Many Turbo Thinkers© tend toward perfectionism. We often hear the command "Jump!" and respond with "How high?" We can be quick to prove ourselves and eager to please, much like a show dog on an agility course. All of this intense focus and drive for perfection can be both stimulating and nerve-wracking.

Many Turbo Thinkers© tend toward perfectionism. We often hear the command "Jump!" and respond with "How high?" We can be quick to prove ourselves and eager to please, much like a show dog on an agility course. All of this intense focus and drive for perfection can be both stimulating and nerve-wracking.

For high-achieving Turbo Thinkers©, AI serves as a valuable ally in overcoming emotional blocks that hinder access to our executive function skills. How often have you found yourself gazing at a blank screen, cursor blinking, awaiting the eruption of genius? Time elapses, but how much? I don't know either. AI steps in as a solution, allowing us to delegate or automate emotionally charged tasks, overcoming the procrastination hurdle.

Earlier this week, I collaborated with a Turbo Thinker© who once found themselves mired in the depths of misery. Rowan's initial strategy was to endure the grind of a lucrative job until early retirement, then live their best life. However, the present was a quagmire of stress and overwhelm.

As Turbo Thinkers©, we share a strong character strength—curiosity—a force that propels us toward learning in the fearless pursuit of our passion. I recently came across an article in HBR '4 Phases That Build a Culture of Curiosity', immediately recognizing its applicability to our unique brain type.

As 2023 draws to a close, it looks like 2024 might be a roller coaster of a year. From the specter of natural disasters fueled by global warming to the intriguing advances in AI, the world seems perched on the edge of uncertainty. Simultaneously, conflicts persist in various corners of the globe, and with the USA entering an election year, the stage is set for a whirlwind of change.

On the way home from football practice, my ravenous teenage son asked me what’s for dinner. I replied that I didn’t know, but we'd figure it out. As soon as we got home, he looked in the fridge and the pantry and cried that we had nothing to eat. "That’s not what I see," I replied, encouraging him to take a hot shower while I got busy.

Amidst the enchanting glow of holiday lights and the splendid burst of New Year's fireworks, it's only natural for us to sometimes perceive ourselves as somewhat lackluster, dimmed, or overshadowed. This season calls for introspection, a contemplative review of the year that has passed.

Let's use ADHD Awareness Month to foster understanding and replace myths with knowledge. By debunking these misconceptions, we pave the way for empathy, support, and improved lives for those impacted by ADHD.

Let's use ADHD Awareness Month to foster understanding and replace myths with knowledge. By debunking these misconceptions, we pave the way for empathy, support, and improved lives for those impacted by ADHD.

Let's use ADHD Awareness Month to foster understanding and replace myths with knowledge. By debunking these misconceptions, we pave the way for empathy, support, and improved lives for those impacted by ADHD.

So you’ve determined you’re a Turbo Thinker©. Now what? You may now realize patterns of the past. You may be reliving painful moments and emotions of feeling misunderstood, constantly corrected, shamed for your inadequacies, loneliness from not fitting in, or guilt for having screwed up relationships and sabotaged professional and personal prospects. You may feel regret for the life you missed had you and your loved ones known sooner. You may feel grief, anger or sadness.

Here in New Orleans, I often hear the question, "So you're basically a therapist, right?" Well, actually, no, I am not. As a credentialed ADHD coach, I work in collaboration with therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other medical professionals.

As someone who wears the hat of a seasoned mind coach and navigates life as a Turbo Thinker®, I've realized the importance of working with an experienced professional for those seeking guidance. Together, let's delve into professional coaching through the lens of someone intimately familiar with the challenges and triumphs of living with a Turbo Thinking® mind.

There has been a significant amount of recent buzz surrounding executive function skills. You may have come across discussions about them in relation to children facing difficulties in school, resulting in behavioral issues in the classroom and struggles to complete homework.

Every brain develops in its own unique way. Executive function skills develop throughout childhood, usually with metacognition as the last in early adulthood, but so many factors come into play including genetics and environmental factors.

As Turbo Thinkers©️, we have a tendency to overcomplicate things. Our ideas grow larger and larger, and our to-do list becomes longer and longer. Our minds race ahead with countless possibilities, both positive, leading to Fantasyland, and negative, delving into The Dark Side. Furthermore, we often believe that we must execute every step on our own, thinking that anything less would be considered cheating. But how true is that?

What if we shifted from believing we have fixed brain traits to focusing on dynamic processes that lead to growth and development? What if we moved from labeling people with generic terms like ADHD and instead focused on specific conditions unique to each individual? What if we explored the protective factors of resilience to embrace and build upon our strengths?