{"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 90: Michael O’Sullivan","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2808,"description":"Welcome to episode #90! We’re thrilled to be joined by Michael O’Sullivan today.\n\nMichael O’Sullivan is a mind and body performance coach specializing in executive health, leadership, and peak performance. With over 25 years of experience in health and well-being, he helps CEOs, entrepreneurs, and professionals optimize their energy, focus, and productivity.\nAs the founder of Body Beyond Limits and Elite Power Moves, Michael works with functional genomic testing, blood work, and high-performance strategies to create personalized health and leadership plans. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, he has turned it into a superpower, designing science-backed methods to manage stress, master time, and maintain momentum.\nIn this episode, we discuss ADHD, leadership, energy management, and how to structure your life for long-term success.\nWelcome to the show, Michael!\n\nQuestions\n\nJN: When did you first realize you were neurodivergent?\nAlways struggled with focus, impulsivity, and delegation\nFriends with ADHD pointed out he had all the traits\nGot diagnosed at age 40 and turned ADHD into a strength\nJN: How did ADHD affect your leadership style?\nUsed to be a transactional leader, constantly checking on tasks\nTransitioned to transformational leadership using the 10-80-10 approach\nLearned to delegate, trust his team, and focus on high-impact work\nJN: What changes did you make in managing your business and team?\nUses Loom videos, SOPs, and AI to streamline work\nGives his team more ownership and accountability\nFocuses on high-leverage tasks rather than micromanaging\nJC: What are some of your best productivity strategies for ADHD?\nTime-blocking energy levels – Grouping similar tasks together\nRecording Loom videos & delegating – Saves time on repetitive tasks\nUsing binaural beats & movement breaks – Boosts focus & creativity\nJC: What are some productivity strategies that DON’T work for you?\nPomodoro technique – Finds longer deep-work sessions more effective\nStrict to-do lists –...","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}