Welcome to the ADHD-ish ™ Blog
If you've ever Googled "why can't I just get my act together" at midnight, you're in the right place.
The ADHD-ish™ Blog is where business strategy meets brain science — written for entrepreneurs and small business owners who are tired of advice that wasn't designed for the way their minds actually work.
Whether you're officially diagnosed or just ADHD-adjacent, this is your no-fluff resource for building a business that works with your brain, not against it.
What You'll Find on the ADHD-ish ™ Blog
Every blog is grounded in 20+ years of clinical experience and real-world business strategy — not toxic positivity and generic productivity hacks.
Browse the blog for episodes, frameworks, and straight-talk insights on focus, decision-making, pricing, boundaries, and everything else nobody warned you about when you started your business.
New to the ADHD-ish Blog? Start anywhere. That's kind of our thing.
Oh, and if you’re more of a listener than a reader, check out the top-rated ADHD-ish™ podcast!
Why "I Work Better Under Pressure" Backfires for ADHD Business Owners
ADHD-ish Blog: As an ADHD mindset and motivation podcast, we need to address what mainstream mental health conversations miss. To be completely honest, most of what circulates during Mental Health Awareness Month simply doesn't fit people like us. When your business appears successful, and your life looks polished to the outside world, it's easy to dismiss public reminders that you might need support.
Build The Team You Actually Want Through Autonomy, Mastery, Ownership
ADHD-ish Blog: Ian Wilson is someone whose entrepreneurial journey and business wisdom are refreshingly unconventional and resonant for anyone—especially entrepreneurs navigating the world with an ADHD brain. Right from the start, it was clear that Ian Wilson and I share not only an understanding of the neurodivergent entrepreneur experience but also a deep appreciation for those who chart their own path, often in direct opposition to the mainstream advice handed out by traditional business "experts." His approach to communication and leadership offers a powerful alternative to conventional business wisdom.
Four Ways High Functioning ADHD Entrepreneurs Put Their Mental Health at Risk
High achievement often masks the invisible struggle of the ADHD brain. Discover how your greatest professional strengths might be fueling burnout and learn to protect your mental health. Listen to the full episode now to safeguard your success.
Why Dismissing Tiny Wins Hurts ADHD Motivation
ADHD-ish Blog: Female entrepreneurs, especially those neurodivergent, are often dismissed by others for doing things differently and, as a consequence, set impossibly high bars for themselves. Risa Williams articulated how toxic dismissiveness becomes—how even the achievement of everyday tasks fails to register as worthy of recognition unless it meets a superhuman standard. This directly impacts ADHD mindset and motivation—when we dismiss our wins, we deplete the very fuel we need to keep going.
How Celebrating Tiny Wins with ADHD Boosts Motivation & Beats Burnout
ADHD-ish Blog: Stop racing through your to-do list and learn to celebrate the "invisible" wins. Host Diann Wingert and Risa Williams, teach you how to escape the productivity treadmill. Listen now to redefine success and reclaim your momentum.
Is Cognitive Ergonomics the Missing Link to ADHD Motivation?
If ADHD advice sounds good but never sticks, this episode reveals why. Discover how cognitive ergonomics explains attention breakdowns and learn practical strategies that align with how your brain actually works—listen now for real-world clarity.