulsive ThinkerApproach-Oriented Motivation: A Guide for ADHD EntrepreneursAndré discusses the approach oriented and avoid oriented motivation concept he watched on Dr. Benjamin Hardy's YouTube Channel. Small wins build confidence and confidence builds motivation!!!! You can watch his video here. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on Lin...
2021-12-2309 minThe Impulsive ThinkerNavigating Goodbyes: Strategies for ADHD EntrepreneursAndré explains why he doesn't always say goodbye to his wife and family in the morning because his ADHD brain is already buzzing around, and his brain is at work already when he is still home – stuck in his head! 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs.
2021-12-1607 minThe Impulsive ThinkerCADDAC and Women with ADHD | Heidi BernhardtAndré has a special guest, Heidi Bernhardt the Founder of the Centre of ADHD Awareness, Canada a charity for ADHD, otherwise known as CADDAC. André and Heidi discuss CADDAC and women with ADHD who are often overlooked and diagnosed late in life. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tacti...
2021-12-1329 minThe Impulsive ThinkerOvercoming Self-Esteem Challenges (for ADHD Entrepreneurs)André discusses how self-esteem decreases with time based on an article he read in the Attitude Magazine. An interesting concept is that the ADHD person's self-esteem decreases with time rather than increasing as compared to the neurotypical world. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. Andr...
2021-12-0908 minThe Impulsive ThinkerSeeking Acceptance: An ADHD Entrepreneurial Journey | Gail SwiftGuest host Gail Swift, from Plans To Prosper Coaching discusses the constant search for the next acceptance and André's late in life ADHD diagnosis. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn.
2021-12-0626 minThe Impulsive ThinkerRiding the Self-Confidence Rollercoaster: Strategies for ADHD EntrepreneursAndré discusses how the ADHD entrepreneur's emotions, energy, and self-confidence are like riding a roller coaster – UP! DOWN! UP DOWN! Low dopamine levels correlate to low confidences levels – therefore high dopamine levels have high confidence levels – how do you do that? How do you recognize that? 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our we...
2021-12-0209 minThe Impulsive ThinkerHyperactivity ADHD in Entrepreneurship | John WarkentinJohn Warkentin returns for a discussion with André to discuss the Hyperactive ADHD Adult! John discusses how his hyperactivity was used to stay busy in between harvest and planting seasons by creating work backups and how he started to make sure self-care is part of this to-do list. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. C...
2021-11-2924 minThe Impulsive ThinkerInsights from ADHD Diagnosis: 3 Lessons for ADHD Entrepreneurs André describes the 3 lessons he learned after his ADHD diagnosis: You are not alone. You are not broken. Unmask your character and be you. This was also an assignment for a communication course he took with Teresa Easler at Connect To The Core called Encore Communication. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Che...
2021-11-2509 minThe Impulsive ThinkerHidden Impact: Undiagnosed ADHD in Team Dynamics | Shannon WallerGuest host, Shannon Waller from Strategic Coach®, and André discuss how his undiagnosed ADHD affected his team, projects and clients. Lots of great points were discussed: playing a character with a mask, emotional dysregulation, lighting fires when the entrepreneur is bored, cognitive how hyper abilities affects tolerance and impatience, how the team fills in for you on tasks you don't like, guilt about not doing it all, and the emotional entrepreneur. 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 podcas...
2021-11-2229 minThe Impulsive ThinkerFinding Calm: Nature's Impact on ADHD Entrepreneurship André discusses how spending time in nature, at a provincial or federal park, camping, woods, leaves rustling in the wind, or lakes calm his brain. Nature calming his brain provides rejuvenation and reduces stress and overwhelm. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can a...
2021-11-1806 minThe Impulsive ThinkerEmbracing Uncertainty as an ADHD Entrepreneur | Jaret Henhoeffer This week André talks to self-declared serial connector and entrepreneur Jaret Henhoeffer. He is a highly successful entrepreneur who owns Penguin Power, a solar power producer, and co-founded a boutique M&A firm called Stage Left Partners. We discuss that ADHD is a blessing and the distraction of seeing opportunities everywhere is his challenge. His current BIG Project is him and self-care. Jaret explains that entrepreneurs have a hard time being selfish for their famies. Just because you have ADHD, it doesn't mean you are afraid of jumping the Chasm of Uncertainty when you start your first company and give u...
2021-11-1525 minThe Impulsive ThinkerNavigating Hyperfocus and Transitions as an ADHD Entrepreneur André discusses and observation he made after finishing a 4 hour hyperfocus sprint on the podcast development and then going out for a walk. Your brain requires transition time between tasks in order to be able to properly focus on the next task – and slow down that hamster wheel of a brain. André has noticed that hyperfocus and transition times are related. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here!
2021-11-1105 minThe Impulsive ThinkerMastering Habits and Rituals (for ADHD Entrepreneurs) | Don Pelto Guest host, Dr. Don Pelto, and André discuss Habits and Rituals. A few points we discussed are habit stacking, separating home and work environments, food and exercise, and mental energy management are key with rituals and the Todoist task app. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs.
2021-11-0828 minThe Impulsive Thinker24-Hour Rule for ADHD Success | Kelsey MacAulayKelsey MacAulay is the Chief Relationship Officer at Black Star Wealth. A 15+ year entrepreneur who was diagnosed with ADHD 8 years ago shares his experience and how education and self-reflection improved his ADHD management. We discuss the difference between a goal and a decision, medication is a spoke in the wheel, and a very powerful trick he calls the 24-hour rule. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here!
2021-11-0123 minThe Impulsive ThinkerAccountability Strategies for ADHD EntrepreneursThis 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. We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Fol...
2021-10-2808 minThe Impulsive ThinkerUnderstanding ADHD | Glain Roberts-McCabe Guest host, Glain Roberts-McCabe, asks André what is ADHD? How is it presented? Is there a difference between men and women? We also discussed non-ADHD and ADHD strengths. A brief discussion of KOLBE A index was discussed. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Briss...
2021-10-2532 minThe Impulsive ThinkerConquering Recording Anxiety (for ADHD Entrepreneurs)André discusses how difficult it was to hit the record button to record his FIRST short episode during the development of The Impulsive Thinker Podcast. Procrastination and various fears delayed me from hitting record and start to help others. Constant internal talk about leaving it alone and being my own worst critic. It's amazing how our ADHD self-confidence is affected to start projects that are important to us. Once you hit start! It always gets easy after that, but our ADHD brain makes us hesitate. Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We...
2021-10-2106 minThe Impulsive ThinkerADHD Productivity Hacks | John Warkentin 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!" Check out the ADHD Transform Journey Program that is now available. We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, qu...
2021-10-1824 minThe Impulsive ThinkerChallenges of the ADHD EntrepreneurAndré discusses the various challenges an ADHD Entrepreneur experiences. These challenges will be discussed in detail with other short episodes and interviews with various people. Please let me know the challenges you struggle with as an ADHD entrepreneur – email them to me. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactica...
2021-10-1406 minThe Impulsive ThinkerThe Impulsive Thinker: An ADHD EntrepreneurGuest host, Nicole Solitar, from Strategic Coach® interviews the host, André Brisson, to explain the WHY, WHAT, WHO, and PURPOSE of The Impulsive Thinker Podcast. We discuss the importance of having this style of the podcast for the high-achieving entrepreneur, the importance of this podcast for André and like-brained entrepreneurs. 🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified™ online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 👣Follow me on Instagram. 💻Che...
2021-10-1131 minThe Impulsive ThinkerAre You an ADHD EntrepreneurAndré Brisson, the host of The Impulsive Thinker Podcast introduces you to the content and format of his new podcast for the high-achieving ADHD Entrepreneur. 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 podcast@tacticalbts.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out our website at Tactical Breakthroughs. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn. You can find othe...
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