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• Why You Always Underestimate Time (Even When You Swear You Won’t)

  Think something will take 15 minutes? Bet it takes 45.You’re not lazy - you’ve got ADHD. And you’re probably struggling with time blindness.In this episode, Skye and Sarah dive deep into three new studies on ADHD and time perception, breaking down the science, the symptoms, and the sneaky ways time blindness sabotages even high performers.What we cover:The 3 time-based skills your brain may be missingTime blindness vs. working memory—what’s the real issue?The surprising benefit of visual timers (and what the monkey app got right)What the research says about the link between time and working memoryIf you’ve ever said, “how is it 3pm already?” - this one’s for you.P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

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• I Walked Away From $48K and a PhD: My ADHD Origin Story

  Before Unconventional Organisation, before the coaching, before the 82K followers - there was burnout, academic pivots, and a year spent working in a bakery just to recover.This is the story Skye's never told.In this episode, dating coach, fellow founder, and friend Kavita interviews Skye about what really led to the creation of Unconventional Organisation. From side gigs to business models, academic accolades to real-world impact - this is the story behind the strategy.What we cover:What ADHD looks like before you even know you have thatThe power of quitting what no longer fitsWhy consistency feels terrifying - and how to fix itWhy your boring task might be killing your revenueThe system that finally ended the start-stop spiralThis is the blueprint Skye never had. Now it’s yours.P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

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• Your ADHD Toolkit Is Missing Something: Meet the Vagus Nerve

  You’ve got strategies and systems, but you still feel like your brain is always “on.” You might be overlooking your nervous system.This episode introduces a fast-rising body of ADHD research around polyvagal theory and nervous system regulation. We’re breaking down the science, the controversy, and why this might be the next frontier in ADHD support.In this episode:Why breathing wrong could be keeping you stuckWhat the autonomic nervous system has to do with procrastination, burnout, and freeze modeHow polyvagal theory explains that “can’t shut down” feelingNo breathwork hype, no vague advice, just real science, grounded insight, and new tools.References:Feeling Safe: A Comprehensive Systematic Literature Review of Psychiatric Disorders through the Lens of Polyvagal TheoryP.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

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• Adrenaline Isn’t a Business Strategy: The ADHD Growth System That Lasts

  You can scale a business on sheer force... for a while. But eventually, ADHD founders burn out, blow up, or walk away.This episode is your map out of the cycle. Skye shares the behind-the-scenes process she used to stop relying on urgency, reduce decision fatigue, and build a company that doesn’t fall apart the moment she takes a break.What we cover:The ADHD entrepreneur trap no one warns you aboutWhy most productivity advice makes things worseHow to use SOPs (without hating your life)The 6-routine cadence that supports growth and your nervous systemIf you’re tired of pretending you can do it all forever, this is where it changes.Here's the link to the full playbook. https://unconventionalorganization.substack.com/p/an-adhd-entrepreneurs-answer-to-growthAnd here's your first step to focus.https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-focus-filterP.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

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• Here’s the ADHD-Friendly Way to Get Seen (and Stay Sane). Let's Talk Personal Brand!

  Your personal brand exists—even if you haven’t posted in six months. So the question isn’t “should I build a brand?” It’s: “Are you in control of it?”Amy Landino joins Skye to unpack what branding actually means for ADHD entrepreneurs and professionals and why your fear of being cringe is costing you visibility, leads, and growth.Inside this episode:What to post when you feel like you're only talking to your friends and familyThe difference between building a brand vs. chasing dopamineWhy perfection is the biggest barrier to consistent actionStrategies for staying visible even when life (or a toddler) happensWhether you’re scaling your business or starting your first podcast, this is your permission to hit publish anyway.P.S. If you feel like the bottleneck in your business and life feels like chaos, click here to apply for a call with me. We’ll discuss your struggles and explore systems to support you in growing without the overwhelm.

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