{"podcast":{"title":"ADHD-ish™","slug":"adhd-ish-1242959","podcast_index_feed_id":1242959,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/adhd-ish/","website_url":"https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f426bf6d-205d-4a06-9f8d-35acf346711f/ADHD-ish-REVISED-AUG-2026.png","author":"Diann Wingert | ADHD Business Strategist & Coach","episode_count":300,"summary":"Running a business with ADHD isn't hard because you're distracted. It's hard because most business advice wasn't built for your brain. Many entrepreneurs with ADHD try to solve business challenges with more productivity hacks, stricter routines, or systems they can never quite sustain. Others keep chasing new ideas, opportunities, and strategies, hoping the next one will finally make everything click. The result? More cognitive load, more unfinished projects, more decision fatigue, and often more burnout. ADHD-ish™ is the podcast about ADHD business strategy for business owners with ADHD who want to grow a successful company without forcing themselves to think, work, or lead like everyone else. Each episode explores the real-world challenges of running a business with ADHD, including ADHD business growth, delegation and accountability, decision-making, executive function in business, burnout prevention, leadership, and building business systems that actually work for your brain. You'll hear practical strategies, honest conversations, personal stories, and expert insights designed to help you make better decisions, follow through on what matters most, and create sustainable success…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T02:20:24.574197+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adhd-ish-1242959"},"episode":{"title":"You're a F*cking Wizard: Why Your Business Needs a Game Master, Not a Guru, with Paul Pape","slug":"you-re-a-f-cking-wizard-why-your-business-needs-a-game-master-not-a-guru-with-paul-pape","published_at":"2026-06-23T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adhd-ish-1242959/you-re-a-f-cking-wizard-why-your-business-needs-a-game-master-not-a-guru-with-paul-pape","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adhd-ish-1242959","url":"https://adhd-ish.captivate.fm/episode/youre-a-fing-wizard-why-your-business-needs-a-game-master-not-a-guru","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3c74d4e5-e98b-4015-8e46-fe242364e31f.mp3","summary":"Traditional business blueprints fail visionary ADHD entrepreneurs who think non-linearly. If you struggle with rigid strategies, this episode explores why standard methods fall short for neurodivergent minds. Diann Wingert and creative coach Paul Pape discuss using gamification and play to turn overwhelming operations into high-impact quests. Discover how a tailored ADHD business strategy unlocks your strengths and manages cognitive load. Learn how custom ADHD business coaching helps you build a profitable business without sacrificing your authentic creativity. Tune in to step out of burnout and build a business aligned with your unique brain wiring. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - The Game Master Approach to Business Strategy 05:00 - Overcoming the Starving Artist Myth in Business 11:20 - D&D Business Edition: Rescuing Million Dollar Brands 18:40 - Gamify Your ADHD Business Strategy for Growth 26:15 - Using Character Sheets for Personal Business Growth 34:50 - The Role of a Barkeep in Business Coaching 42:10 - Custom Business Models vs Mass Scale Programs 48:30 - Redefining ADHD Business Coaching and True Success Here are my top 3 takeaways for creative entrepreneurs and fellow neurodivergents: Gamify for Engagement: Turning business challenges into quests (not just tasks!) makes even the most daunting to-do list approachable and—dare I say—fun. Paul swears by quest structures with tangible rewards to help ADHD brains stay motivated and follow through. Identity Is Your Superpower: Creating a \"character sheet\" for yourself enables candid self-reflection, minus the ego panic. 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