Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast

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Digital — ADHD in the Workplace Sep 29, 2014

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We’ve spent the last month talking about the impacts of ADHD on the job hunt, career search, interviews, and lives at work. In this month’s episode of Digital, we’re talking about some of the electronic tools and related systems that can help you get the most out of your work day. This week on the show, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright discuss the electronics that can help to free you from stress and overwhelm, and keep your workday on course!

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Getting the Most out of your Day Sep 22, 2014

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We’re continuing our series on ADHD in the workplace and this week, you’ve picked the right career, nailed your interview, and you’re finally ready to get to work. How do you make sure you’re making the most of your time and leveraging your strengths effectively? This week on the show, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright take on time management in the face of overwhelm and distraction, and the boundaries you can set to make each day shine!

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Organizing Your Workplace Sep 15, 2014

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Whether you’re starting a new job or breathing new life into the job you have, creating and maintaining an organized workspace is critical to success and the ADHD brain. Time management, productivity, efficiency all improve when you’re free of disorganization and helps you feel stronger and more confident in the work you do every day. This week on Taking Control, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright help you create an organized workspace and get your workday in control!

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Preparing for the Job Interview Sep 08, 2014

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It’s time to dig into the nuts and bolts of getting your next — or first! — great job: the interview. Whether you feel you’re a seasoned vet or a complete novice, the act of pitching yourself to a potential manager can be stressful. The environment is even less hospitable if you’re struggling with attention or focus issues related to ADHD. This week on the show, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright offer key strategies for making your very best impression so that you can focus on the work, and contribution you want to make!

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Picking the Right Job Sep 01, 2014

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It’s back to school season here in the US and what better time to kick off a series dedicated to getting back to work! This week on the show, we introduce our next series with the challenges and opportunities that come with guiding your own career and picking your next job. Nikki’s background in human resources and recruiting put her in the hotseat working to help people find the right job where they can contribute their best strengths. This week on the show, Nikki and Pete Wright share tools and strategies to help refine your search and end up in the best role for you!

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Back-to-School Technology Tools, Tips & Tricks! Aug 25, 2014

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We’re taking on tech tools for school in this week’s digital episode of The ADHD Podcast, from considerations around speed of data collection and retrieval to discovering the tools and processes that will help you best focus your attention and achieve classroom success. In this episode we ask three fundamental questions: What is the fastest tool for you to collect information? What is the fastest tool for you to retrieve information you need later? And how comfortable are you with specific technology hardware solutions? This week on the show, Pete Wright and Nikki Kinzer will help you wrap your head around great options for managing the technology you’re going to need before you hit the books!

Links & Resources Apps for Students

iStudiez pro for iOS, Mac, Windows
If your school is online, make sure you get the app for the platform in your program. Likely either Blackboard or Moodle. Both of these apps stink, frankly, but they’re good to keep around to be able to check in with your courses on the go.
Tools and Training
Notetaking is a skill. Get better at it! — Assorted YouTube tutorials
Lynda.com for all your Technology Training
Mind Mapping with Von Glitschka on Lynda.com
Tony Buzan on Mind Mapping — This is a goofy commercial video, but I include it here because Tony Buzan owns the trademark as the “inventor” of mind mapping. This will help you get to know Tony a bit better and once you get over the terrible announcer, there’s some good information in here.
Evernote Moleskine Notebooks
Final Cut Pro

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The Morning Routine Aug 18, 2014

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So, you’ve made the transition to school on the right foot. How do you make sure each day is as successful as you can make it? Establish a morning routine that supports your natural behavior and your current demands! This week on The ADHD Podcast, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright share strategies for establishing your morning routine supporting your schedule and your health!

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Start the New School Year With Confidence Aug 11, 2014

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Integrating into the college environment is exciting and frightening. Young or old, you’re diving into a new universe of demands, expectations, and deadlines, all of which challenge the ADHD in complex ways. Continuing our series on ADHD and the college student, this week Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright talk about how to start the new year with confidence from living in a new space, to finding the right planning systems, to integrating into classes with the right foot forward!

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ADHD Coaching and the College Student Aug 04, 2014

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The demands of higher education on adults with ADHD can be significant. High pressure, frequent deadlines, myriad distractions, and multiple simultaneous areas of study all contribute to an environment ripe for stress and frustration. These challenges make coaching and accountability even more critical when working toward achieving your degree. Nikki Kinzer is formalizing a specialized coaching service for degree seekers of all sorts with ADHD Coaching for the College Student. This week on the show, Nikki and Pete Wright talk about this service and why higher education is such a unique experience for those with ADHD. From organizing to time management, to personal care, this episode sets the stage for our series on students and ADHD this month!

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Paying Too Much Attention: The Challenge of Hyperfocus Jul 28, 2014

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If you’re struggling with ADHD, you know about hyperfocus. But this trait is commonly misunderstood — both its function in the disorder and its impact on day-to-day life. This week on the show, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright talk about the biological underpinnings of hyperfocus and share tips for breaking free when you need to.

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