211. Taking Control with ADHD: Antonia Bowring’s 3-Part Planning System

Guest: Antonia Bowring, Executive Coach & Author of Coach Yourself and The ADHD Planner

Don’t miss this insightful conversation with Antonia, where we dig deep into how ADHDers can reclaim control over their time and goals with a simple, compassionate approach to planning!

In this episode, we sit down with Antonia Bowring, a renowned executive coach, to discuss her revolutionary approach to planning and prioritization for those with ADHD. Antonia, a top New York-based coach and one of The American Reporter’s “10 Leadership Coaches to Watch” in 2022, shares insights from her latest book that empowers ADHDers to take control of their schedules and reduce overwhelm through a simple yet effective planning system.

Antonia’s 3-part planning method helps ADHDers manage their time with more clarity and confidence, offering a practical roadmap to achieve goals at work and home. With humor, compassion, and empathy, she explains how ADHDers can implement the system in just two hours a week—and the impact it can have on productivity, mental health, and self-care.

In this episode, we cover:

• Welcome back! Antonia gives us an update on her upcoming endurance challenge: Everesting 29029 at Stratton Mountain in Fall 2024. (Did she complete it?)

• How do you get an ADHD diagnosis? Antonia talks about her personal ADHD journey and what led her to create tools for neurodiverse leaders.

• The importance of planning as self-care: Antonia explains how planning and prioritization are forms of self-care, especially for those with ADHD. These practices not only reduce stress but help ADHDers channel their potential into action.

• Breaking down the 3-part planning system: Antonia walks us through the components of her ADHD-friendly planning system: the weekly planning session, the weekly overview tool, and the three options for creating a daily to-do list. She explains how they work together to create a manageable week.

• Overcoming resistance to planning: New to planning? Antonia offers tips on how to overcome the initial resistance many ADHDers feel when starting a planning system.

• Misconceptions about ADHD and productivity: What are the most common myths Antonia encounters in her work with neurodiverse leaders? She dives into how her book challenges these misconceptions and provides a practical, flexible approach to planning.

• Humor and empathy in coaching: Antonia shares why humor and empathy are essential in her coaching and how they support ADHDers on their journey toward greater self-awareness and productivity.

• Success stories: Antonia tells the story of one of her clients who implemented the system and saw significant improvements in their daily life and work.

• The impact of her book: What are Antonia’s hopes for the future of her book and its impact on the ADHD community? Plus, the legacy she hopes to leave in empowering ADHDers to take control of their lives.

Key Takeaways:

• Planning and prioritization are powerful forms of self-care, especially for ADHDers. This book is designed to help you put your potential into action.

• Antonia’s 3-part system can be implemented in less than two hours a week—offering you a way to reduce stress and achieve your goals at your own pace.

• Humor and empathy are central to creating a non-judgmental and motivating approach to managing ADHD.

Links & Resources:

• Antonia’s book: Coach Yourself: Increase Awareness, Change Behavior, and Thrive (Published by Wiley & Sons)

• Learn more about Antonia’s coaching and ADHD resources: Antonia Bowring Coaching

Connect with Antonia:

• Website: www.antoniabowring.com

• Instagram: @AntoniaBowring

• Twitter: @AntoniaBowring

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