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EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 45 MIN

High-Performance Habits for ADHD Brains: Clarity, Motivation, & Champion Wins

from The ADHD Skills Lab · host Skye Waterson

World-champion habits aren't just for athletes - they're the secret weapon for ADHD executives juggling chaos and big ambitions.In this episode, Skye chats with James Laughlin, 7-time world champion musician, bestselling author of Habits of High Performers, and host of the top-ranked Lead on Purpose podcast. James shares how he suspected ADHD tendencies and worked with Skye to build systems for focus, while unpacking the 7 core habits from his book that help high achievers cut through distractions and deliver elite results.From rewiring limiting beliefs to mastering priorities, this episode is packed with actionable tools for ADHD founders chasing sustainable success without burnout.What we cover:Why clarity is the ADHD founder's ultimate starting point (and how to avoid shiny object syndrome)Rewiring belief systems that sabotage ambitionWhy high performers say "no" more - and how it frees up deep workMotivation multipliers: Dopamine strategies and rewards for starting (not just finishing)No-shortcuts strategies for long-term winsDownload James’ Free Success Planner: jjlaughlin.com/plannerAbout James LaughlinJames Laughlin is a global keynote speaker, mental skills coach to pro athletes, and bestselling author who equips leaders for elite performance. A history-making team captain and trusted mental skills coach to professional athletes, James brings proven tools to the world’s top performers. He also hosts the #1-ranked Lead on Purpose podcast, where he interviews prime ministers, Formula 1 coaches, and best-selling authors to explore the habits behind world-class performance.Links :Purchase a copy of Habits of High Performers here -  www.thehabitbook.comConnect with James on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James' podcast - https://go.pddr.app/LOPFollow James on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

World-champion habits aren't just for athletes - they're the secret weapon for ADHD executives juggling chaos and big ambitions. In this episode, Skye chats with James Laughlin, 7-time world champion musician, bestselling author of Habits of High Performers, and host of the top-ranked Lead on Purpose podcast. James shares how he suspected ADHD tendencies and worked with Skye to build systems for focus, while unpacking the 7 core habits from his book that help high achievers cut through distra...

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