Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Host Steve August, Founder of ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator and August & Wonder, and an expert ADHD coach and productivity specialist. He is also the founder, coach, and leader of The Focus Formula ADHD Coworking Community, and creator of the 2X Accelerator, helping ADHD entrepreneurs grow with focus and clarity in Steve August Coaching. In today’s episode, Steve shares how ADHD brains struggle with planning and time, and why typical tools don’t work. He explains the power of a simple weekly dashboard to stay focused, prioritize better, and make real progress. Through personal stories and clear advice, Steve gives listeners a tool built for ADHD brains to finally break the cycle of stress and distraction.

Steve knows what it’s like to plan a great week and still feel stuck. After learning how ADHD affects time and focus, he found new ways to work better. Instead of fighting his brain, he built tools that match how it works. Now, he teaches ADHD entrepreneurs how to stay on track with simple systems that help them do the right work, avoid burnout, and feel more in control each week.

Steve spent years trying different planning tools, chasing new systems, and feeling stuck in the same weekly cycle. Nothing seemed to work until he realized most tools weren’t made for ADHD brains. That led him to build his own weekly dashboard, focused on progress, not just planning. Now, he helps other ADHD entrepreneurs use this simple system to stop spinning their wheels and start making real progress.

Key Takeaways:

• Weekly Struggles: Why ADHD brains often feel stuck and overwhelmed by midweek.
• The Power of a Dashboard: How a simple weekly dashboard can replace complex planners.
• Planning vs. Progress: Why most systems fail ADHD brains and how to fix that.
• Meeting Your Brain: How to match your work to your energy and focus levels.
• ADHD-Friendly Tools: A look at Steve’s real system to plan less and get more done.

Additional Insights:

• Real ADHD Weeks: Steve breaks down why typical weeks fall apart for ADHD entrepreneurs.
• Smarter Support: Knowing how your brain works makes it easier to build better habits.
• From Chaos to Clarity: Steve’s experience shows how the right tools make a big difference.
• Dashboard in Action: A real example of how to use the weekly dashboard for focus.
• Focus First: Working with your ADHD, not against it, is the key to real progress.

• “Time blocking is great until it eats all your energy before you even start.” - Steve August
• “Most planning tools are built for brains that aren’t like ours.” - Steve August
• “A good week for an ADHD brain means meeting your brain where it is.” - Steve August

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] - Teaser

[00:58] - The Key to a Better ADHD Week

[02:18] - The ADHD Weekly Cycle: Hope, Chaos, and Catch-Up

[04:37] - Why Weeks Matter More Than Days or Months

[06:17] - What Makes a “Good Week” for ADHD Brains

[08:00] - Executive Function and What’s Really in the Way

[09:12] - Why Most Planning Systems Fail ADHD Entrepreneurs

[12:03] - Building a System That Supports ADHD Brains

[12:48] - Introducing the Weekly Dashboard Approach

[13:58] - Real Walkthrough: Steve’s Weekly Dashboard in Action

[20:55] - How to Use This Free Tool and Make Progress Weekly

Get your free weekly dashboard and training videos now. Click the link to start! https://go.steveaugustcoaching.com/ADHD-Dashboard

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-august-b2b-adhd-business-founder-coach/
• Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-entrepreneur-accelerator/
• August & Wonder: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augustandwonder/
• Website: https://steveaugustcoaching.com/
• Email: [email protected]
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