ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator

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• Letting Go of Productivity Shame in ADHD to Stop the Guilt and Start Getting Things Done 04.06.2026 10min

  🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/Solo-LettingGoOfProductivityShame–------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, is an expert ADHD coach and productivity specialist, and talks about “productivity shame,” the guilt ADHD entrepreneurs feel when they don’t get enough done. Steve explains why common systems don’t always work for ADHD brains and how accepting your brain’s unique way of working is key. He shares simple tips like using weekly plans, coworking, and loose time-blocks to make progress without burnout. This episode helps you feel less alone and more in control of how you work.Steve talks about how ADHD entrepreneurs often feel guilty for not getting enough done. He explains that this “productivity shame” comes from trying to use systems that don’t fit how ADHD brains work. Instead, he says to accept your brain and use simple tools like weekly planning, short work sessions, and co-working. These help make tasks easier to start and finish. Letting go of shame and working with your brain helps you stay focused, feel better, and get more done.Key Takeaways:Let Go of Shame: Accept how your ADHD brain works and stop feeling guilty.Work With Your Brain: Plan around your best focus times and energy levels.Simple Systems: Use easy tools like weekly planning and loose time-blocks to get things done.Additional Insights:Shame Is Common: Many with ADHD feel guilt when they can’t finish tasks.Know Your Brain: ADHD brains need support with planning and follow-through.Plan Smarter: Use simple tools and accept your brain to make real progress.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Let go of productivity shame and accept how your brain works.” - Steve August“Your brain isn’t broken, it just works differently.” - Steve August“Plan for when your brain works best, not when it should.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he talks about letting go of productivity shame and working with your ADHD brain. Discover how weekly planning, co-working, and self-acceptance can help you stay focused, feel better, and get more done without stress.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![00:28] - Understanding Productivity Shame in ADHD[02:59] - Daily Struggles: Plans, Distractions & Guilt[04:29] - Accepting Your ADHD Brain and How It Works[06:55] - Tools, Systems & Mindset Shifts That HelpFOLLOW 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/August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
• Visibility, Storytelling, and ADHD with Candice Smith, MEd 27.05.2026 32min

  Big announcement! The next cohort of my life-changing Focus Formula program starts June 2nd.In 6 weeks, you’ll build a system that works with your ADHD brain so you can focus on what matters, follow through consistently, and create calmer, more sustainable growth.If you’re ready to turn your brilliant chaos into momentum and freedom, apply now.Get all the details here: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/focus-------------------------------------------------------------In this episode of the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast, host Steve August talks with Candice Smith MEd, Founder of French Press Public Relations and a Consulting Member at The Upside. Candice shares how she helps mission-driven founders build visibility, authority, and trust through storytelling and strategic communication. She also opens up about her late ADHD diagnosis, living with PMDD, managing pregnancy while running a business, and the systems and support that help her stay focused and avoid burnout.Candice shares how her early experiences with feeling invisible led her to focus on storytelling, education, and helping founders share their message. She explains how working with mission-driven entrepreneurs shaped her approach to visibility, public relations, and authority building. She also talks about her late ADHD diagnosis, living with PMDD, and how systems, structure, medication, and support tools help her stay focused while running her business.Key Takeaways:Visibility: Clear messaging and trust matter more than chasing big media features.ADHD Challenges: Brain fog and focus changes can affect work and communication.Support Systems: Structure, tools, and strong workflows help founders stay organised and focused.Additional Insights:Storytelling Matters: Clear and personal stories help founders build trust and connection.Visibility Takes Strategy: Different channels work for different stages of business growth.Support Makes a Difference: Systems, structure, and the right tools help founders stay focused and consistent.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“PR is really about connecting with the right people at the right time with the right story.” Candice Smith MEd“Visibility is the combination of PR and marketing together as a system.” Candice Smith MEd“AI amplifies what you give it.” Candice Smith MEdJoin Candice Smith, MEd, as she shares how storytelling, visibility, and strong messaging help founders build trust and authority. She also discusses her experience with inattentive ADHD, PMDD, and the systems and support that help her stay focused while running a business.Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Teaser[00:57] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![01:25] - Welcome: Candice Smith MEd[02:55] - Rejection sensitivity in PR: treating pitches as experiments[05:58] - Client example: pivoting from big media to podcasts → Ivy League success[08:06] - From feeling invisible as a child to founding an edtech company[11:45] - ADHD diagnosis at 30 (inattentive type) + PMDD’s impact on brain fog[16:33] - Childhood coping: drawing to listen (teacher called her out)[18:15] - Managing ADHD during pregnancy: medication, team systems, Otter.ai[21:59] - VIS Dev framework: visibility ≠ traditional PR[27:17] - MORAY acronym: 5 channels for building trust & authority[29:35] - “Window and mirror” storytelling: they see you and themselves[31:07] - Where to find CandiceFOLLOW THE GUEST ON:Candice Smith MEd - LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicecourtneysmith/French Press Public Relations - LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frenchpresspr/The Upside - LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/betheupside/Website:French Press Public Relations: https://frenchpresspr.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: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugust?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
• The Emotional Profit of Celebrating Wins 21.05.2026 7min

  Big announcement! The next cohort of my life-changing Focus Formula program starts June 2nd.In 6 weeks, you’ll build a system that works with your ADHD brain so you can focus on what matters, follow through consistently, and create calmer, more sustainable growth.If you’re ready to turn your brilliant chaos into momentum and freedom, apply now.Get all the details here: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/focus ----------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX) and Steve August Coaching, shares a solo episode on why ADHD entrepreneurs often forget their progress and minimise their wins. He explains how working memory challenges can make it hard to remember accomplishments, even after putting in consistent effort. Steve talks about the importance of reviewing past weeks and months, celebrating progress, and taking what he calls “emotional profit” from showing up and getting things done. This episode highlights how recognising small and big wins can help ADHD entrepreneurs stay motivated, build confidence, and keep moving forward in business and life.Steve shares why many ADHD entrepreneurs struggle to recognise their progress and often forget the wins they have achieved. He explains how working memory challenges can make accomplishments feel invisible, even after weeks of hard work and consistency. Steve talks about the value of reviewing past weeks or months, celebrating both small and large wins, and taking what he calls “emotional profit” from showing up and completing meaningful work. He also highlights how acknowledging progress can improve motivation, reduce discouragement, and help ADHD entrepreneurs build more confidence and steady momentum over time.Key Takeaways:Celebrate Your Wins: ADHD brains can easily forget progress and accomplishments.Review Your Progress: Looking back at past weeks or months helps you see how much you have done.Take Emotional Profit: Acknowledging your effort and progress can improve motivation and build confidence.Additional Insights:ADHD brains can forget progress easily.Reviewing past work helps reveal wins.Celebrating progress builds motivation and confidence.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“We may have been working really hard, but we don’t remember what we did.” - Steve August“Celebrating the wins is taking the emotional profit for showing up and doing what we needed to do.” - Steve August“If we don’t take it, it gets really discouraging.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he explains why ADHD entrepreneurs often forget their progress and struggle to recognise their wins. Learn how working memory challenges can make accomplishments feel invisible, why reviewing past work helps reveal progress, and how taking “emotional profit” can improve motivation, confidence, and steady growth over time.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Introduction to Focus Formula & ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX)[00:29] - Why ADHD brains forget their wins[03:46] - What "emotional profit" means[04:53] - Step 1: Review your calendar to uncover wins[05:47] - Step 2: Stop moving the goalposts, use "good, better, best"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: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
• Why Your ADHD Brain Crashes After Big Wins (And What to Do About It) 14.05.2026 6min

  🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/Why-Your-ADHD-BrainCr-ashes-After-Big-Wins-And-What-to-Do-About-It -------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX) and Steve August Coaching, shares a solo episode on why ADHD entrepreneurs often feel a crash after reaching a big milestone. He explains how hyperfocus, dopamine, and executive function work together during intense build periods and why motivation can suddenly drop once the work is finished. Steve talks about the importance of planning for recovery after major deadlines and avoiding burnout from extreme productivity cycles. This episode highlights how creating a steadier and more sustainable workflow can help ADHD entrepreneurs make consistent progress in business and life.Steve shares his experience of finishing a major update for the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator community and the mental dip that followed after reaching the milestone. He explains how ADHD brains use a lot of dopamine and executive function during intense work periods, which can lead to lower motivation once the goal is complete. Steve highlights the importance of expecting this recovery phase, adjusting workloads, and giving the brain time to restore. He also emphasizes creating a steadier workflow instead of relying on stressful deadline cycles. The focus is on understanding ADHD patterns, preventing burnout, and building sustainable progress over time.Key Takeaways:Expect the Post Milestone Dip: Recovery after intense work is normal.Protect Your Energy: Plan lighter workloads after major deadlines.Build Steady Progress: Consistent work helps prevent burnout.Additional Insights:Big Milestones Use Mental Energy: ADHD brains can feel drained after intense focus periods.Plan for Recovery Time: Lighter schedules after deadlines help restore energy and focus.Steady Work Prevents Burnout: Smaller and more consistent progress is easier to sustain long-term.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“We’ve expended a lot of dopamine. We’ve used up a lot of executive function to get to this point.” - Steve August“There’s going to be a dip after the milestone.” - Steve August“The game with business and life is that steady progress over time.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he explains why ADHD entrepreneurs often feel a mental crash after reaching a big milestone. Learn how dopamine and executive function affect focus and motivation, why recovery time matters after intense work periods, and how steady progress can help prevent burnout and support long-term success.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![00:28] - The Post-Milestone Crash[02:38] - Why ADHD Brains Don't Celebrate[04:22] - Schedule Less After a Win[05:15] - Prepare for the Recovery SideFOLLOW 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: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
• The Shame-Free Way for ADHD Entrepreneurs to Delegate with Avy Schondorf 07.05.2026 29min

  🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/Avi-gailSchon-dorf ---------------------------------------------------------------In this episode of the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast, host Steve August talks with Avigail Schondorf, Founder and CEO at Alisto and Show Host at AvyHD. Avigail shares how she built a team-based virtual assistant model to support neurodivergent founders, with a focus on delegation, systems, and executive function support. She also talks about her ADHD journey, the challenges of running a business, and how the right support can improve focus, reduce burnout, and help entrepreneurs grow.Avigail Schondorf shares how moving to the United States during COVID led her to rethink her career and build her own business. She explains how working with virtual assistants revealed gaps in systems, communication, and delegation for founders. She also talks about her ADHD journey, how it shaped the way she builds teams, and why structured support, clear communication, and human connection are key to staying focused and getting work done.Key Takeaways:Delegation Gaps: Founders struggle to manage tasks and extract clear information.ADHD Challenges: Executive function makes planning, follow-through, and organisation harder.Practical Support: Clear systems, strong communication, and team-based support improve focus and execution.Additional Insights:Team Approach Matters: Working with a team of assistants helps manage multiple tasks at once.Clear Communication Helps: Focused and direct messages improve clarity and execution.Human Support Counts: Ongoing guidance and accountability help founders stay on track and follow through.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Clarity is kindness. Do not say yes unless you know how you will deliver.” Avigail Schondorf“I solve your problem by mapping what you have and what you do not have.” Avigail Schondorf“Your problem is not tools. It is extracting the right information.” Avigail SchondorfJoin Avigail Schondorf as she shares how moving to the United States during COVID led her to build Alisto, a virtual assistant company designed for neurodivergent founders. She explains how working with teams revealed challenges with delegation and communication, and how clear systems, structured support, and strong human connection can improve focus, reduce overwhelm, and help business owners follow through more consistently.Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Teaser[01:03] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![01:31] - Meet Avi Schondorf: social worker turned entrepreneur[02:53] - Moving from Israel to the US with no work permit[04:13] - Managing Filipino VAs during COVID’s chaos[06:37] - How ADHD showed up (kids, self-diagnosis, reparenting)[09:22] - Why she built Alisto: the agency she needed[13:26] - Executive assistants as support for your executive function[16:44] - Three pillars: communication, decision support, operations[20:02] - What to look for in a great assistant (neurotypical + smart)[22:59] - Building systems and handing them off (shame-free)[27:41] - Where to find Avi & closing thoughtsFOLLOW THE GUEST ON:Avigail Schondorf - LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avy-schondorf/ Alisto - LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alistova/ AvyHD - LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avyhd/ AvyHD - YT Profile: https://www.youtube.com/@avy-hd Website:Alisto: https://alistova.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: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugust?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
• Build Mode vs. Sell Mode: The ADHD Cave Problem 30.04.2026 7min

  ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/build-modevs-se-ll-mode-the-adhd-cave-problem-------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX) and Steve August Coaching, shares a solo episode on the challenge of balancing build mode and sell mode as an ADHD entrepreneur. He explains how getting deep into creation can lead to going quiet on marketing and outreach. Steve talks about all-or-nothing thinking, how it affects consistency, and why it is important to challenge that mindset. He introduces a simple, good, better, best approach to stay visible while building. This episode highlights the importance of setting timeframes, doing minimal actions, and working with your brain to stay consistent.Steve shares a personal experience of being deep in build mode while working on his program and how it affected his ability to stay consistent with marketing and outreach. He explains that ADHD can lead to all-or-nothing thinking, which makes it harder to balance creating and selling at the same time. Steve highlights the importance of questioning these thoughts, adjusting expectations, and focusing on small, consistent actions. He also emphasizes setting clear timeframes and doing minimal outreach to stay visible. The focus is on self-awareness, simple systems, and maintaining progress while building.Key Takeaways:Balance Build and Sell: Stay visible with simple actions.Challenge All or Nothing Thinking: Progress still counts.Take Small Actions: Focus on good enough output.Additional Insights:Build Mode Pulls Focus: Deep creation can reduce time spent on marketing and outreach.Set Clear Limits: Having a timeframe helps you avoid staying in cave mode too long.Minimum Effort Matters: Small actions keep you visible even during busy build phases.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“It’s really easy for ADHD brains to go into a little bit of their cave and just create.” - Steve August“Anything that’s put out there is by default good.” - Steve August“Give yourself a timeframe for when you’re going to come out.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he shares how being deep in build mode affected his focus on marketing and outreach as an ADHD entrepreneur. Learn how to stay visible with simple actions, challenge all-or-nothing thinking, and set clear timeframes while building.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![00:28] - Why ADHD Entrepreneurs Hide in "Cave Mode"[01:47] - The Danger of Going Dark on Marketing & Selling[02:36] - Stop All-or-Nothing Thinking (You're Doing More Than You Think)[04:00] - Use "Good, Better, Best" Instead of Chasing Perfection[05:30] - Give Yourself a Deadline & a Minimum to Stay VisibleFOLLOW 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/August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
• When Life Hits Hard: Grief, ADHD, and the Systems That Held Me Together 23.04.2026 8min

  🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/when-life-hits-hard-grief-AD-HD-andthe-systems-that-held-me-together-------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX) and Steve August Coaching, shares a personal episode about dealing with grief after the loss of a close college friend and how it impacted his focus and emotions. He explains how ADHD can make emotional regulation and executive function more challenging during difficult moments. Steve talks about adjusting expectations, doing lighter tasks, and giving yourself grace instead of forcing deep work. This episode highlights the importance of self-awareness, building a supportive system, and creating a buffer so you can handle life’s unexpected challenges without losing progress.Steve shares a personal experience of losing a close college friend and how it affected his focus, emotions, and ability to work. He explains that grief can disrupt executive function and emotional regulation, especially for ADHD entrepreneurs. Steve highlights the importance of recognizing your limits, adjusting your workload, and focusing on simpler tasks during difficult moments. He also emphasizes building consistent systems and creating a buffer so you can handle unexpected challenges. The focus is on self-awareness, giving yourself grace, and maintaining progress even during hard times.Key Takeaways:Adjust Your Expectations: Accept that focus and productivity will drop during emotional challenges.Do What You Can: Shift to simpler, low-effort tasks instead of forcing deep work.Build a Buffer: Consistent systems help you handle unexpected events without losing progress.Additional Insights:Grief Affects Focus: Emotional stress can disrupt attention, memory, and productivity.Give Yourself Grace: Allow space to process without forcing high-level work.Awareness Helps You Adjust: Understanding your ADHD patterns makes it easier to respond and adapt.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“I knew right from the get-go that I was not going to be able to focus.” - Steve August“I just did the easy stuff, the stuff that did not require a ton of executive function.” - Steve August“Give yourself some grace.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he shares a personal experience of loss and how it impacted his focus, emotions, and daily work as an ADHD entrepreneur. Learn how to adjust your workload, focus on simple tasks, and give yourself space during difficult moments.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![00:28] - Losing a Close Friend at 57[02:55] - Why Grief Hits ADHD Brains, Harder[03:58] - Giving Yourself Grace & Doing Easy Work[06:30] - The Key: Building a Buffer Before Life HappensFOLLOW 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/August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
• ADHD Changed My Whole Approach to Leadership with Heather Gunnell 16.04.2026 23min

  🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/Heath-erFarr-Gunnell---------------------------------------------------------------In this episode of the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast, host Steve August talks with Heather Gunnell, an executive coach and leadership consultant, Co-Founder, and the Culture Champion of LumenusWorks. With more than 20 years of experience across nonprofit, healthcare, and leadership development, Heather shares insights on building healthy team culture, improving communication and trust, and turning self-awareness into real change. She also discusses her recent ADHD journey, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and how structure and support can improve focus and productivity.Heather shares how her career across nonprofit and healthcare led her to notice burnout, communication gaps, and leadership challenges in teams and herself. She explains how ADHD traits became more visible when she started her own business, making it harder to stay organised, follow through on ideas, and create structure. Drawing from her experience, she highlights the value of simple routines, coworking support, and practical tools to build focus, consistency, and steady progress in business and daily work.Key Takeaways:Leadership Gaps: Poor communication and low trust hold teams back.ADHD Challenges: Lack of structure makes focus and follow-through harder.Simple Solutions: Routines and coworking help improve consistency and progress.Additional Insights:Naming Issues Helps: Addressing hard topics directly improves team communication and trust.External Perspective Matters: Outside support helps teams see problems clearly and take action.Small Structure Changes: Simple routines and support systems can drive steady progress over time.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Most people want to do the right thing. They just do not quite know how.” Heather Gunnell“The best way to push through it is to name it.” Heather Gunnell“I feel like I am getting off the hamster wheel.” Heather GunnellJoin Heather Gunnell as she shares how her journey through nonprofit and healthcare work led her to build a leadership consulting business focused on team culture and communication. She explains how starting her own business revealed challenges with focus and structure, and how simple routines, coworking support, and practical tools can help improve consistency, build momentum, and create more sustainable success.Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Teaser[01:04] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![01:32] - Introducing Heather Gunnell[03:45] - Heather’s meandering career journey[06:10] - What Luminous Works does (leadership & team dynamics)[08:00] - Handling cynicism and uncomfortable conversations[11:49] - Trust as the foundation of team cohesion[14:03] - How ADHD got on Heather’s radar[18:20] - What works in the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (coworking)[22:25] - “Low trauma deadlines” and planning months aheadFOLLOW THE GUEST:LinkedIn Profiles:Heather Gunnell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathergunnell/LumenusWorks: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lumenusworks/Website:LumenusWorks: https://lumenusworks.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: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugust?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
• ADHD and AI: Holy Grail or Infinite Rabbit Hole? 02.04.2026 12min

  🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/ADHD-an-dAI-Holy-Grail-or-Rabbit-Hole -------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX) and Steve August Coaching, explores the role of AI for ADHD entrepreneurs and whether it acts as a powerful support or a major distraction. He explains how AI can help with organisation, decision-making, and reducing overwhelm, while also warning about the risk of falling into endless tool chasing and procrastination. Steve shares a simple and practical approach to using AI with intention, focusing on clear goals, core offers, and proactive use. This episode highlights how to get the benefits of AI without losing focus or direction.Steve explores how ADHD entrepreneurs can approach AI in a fast-moving and distracting environment. He explains that while AI can support organisation, decision-making, and content creation, it can also become a source of procrastination and overwhelm. Steve highlights the importance of staying focused on core goals, clear offers, and the real value you provide. He shares a simple approach that includes setting priorities, building a problem list, and using AI with intention. The focus is on using AI as a helpful tool without losing direction or control.Key Takeaways:Stay Focused on the Work: AI is a tool that supports your core business, not the main goal.Avoid the Rabbit Hole: Chasing every new tool can lead to distraction and lost time.Use AI with Intention: Clear priorities and proactive use help you get real value.Additional Insights:AI Can Be a Distraction: The constant flow of new tools can pull attention away from real work.Tools Are Not the Solution: AI improves what you already have but does not replace clear offers.Proactive Use Matters: Setting time and choosing tasks helps you stay in control and avoid overwhelm.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“AI is an optimizer, an enhancer, something that helps you do the thing itself.” - Steve August“The AI tools become the work instead of an aid to the work.” - Steve August“Proactivity over reactivity.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he shares a practical approach to using AI as an ADHD entrepreneur. Learn how AI can support your focus, organisation, and decision-making without becoming a distraction.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![00:28] - AI for ADHD: Holy Grail or Rabbit Hole?[02:12] - Why ADHD Brains Are Drawn to AI[05:16] - AI Is an Optimizer, Not the Main Thing[08:04] - 6 Steps to Use AI Without Getting Distracted[11:58] - Wrap-Up & Call to ActionFOLLOW 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/ August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
• The Loneliness Nobody Talks About - When You’re Neurodivergent 26.03.2026 6min

  🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/the-lone-linessnobody-talks-about -------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX) and Steve August Coaching, shares a personal reflection on the loneliness that can come with being a neurodivergent entrepreneur in a neurotypical world. He explains how masking, isolation, and mental overload can drain energy and create disconnection. Steve highlights the importance of finding supportive communities where you can be yourself, co-regulate, and feel understood. This episode offers a simple reminder that you are not alone and that being around people who share your experience can improve both well-being and focus.Steve explores the feeling of loneliness that many ADHD and neurodivergent individuals experience while living in a neurotypical world. He explains how constantly masking and trying to fit in can be exhausting and lead to isolation. Steve also shares how ADHD brains often withdraw to manage mental overload, which can create a cycle of disconnection. He encourages listeners to seek out supportive communities where they can drop the mask, feel understood, and connect with others who share similar experiences. The focus is on reducing isolation, improving emotional balance, and creating space for better focus and well-being.Key Takeaways:You Are Not Alone: Feeling isolated as a neurodivergent person is common.Drop the Mask: Being yourself around the right people reduces stress.Find Your People: Supportive groups help you feel understood and improve focus.Additional Insights:Masking Takes Energy: Constantly trying to fit in can be mentally draining.Isolation Can Grow: Withdrawing to manage overload can increase loneliness.Co-Regulation Helps: Being around similar minds can improve calm and focus.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Being a neurodivergent individual, living in a neurotypical world can be lonely.” - Steve August“We are always putting on the mask.” - Steve August“You are not alone, and there are places you can go to where people catch you.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he shares a personal reflection on the loneliness many ADHD and neurodivergent entrepreneurs experience. Learn how masking and isolation can drain your energy and make it harder to stay connected.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![00:28] - The Loneliness of a Neurodivergent World[01:37] - The Cost of Masking[02:54] - The Cycle of Isolation[03:58] - Co-Regulation and Dropping the Mask[04:55] - Finding Your Tribe[05:53] - A Simple InvitationFOLLOW 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/ August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
• The Scattered Week, The Dopamine Desert, and The Inevitable Drift 19.03.2026 12min

  Big announcement! The next cohort of my life-changing Focus Formula program starts March 24th.The Focus Formula has helped over 100 ADHD entrepreneurs turn their brilliant chaos into consistent growth and freedom.In 6 weeks, you'll build a weekly system that works with your ADHD brain to help you prioritize what matters, get started with ease, and stay focused through the finish, so you can end each week feeling calmer, capable, and proud of your progress.You’ll get daily co-working sessions, weekly live coaching sessions with me, and a host of other bonuses in a program built specifically to help ADHD brains succeed.The first 10 to apply get a bonus private dashboard build session with me, so if you're interested, apply today. Those spots won’t last long.Get all the details and apply here: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/focus------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX) and Steve August Coaching, Today he explores three common challenges ADHD entrepreneurs face: the scattered week, the dopamine desert, and the inevitable drift. Steve explains why ADHD often makes execution harder than knowing what to do and shares simple strategies to improve focus, maintain momentum, and build consistent progress.Steve explains three common challenges ADHD entrepreneurs face: the scattered week, the dopamine desert, and the inevitable drift. The scattered week happens when the week begins with strong plans but quickly loses direction as new tasks and distractions appear. The inevitable drift is the tendency for systems and habits to slowly fall apart over time. Steve shares simple strategies like protecting focus, using a two-hour peak work window, and working with others through co-working sessions to maintain steady progress.Key Takeaways:● The Scattered Week: Plans start strong but quickly lose direction.● The Dopamine Desert: Tasks without urgency or excitement are hardest to start.● Protect Your Focus: Reduce distractions to preserve executive function.Additional Insights:Executive Function: ADHD challenges execution more than attention.Interest vs Urgency: These are the two main motivators for ADHD brains.Body Doubling / Co-Working: Working alongside others improves focus, accountability, and momentum for ADHD entrepreneurs.Here are a few quotes from the episode:● “ADHD is not an attention deficit, it’s an attention surplus.” – Steve August● “Progress comes from learning to cross the dopamine desert.” – Steve August● “Compounding works both ways, progress compounds, but so does stagnation.” – Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he explores the three biggest productivity challenges ADHD entrepreneurs face. Learn how the scattered week, the dopamine desert, and the inevitable drift can derail progress, and discover practical strategies to build focus, consistency, and sustainable growth.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Focus Formula - Build a Weekly System for Your ADHD Brain[00:58] - Introducing the Three Problems for ADHD Entrepreneurs[02:58] - The Scattered Week Explained[04:46] - Why Clarity and Priorities Matter[05:38] - The Dopamine Desert[07:28] - The Two-Hour Workday Concept[10:30] - The Inevitable DriftFOLLOW 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/ August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
• Superpower or Liability? The Truth About ADHD and Entrepreneurial Success with John M. Torrens 12.03.2026 30min

  Big announcement! The next cohort of my life-changing Focus Formula program starts on March 24th.The Focus Formula has helped over 100 ADHD entrepreneurs turn their brilliant chaos into consistent growth and freedom.In 6 weeks, you'll build a weekly system that works with your ADHD brain to help you prioritize what matters, get started with ease, and stay focused through the finish — so you can end each week feeling calmer, capable, and proud of your progress.You’ll get daily co-working sessions, weekly live coaching sessions with me, and a host of other bonuses in a program built specifically to help ADHD brains succeed.The first 10 to apply get a bonus private dashboard build session with me — so if you're interested, apply today. Those spots won’t last long.Get all the details and apply here: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/focus ---------------------------------------------------------------In this episode of the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast, host Steve August talks with John M. Torrens. He's a three-time Inc. 5000 entrepreneur, TEDx speaker on ADHD as an entrepreneur's superpower, and author of Lightning in a Bottle: How Entrepreneurs Can Harness Their ADHD to Win. He's a Professor of Entrepreneurial Practice at Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management and host of The Total Entrepreneur podcast. Key Takeaways:ADHD & Entrepreneurship: Traits like risk-taking and fast action suit early-stage ventures.Functional vs Dysfunctional: The same trait can help or hinder depending on management.ADHD Type Matters: Hyperactive vs inattentive ADHD affects outcomes differently.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Our brains function really well in chaos. If you need somebody to make sense of chaos, we are your guys.” John M. Torrens“Every trait has an upside and a downside depending on the context.” John M. Torrens“There is somebody out there who likes to do the thing you hate, and they are really good at it.” John M. TorrensJoin John M. Torrens as he explains how ADHD traits influence entrepreneurship and business growth, why many people with ADHD start companies, and how founders can manage health, habits, and resilience to build more successful ventures.Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Teaser[01:08] - Focus Formula - Build a Weekly System for Your ADHD Brain[02:06] - Introducing John M. Torrens[04:47] - Early ADHD Awareness[07:19] - Thriving in Chaos, Struggling with Scale[09:25] - ADHD: Superpower or Challenge?[12:23] - Hyperactive vs. Inattentive ADHD[15:04] - Managing Consumption & Activity[19:54] - Delegating Executive Function[23:54] - Decision Paralysis vs. Quick Action[29:04] - Where to Find JohnFOLLOW THE GUEST:LinkedIn Accounts:John M. Torrens: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmtorrens/ Syracuse University: https://www.linkedin.com/school/syracuse-university/ Follow The Total Entrepreneur Podcast on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetotalentrepreneurpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1INcJMpftlTHOnYqFoknw5 To learn how ADHD can become an advantage in business, read Dr. John Torrens’ book Lightning in a Bottle: How Entrepreneurs Can Harness Their ADHD to Win. Link here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV4DJZB8/Websites:   Syracuse University: https://www.syracuse.edu/ Connections Family Centered Therapies: http://www.connectionstx.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: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
• It’s Not Just Squirrels - Two Other ADHD Animals You Should Know About 05.03.2026 11min

  Big announcement! The next cohort of my life-changing Focus Formula program starts March 24th.The Focus Formula has helped over 100 ADHD entrepreneurs turn their brilliant chaos into consistent growth and freedom.In 6 weeks, you'll build a weekly system that works with your ADHD brain to help you prioritize what matters, get started with ease, and stay focused through the finish — so you can end each week feeling calmer, capable, and proud of your progress.You’ll get daily co-working sessions, weekly live coaching sessions with me, and a host of other bonuses in a program built specifically to help ADHD brains succeed.The first 10 to apply get a bonus private dashboard build session with me — so if you're interested, apply today. Those spots won’t last long.Get all the details and apply here: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/focus—------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX) and Steve August Coaching, Today he explores two powerful metaphors that describe the emotional patterns many ADHD entrepreneurs face: the bear and the hamster. He explains how the bear represents fear of the future and constant hypervigilance, while the hamster reflects nonstop motion and reactive productivity. Steve shares simple head-based and body-based tools to calm the nervous system, step off the wheel, and build systems that create steady progress instead of burnout.Steve introduces two common patterns that many ADHD entrepreneurs experience: the bear and the hamster. The bear represents fear of the future and the feeling of always being chased by looming consequences. The hamster reflects constant motion and reactive productivity that creates effort without real progress. Steve explains that both patterns can lead to burnout if left unchecked.Key Takeaways:Spot the Bear: Notice fear of the future and constant hypervigilance before it leads to burnout.Step Off the Wheel: Avoid reactive productivity and create space for clear direction.Regulate and Reset: Use simple head-based and body-based tools to calm your system and move forward with steady focus.Additional Insights:Bear and Hamster: Fear-driven vigilance and nonstop reactive motion.Survival Trap: Both patterns drain energy and limit real progress.Regulate and Systemize: Use nervous system tools and clear systems to create steady growth.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Sometimes it feels like I am always being chased by a bear.” - Steve August“We cannot continue to function in that mode of being always chased.” - Steve August“Reactive productivity does not actually move us forward.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he explores two powerful metaphors for ADHD entrepreneurs, the bear and the hamster. Learn how fear of the future and nonstop reactive motion can lead to burnout and stalled progress.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Focus Formula - Build a Weekly System for Your ADHD Brain[00:58] - Two ADHD Spirit Animals [01:57] - The Bear: Driven by Fear [03:56] - The Hamster: Stuck on the Wheel [05:53] - Calming the Nervous System [07:41] - From Reactive to Proactive [09:43] - Progress Over Perfection 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/ August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
• Enough With the Productivity Porn: ADHD Brains Need Progress, Not Perfection 26.02.2026 12min

  🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/enough-witht-he-productivity-porn-Its-about-progress -------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX) and Steve August Coaching, challenges the obsession with productivity and explains why progress is what truly matters for ADHD entrepreneurs. He breaks down the difference between being busy and actually moving toward meaningful goals, and shares how to shift from a reactive mindset to a proactive one. Steve introduces the idea of finding your magnetic north, narrowing your focus to a weekly timeframe, and committing to decisions long enough to see real results. This episode offers practical guidance for building steady progress and avoiding distractions while growing a business with ADHD.Steve challenges ADHD entrepreneurs to rethink their focus on productivity and shift their attention toward progress. He explains that being busy and getting many tasks done does not always move you closer to your real goals. Instead, he encourages listeners to define their magnetic north by clarifying the impact they want to make and the life they want to build. Steve also suggests narrowing your focus to a weekly timeframe and choosing one key initiative to commit to. The goal is to make clear decisions, ignore distractions, and stay consistent long enough to see meaningful progress in your business.Key Takeaways:Focus on Progress: Being busy is not the same as moving forward.Think Weekly: Narrow your focus to what matters this week.Stick With It: Choose one path and ignore distractions long enough to see results.Additional Insights:Magnetic North Matters: Clear direction is required before real progress can happen.Limit Your Focus: A weekly view helps prevent everything from feeling urgent.Decision Builds Momentum: Choosing one path and staying with it creates steady progress.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Progress is about getting to where you want to go.” - Steve August“If you do not know where you are going, you are never going to get there.” - Steve August“Because I chose it, it was the right choice.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he challenges ADHD entrepreneurs to move beyond productivity and focus on real progress. Learn how defining your magnetic north and narrowing your focus to one week at a time can create clear direction.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![00:28] - Progress Over Productivity[03:09] - Reactive vs. Proactive[05:28] - Finding Your Magnetic North[06:22] - Sequencing Your Path[08:36] - Why Choosing Matters More[11:01] - Measuring What CountsFOLLOW 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/ August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
• Enough With the Productivity Porn: ADHD Brains Need Progress, Not Perfection 26.02.2026 12min

  🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/enough-witht-he-productivity-porn-Its-about-progress -------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX) and Steve August Coaching, challenges the obsession with productivity and explains why progress is what truly matters for ADHD entrepreneurs. He breaks down the difference between being busy and actually moving toward meaningful goals, and shares how to shift from a reactive mindset to a proactive one. Steve introduces the idea of finding your magnetic north, narrowing your focus to a weekly timeframe, and committing to decisions long enough to see real results. This episode offers practical guidance for building steady progress and avoiding distractions while growing a business with ADHD.Steve challenges ADHD entrepreneurs to rethink their focus on productivity and shift their attention toward progress. He explains that being busy and getting many tasks done does not always move you closer to your real goals. Instead, he encourages listeners to define their magnetic north by clarifying the impact they want to make and the life they want to build. Steve also suggests narrowing your focus to a weekly timeframe and choosing one key initiative to commit to. The goal is to make clear decisions, ignore distractions, and stay consistent long enough to see meaningful progress in your business.Key Takeaways:Focus on Progress: Being busy is not the same as moving forward.Think Weekly: Narrow your focus to what matters this week.Stick With It: Choose one path and ignore distractions long enough to see results.Additional Insights:Magnetic North Matters: Clear direction is required before real progress can happen.Limit Your Focus: A weekly view helps prevent everything from feeling urgent.Decision Builds Momentum: Choosing one path and staying with it creates steady progress.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Progress is about getting to where you want to go.” - Steve August“If you do not know where you are going, you are never going to get there.” - Steve August“Because I chose it, it was the right choice.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he challenges ADHD entrepreneurs to move beyond productivity and focus on real progress. Learn how defining your magnetic north and narrowing your focus to one week at a time can create clear direction.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![00:28] - Progress Over Productivity[03:09] - Reactive vs. Proactive[05:28] - Finding Your Magnetic North[06:22] - Sequencing Your Path[08:36] - Why Choosing Matters More[11:01] - Measuring What CountsFOLLOW 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/ August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
• Emotional Regulation: the Real Key to Unlocking Executive Function with ADHD 19.02.2026 12min

  🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/the-key-to-executive-fun-ctionemotional-regulation —------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX) and Steve August Coaching, in this solo episode, he explains why emotional regulation is the key to stronger executive function for ADHD entrepreneurs. Steve breaks down how stress and overwhelm limit access to focus, decision-making, and follow-through, and how this creates a downward spiral. He shares practical tools like the What is true exercise and simple body-based techniques to calm the nervous system. This episode offers clear strategies to regain control, improve productivity, and make steady progress in business and life with ADHD.Steve shares a practical approach for ADHD entrepreneurs who struggle with stress and overwhelm. He explains that ADHD is not a lack of attention but a challenge with executive function, especially when emotions run high. When we get dysregulated, we lose access to focus, planning, and follow-through, which can create a downward spiral. To break this cycle, Steve suggests simple tools like separating facts from fearful stories and using body based techniques to calm the nervous system. The goal is to protect your executive function, regain control, and make steady progress in your business.Key Takeaways:Protect Executive Function: Emotional stress limits access to focus, planning, and follow-through.Separate Fact from Story: Use the What is true exercise to challenge fear and future projections.Calm the Nervous System: Simple tools like tapping or walking help you reregulate and regain control.Additional Insights:Executive Function Drives Action: ADHD is about performance, not knowledge, and access can drop under stress.Notice the Spiral: Emotional dysregulation reduces focus, which makes progress harder and increases stress.Use Simple Tools: Writing down facts or using body-based calming techniques can help you reset and move forward.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“ADHD is not about attention. It is really about executive function.” - Steve August“We know what to do. We have trouble doing what we know.” - Steve August“When we get emotionally dysregulated, we get less access to our executive function.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he shares why emotional regulation is the key to strong executive function for ADHD entrepreneurs. Learn how stress limits focus and follow through, and discover simple tools to calm your nervous system, separate facts from fear, and regain control so you can make steady progress..Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![01:07] - The Ferrari Engine with Bicycle Brakes[03:18] - The Downward Spiral of Dysregulation[05:33] - Head-Based Approach: The "What's True" Exercise[08:20] - Body-Based Approach: Bilateral Tapping[10:45] - The Key Skill: Bringing Yourself Back[11:02] - Upcoming Webinar & Final ThoughtsFOLLOW 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/ August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
• How to Calm Your ADHD Brain Without Trying Harder (with Andi Hess) 12.02.2026 44min

  🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/andihe-ss ------------------------------------------------In this episode of the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast, Host Steve August talks with Andi Hess, award-winning certified Hypnotherapist, Rapid Results Coach, CEO of Remix Coaching, Bestselling author of The Six-Figure Chicks, and Local Group Leader - Phoenix East Valley for the Holistic Chamber of Commerce. Andi shares how she helps entrepreneurs break internal blocks that slow growth, even when the strategy is clear. She explains what hypnotherapy really is, how it supports nervous system regulation, and why identity-based change matters for ADHD business owners. Andi is not just helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses; she is helping them change how they relate to their own minds. Through hypnotherapy and coaching, she supports people with ADHD in calming an overactive nervous system, closing mental loops, and following through more easily. Drawing from her own early experience with self-hypnosis and years of productivity work, she focuses on identity-based change rather than forcing discipline. She spent years working in productivity, training, and leadership before focusing fully on hypnotherapy and coaching. Now works mainly with entrepreneurs, helping them move past internal blocks that slow growth even when they know what to do. Drawing from her early experience with self-hypnosis and her work with ADHD clients, she focuses on calming the nervous system and changing identity-based patterns.Key Takeaways:Early Self-Hypnosis: Andi discovered self-hypnosis at a young age and used it to calm her mind and sleep better.Identity-Based Change: Real growth comes from changing the story you tell yourself, not forcing more effort.Calm the Nervous System: Regulation helps ADHD entrepreneurs access focus, decision-making, and follow-through.Additional Insights:Hypnosis Myths: Andi explains why hypnosis is safe, self-directed, and aligned with personal values.Pause and Process: ADHD challenges often come from missing pauses between thoughts and tasks.Stories Shape Behavior: Changing the internal story changes identity, habits, and results.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Your subconscious mind is never going to do anything that is not protective or aligned with your values.” Andi Hess“All hypnosis is self-hypnosis.” Andi Hess“You do not have to do it right; your brain knows what it needs to process.” Andi HessJoin Andi Hess as she shares how hypnotherapy helps ADHD entrepreneurs calm an overactive mind and move past internal blocks. Learn what hypnosis really is, why it is safe and self-directed, and how it supports nervous system regulation. Discover how changing internal stories, creating pauses, and building supportive environments can lead to better focus, follow-through, and steady business growth.Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Teaser[01:51] - Introducing Guest Andi Hess[03:42] - Andi’s Work: Hypnotherapy for Entrepreneurs[05:19] - Hypnotherapy Myths Addressed[09:26] - Andi’s ADHD & Self-Hypnosis Journey[12:20] - How Hypnosis Works[18:05] - Steve’s Experience with Hypnosis[19:03] - ADHD & Missing Mental Pauses[22:54] - Open Loops & Unfinished Projects[27:04] - Hypnosis for Processing & Closure[31:48] - Andi in the Weekly OS Program[34:11] - Value of Coworking & Structure[39:46] - Returning After Drifting[42:43] - How to Connect with AndiFOLLOW THE GUEST:LinkedIn Accounts:Andi Hess: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andid/ Remix Coaching: https://www.linkedin.com/company/remixcoaching/ The Six-Figure Chicks: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesixfigurechicks/ Holistic Chamber of Commerce: https://www.linkedin.com/company/holisticchamberofcommerce/ Websites:   Remix Coaching: https://www.remixcoach.com/ The Six-Figure Chicks: https://sixfigurechicks.com/ Holistic Chamber of Commerce: https://holisticchamberofcommerce.com/ Want to join Andi Hess live on February 25 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time? Use the registration link below.👉https://go.steveaugustcoaching.com/hypnotherapy-for-adhd 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: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugust?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
• "Really, Brain?" - How ADHD Entrepreneurs Can Stop the Negative Monologue 05.02.2026 7min

  🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/reallybr-ain —------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX) and Steve August Coaching, in this solo episode, he talks about how to manage the constant inner monologue of an ADHD brain by turning it into a two-way conversation. Using the phrase “Really, brain?” Steve shows how to question negative thoughts, create space from harsh self-talk, and find a more helpful perspective. This episode gives practical advice for improving focus, self-compassion, and productivity while navigating the ups and downs of ADHD.Steve shares a helpful mindset for ADHD entrepreneurs who deal with constant mental chatter and self-criticism. He explains how ADHD brains often speak in harsh absolutes, making us feel behind or not good enough. To shift this, Steve suggests turning the inner monologue into a conversation using the phrase “Really, brain?” This simple question helps create space to challenge negative thoughts and see things more clearly. The goal is to build a better relationship with your brain and move forward with more focus and self-trust.Key Takeaways:Talk Back to Your Brain: Use “Really, brain?” to question harsh thoughts.Spot the Absolutes: Watch for words like “always” or “never” in your self-talk.Create Mental Space: Turning monologue into dialogue helps reduce stress.Additional Insights:Ask Questions: Turning self-talk into questions can shift your mindset.Watch for Patterns: Notice when your brain speaks in negative loops.Progress Takes Time: Big tasks need steps, not instant action.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Really, brain? Are we sure about that?” - Steve August“Don't let it be a monologue.” - Steve August“Our brains speak in absolutes like always and never.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he shares a powerful way to calm the busy ADHD brain. Learn how to turn harsh self-talk into a helpful conversation using one simple question. This episode offers clear tips for building focus, easing stress, and working with your thoughts.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![00:28] - The Brain’s Running Monologue[02:28] - Shifting from Monologue to Conversation[04:52] - Questioning “Always” and “Never” Thoughts[06:48] - Challenging Absolutes with “Really, Brain?”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/ August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
• Why High-Performing ADHD Leaders Still Struggle (And What Actually Helps) with Mineela Chand 29.01.2026 35min

  🔥 ADHD making business harder than it needs to be? Try these free resources:🧠 Start with my free Weekly ADHD Dashboard – The “Brain-first” system I use to plan my week and make consistent progress. 👉 https://bit.ly/Minee-lachand ---------------------------------------------------------------In this episode of the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast, host Steve August talks with Mineela Chand, Neuroleadership Coach - ADHD & Executive Function Specialist and Host of the Podcast ADHD Running In Heels. Mineela shares her path from clinical therapy to coaching high-performing professionals with ADHD and executive function challenges. She explains how her own late ADHD diagnosis shaped her work and led to the creation of the Executive Function Inventory, a tool that helps people understand how their brain works and where they may struggle or thrive. Mineela breaks down the four core traits of ADHD and how leaders can build systems that reduce burnout, improve focus, and create lasting change in both work and life.Mineela is not just coaching leaders; she is helping them understand their brains and lead with clarity. Through her work at Avant Corporate Consulting and Praxis Wellness, she guides professionals with ADHD to manage stress, avoid burnout, and use their strengths with purpose. Her own late diagnosis gave her a deeper insight into how executive function challenges show up in real life, not just in theory. By blending neuroscience, practical tools, and real-world experience, she helps people shift from overload to momentum, using self-knowledge to build systems that truly support them.Mineela spent years in clinical practice before shifting her focus to coaching leaders with ADHD and executive function challenges. Now at Avant Corporate Consulting and Praxis Wellness, she supports entrepreneurs and executives in using their brain’s strengths while reducing stress and overload. Her own diagnosis came later in life, leading her to create the Executive Function Inventory, a tool that helps people see how their mind works and what support they need. Through research, coaching, and lived experience, she helps others turn awareness into action and build systems that support real progress.Key Takeaways:Late Diagnosis: Mineela discovered her ADHD after years of helping others.Executive Function Inventory: Her tool shows how your brain works and what to do next.Strengths First: Knowing what you do well can boost energy and cut burnout.Additional Insights:Four Core Traits: Mineela breaks ADHD into dopamine, executive function, sensitivity, & nonlinear thinking.Three Buckets: Her tool sorts executive functions into strengths, adequate, and struggle areas.Energy Management: She teaches how to reduce burnout by matching tasks to brain strengths.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Your brain has specific requirements to work at its best.” - Mineela Chand“Every emotion, not just rejection, can lead to hyperarousal in ADHD.” - Mineela Chand“You cannot change your wiring, but you can build systems that work with it.” - Mineela ChandJoin Mineela as she shares how her late ADHD diagnosis reshaped her work from therapist to coach. Learn how the Executive Function Inventory helps leaders understand their brain, reduce burnout, and take focused action.Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Teaser[01:26] - Introducing Maneela Chand[01:52] - Maneela’s Work: Neuroleadership and Cognitive Performance[03:11] - Maneela and Steve Connection & Maneela’s ADHD Discovery[08:07] - Discovering Her Own ADHD Through a Surprising Moment[10:58] - Defining Cognitive Performance[13:08] - The Executive Function Inventory (EFI)[17:59] - The Four Core Aspects of ADHD[20:25] - Emotional Regulation and Executive Function[25:32] - Reducing Burnout by Leveraging Strengths[27:17] - Client Success Story: From Stress to Promotion[33:25] - How to Connect with ManeelaFOLLOW THE GUEST:LinkedIn Accounts:Mineela Chand: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mineelachand/ Mineela Chand Email: mineela@mineelachand.comWebsites:   Mineela Chand Website: https://www.mineelachand.com/ Want more insights from Mineela? Listen to ADHD Running In Heels wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.mineelachand.com/podcasts/adhd-running-in-heelsFOLLOW 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: steve@steveaugustcoaching.comX: https://x.com/steveaugust?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveaugustpdx/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-ship-founder/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035
• Low Sleep ADHD Entrepreneur Survival Guide to Beat Brain Fog and Get Things Done 21.01.2026 12min

  Is ADHD making it hard to reach your business goals?ADHD isn’t the issue. Trying to run a neurodiverse brain on neurotypical systems is.The Focus Formula is for you. In 6 weeks, you will build and install a weekly system that works with your ADHD brain - so you can prioritize what matters, start with ease, and stay focused through the finish.By the end, you’ll feel more calm, more capable, and more proud of your progress.The next cohort starts January 20th.Get all the details and apply here. 👉https://go.steveaugustcoaching.com/focus-formula-2026-------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator (AEX) and Steve August Coaching, shares valuable insights on how to manage work when dealing with sleep deficits or feeling under the weather. He explains how ADHD entrepreneurs can adapt by shortening work sprints, acknowledging emotional dysregulation, and focusing on smaller tasks. Steve also highlights the importance of working with a supportive community and taking advantage of quiet moments when the brain is tired. This episode offers practical tips for maintaining productivity and managing challenges while running a business with ADHD.Steve shares a helpful tip for ADHD entrepreneurs who struggle to work when feeling tired or under the weather. He explains that when the brain is fatigued, staying focused can be harder, and emotional reactions are more intense. Steve advises breaking tasks into smaller sprints and being kind to yourself when focus drifts. He also highlights the power of working with a supportive community to stay on track. The key is to adapt to your brain’s state and manage tasks in a way that doesn’t overwhelm you.Key Takeaways:Break Tasks into Sprints: Tackle smaller chunks when you're tired.Recognize Emotional Shifts: Be kind to yourself when emotions rise.Lean on Support: Use a community to stay focused and motivated.Additional Insights:Small Tasks Help: Breaking work into smaller pieces prevents overwhelm.Emotions Matter: Acknowledge when tiredness affects your mood and focus.Community Boosts Focus: Working with others helps you stay on track and move forward.Here are a few quotes from the episode:“Smaller sprints help when your brain is tired.” - Steve August“Be kind to yourself when emotions rise.” - Steve August“Support from others helps keep you moving forward.” - Steve AugustJoin Steve August as he shares tips for ADHD entrepreneurs struggling with fatigue. Learn how small sprints and support can keep you productive. This episode offers simple advice for managing emotions and working with your brain.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Grab Your Free ADHD Dashboard to Master Your Week![01:44] - Why This Episode is Different: A Low-Sleep Day[03:09] - Rethinking ADHD: It's an Attention Surplus[05:03] - Low-Sleep Strategy: Shorter Sprints & Managing Focus[08:12] - Choosing Tasks: Tadpoles Over Frogs[10:47] - The Power of Community & Co-WorkingFOLLOW 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/ August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/ Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/ Email: steve@steveaugustcoaching.com (mailto:steve@steveaugustcoaching.com)X: https://x.com/steveaugust (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/id1659287071YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDEntrepreneurAcceleratorSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQhk7bt3ZriSNfeVLxBj9?si=10ec3f4b0a374035