EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 44 MIN
I Walked Away From $48K and a PhD: My ADHD Origin Story
from The ADHD Skills Lab · host Skye Waterson
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. 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/
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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...
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