Skye Waterson on Breaking the Barriers: Overcoming Systemic Financial Challenges for Women

🎙️ Podcast Episode Description

Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast
Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Skye Waterson
Interview Title: How to Grow Without Overwhelm?

What if the very thing you’ve been trying to “fix” about yourself is your greatest leadership advantage?

After receiving a surprise ADHD diagnosis during the first year of her PhD, Skye Waterson turned personal struggle into purpose. Instead of forcing herself into traditional productivity models that didn’t work for her brain, she leaned into research, psychology, and lived experience to create practical, sustainable strategies designed specifically for neurodiverse entrepreneurs.

Skye went on to research and write more than 50 articles with a combined readership of over 250,000, and today she is the founder of Unconventional Organization, an internationally recognized coaching platform helping ADHD entrepreneurs work with their brains—not against them. With a background in psychology and firsthand understanding of neurodiversity, Skye has supported more than 800 entrepreneurs and executives in getting focused, following through, and growing without burnout.

She is also the host of the ADHD Skills Lab, which quickly became a trusted resource in the ADHD community with over 150,000 downloads. Skye has been featured on podcasts such as The Productivity Show, Faster Than Normal, ADHD Disrupt, and with the New Zealand Disability Employers’ Network.

In this powerful and practical conversation, we unpack what ADHD really is, how it impacts entrepreneurs, and how leaders can build businesses that support focus, consistency, and growth—without overwhelm or shame.

In this episode, we discuss:

Skye’s personal journey and the turning point that reshaped her work and mission
What it truly means to build a business that works with your brain
Key mindset shifts ADHD entrepreneurs need to grow sustainably
What ADHD is—and what it is, especially in entrepreneurship
Why traditional productivity advice often fails neurodiverse leaders
Simple, actionable strategies to improve focus and follow-through
How to tell the difference between ADHD challenges and mindset blocks
One practical tool Skye teaches clients is how to prioritize and stay on track

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, inconsistent, or frustrated trying to “do business the right way,” this episode will give you clarity, permission, and tools to lead—and grow—more confidently.

This links to Unconventional Organisation which is packed with practical strategies for entrepreneurs with ADHD.

https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

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Website: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnconventionalOrganisation

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skye-waterson-026286204/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unconventionalorganisation/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@unconventionalorganisationadhd

After getting a surprise ADHD diagnosis in the first year of her PhD, Skye turned her struggles into research-based strategies. She researched and wrote over 50 articles with a combined readership of 250,000+ and then began her next phase of disseminating these strategies around the world. Today Skye is the founder of Unconventional Organization, an internationally recognized coaching platform designed to help ADHD entrepreneurs harness their strengths for success. With a background in psychology and a personal understanding of neurodiversity, Skye has worked with 800+ entrepreneurs and executives to help them get focused and reach their goals. Skye has been a guest speaker on The Writer Files, The Productivity Show, Faster Than Normal, ADHD Disrupt, and the New Zealand Disability Employer's Network. Her podcast, the ADHD Skills Lab, became an instant mainstay in the ADHD community with 150k+ downloads and guests.