‘Unapologetically ADHD’: These 10 Strategies Will Build a Life you Love with Pete Wright and Nikki Kinzer: A Fan-Favorite Rerun Episode

SuccessFULL With ADHD

This is A Fan-Favorite Rerun Episode

In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by two incredible guests, Pete Wright and Nikki Kinzer, the dynamic duo behind the new book, Unapologetically ADHD. With decades of combined experience in coaching, podcasting, and living with ADHD, Pete and Nikki share their unique journey of co-authoring their book and the lessons they’ve learned about failure, success, and working together as a team. We dive into their podcasting journey, strategies for navigating big projects, and how they’ve redefined ADHD productivity with compassion and practicality.

Nikki Kinzer is a professional certified ADHD coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She’s been coaching adults with ADHD since 2010 and has built a business around supporting the ADHD community through coaching, teaching, and podcasting. She lives with her husband, Brad, in Springfield, Oregon. Pete Wright was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 28 and has spent the better part of his life since then studying and podcasting about his lived ADHD experience. He is a professional podcaster and co-founder of the TruStory FM podcast network. He’s a former journalist, educator, and public relations executive and lives with his wife, Kira, in Portland, Oregon.

Episode Highlights:

[0:00] - Pete reflects on reprogramming how we view failure.
[0:44] - Introducing Pete Wright and Nikki Kinzer, their backgrounds, and the new book.
[2:35] - The origins of their podcast and the magic of their partnership.
[7:15] - Nikki’s journey into ADHD coaching and the transition to focusing on ADHD clients.
[13:20] - Pete’s perspective on working with a professional organizer and managing ADHD.
[17:03] - How their second book came to life and what made the process smoother.
[22:22] - Strategies they used to tackle challenges during the writing process.
[29:01] - Key takeaways from Unapologetically ADHD for managing big projects.
[37:37] - Pete’s deep dive into routines, executive function, and strategic friction.
[43:12] - Final reflections: reframing failure and embracing being unapologetically ADHD.

Links & Resources

• Visit Pete and Nikki’s website: takecontroladhd.com
• Order their book, Unapologetically ADHD: https://takecontroladhd.com/adhdbook
• Listen to their podcast: Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. https://takecontroladhd.com/the-adhd-podcast

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