{"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.Michael 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.As 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.In this episode, we discuss ADHD, leadership, energy management, and how to structure your life for long-term success.Welcome to the show, Michael!QuestionsJN: When did you first realize you were neurodivergent?Always struggled with focus, impulsivity, and delegationFriends with ADHD pointed out he had all the traitsGot diagnosed at age 40 and turned ADHD into a strengthJN: How did ADHD affect your leadership style?Used to be a transactional leader, constantly checking on tasksTransitioned to transformational leadership using the 10-80-10 approachLearned to delegate, trust his team, and focus on high-impact workJN: What changes did you make in managing your business and team?Uses Loom videos, SOPs, and AI to streamline workGives his team more ownership and accountabilityFocuses on high-leverage tasks rather than micromanagingJC: What are some of your best productivity strategies for ADHD?Time-blocking energy levels – Grouping similar tasks togetherRecording Loom videos & delegating – Saves time on repetitive tasksUsing binaural beats & movement breaks – Boosts focus & creativityJC: What are some productivity strategies that DON’T work for you?Pomodoro technique – Finds longer deep-work sessions more effectiveStrict to-do lists – Prefers prioritizing tasks...","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}