{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Focus and Chill - productivity tactics for AuDHDers and other neurodivergent folks ","title":"Episode 109: Warwick Donaldson","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2661,"description":"Welcome to episode #109! We’re thrilled to be joined by Warwick Donaldson.Warwick Donaldson is the founder and managing director of CapXcentric, a startup consultancy helping founders raise capital with clarity and confidence. After discovering his ADHD in his early thirties, Warwick learned that what once looked like chaos was actually a different kind of focus. Now clean, sober, and running his own business, he’s building a life that works with his brain instead of against it.JN: When did you realize you weren’t neurotypical? – Diagnosis came only a few years ago after a social worker date casually asked if he had ADHD – Spent months reflecting, researching, and taking online ADHD assessments – Finally found an affordable psychiatrist who confirmed the diagnosis – Realized his lifelong intensity and impulsivity now made senseJN: How did the diagnosis change your life? – Radically improved clarity and self-understanding – Medication (Vyvanse) helped reduce impulsivity and emotional volatility – Therapy helped unpack years of negative self-beliefs from being “the difficult kid” – Gained tools for self-compassion and communicationJC: What traits stood out as signs of ADHD? – Impulsivity, addictive behaviors, and intense hyperfocus – Addicted to stimulation: partying, smoking, and long techno nights – Difficulty with emotional regulation and rejection sensitivity – Persistent drive and energy — a blessing and curseJN: How did this affect your career path? – Worked in finance, startups, and tech; 13 years across multiple roles – Never lasted long in one job — realized novelty drives motivation – Now runs his own startup consultancy, designed around his ADHD rhythm – Focuses on early-stage founders and capital raises where variety and chaos thriveJC: What changed after you started working for yourself? – Finally able to drop the mask and be authentic – Created “CapXcentric” as a brand that reflects his true personality – Most of his clients also have ADHD, creating...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QZFZQrtBSDhon7MItX8a5mQvkXQ5KKmI2fe6dyhM72o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzNDE3LzE2NjEw/NjYyOTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}