Ty Hoesgen

Advanced Growth Institute 

Advanced Growth Institute is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations from around the world master their communication and people skills. 

1.) Elite Private Coaching — for individuals who want to gain a positively unfair advantage in their life and career. 

Our Elite Communication Accelerator is a private coaching program for growth-minded individuals who want to:

✅ Advance their career
✅ Become strong, influential leaders
✅ ​Get more respect
✅ Earn what they deserve
✅ ​Elevate their social life
✅ Form deeper relationships
✅ ​Live a less stressful life 

AGI works closely with clients on their communication and people skills, helping them overcome unique challenges and accomplish their personal and professional goals. 

2.) Custom Corporate Trainings — for organizations who care deeply about their team members and clients, and want to maximize their success in every interaction. 

Attendees are taught practical, science-backed communication strategies to boost sales, form deeper relationships, build trust and influence, listen with intention, and connect better with clients, co-workers, and customers.

Our captivating presentations have attendees smiling, laughing, rapidly taking notes, and leaving with a ton of actionable takeaways. 

3.) Other Resources — best-selling books, courses, guides, video trainings

Founder & CEO / Communication Coach

Elite Impact Publishing

We help aspiring writers, entrepreneurs, and influencers create, publish, and market best-selling books that create social impact.

Co-Founder

Wyse Meter Solutions Inc.

Major Account Executive

Hazelview Properties

Leasing Team Lead

Boardwalk

Loyalty and Retention Specialist

Leasing Agent

Community Residential Manager

Knight Archer Insurance

Life Insurance Broker

Welcome, I appreciate you being here. Quick question - can you relate to any of these?

→ You don't always explain your points clearly and concisely.
→ You sometimes feel nervous when speaking or presenting to groups.
→ You don't feel as confident in difficult situations (or around certain people).
→ You find it hard to organize and articulate your thoughts on the spot. 

If so, I totally get it. 

Even the lifetime overachievers and high performers feel this way sometimes. 

But what if you could make these 3 changes?

1) Learn to speak with unshakeable confidence
2) Master charisma to captivate any audience
3) Learn to organize and articulate your thoughts clearly and concisely 

(Especially on the spot or in high pressure situations)

If you do, you could gain:

— The ability to stay calm under pressure
— The power to own the room when speaking
— Increased respect from everyone you meet 
— A strong reputation in your company and industry 
— Open doors to new career/business opportunities

Now you might be thinking, 

"This all SOUNDS good Ty, but how the heck do you actually get there?" 😅

Great question. That's where coaching comes in! 

There are 3 key parts of my coaching program: 

1.) Personalized 1-on-1 coaching sessions tailored to your needs
2.) Step-by-step weekly plans to ensure constant improvement
3.) Messaging access for additional support and questions throughout the week 

Everything in the program is backed by science (and has been done with hundreds of people)

Because I know everything works, there's a 100% money back guarantee.

And if you're curious, here's a bit more about me:

→ Former shy, awkward farm kid who was a TERRIBLE speaker and loved avoiding people 

→ Today, 330+ professionals coached 1-on-1 across tech, sales, healthcare, finance, and more

→ World-Class Certified Speaking Coach
(Trained by Craig Valentine, former #1 ranked public speaker in the world) 

→ 3x best-selling author on communication skills 

→ TEDx speaker (recent talk given April 2025)

With all that said...

If you're ready to elevate your speaking skills and advance your career...

DM me the word “COMMUNICATION” 

Happy to have a quick chat about how everything works.

***Please mention whether you're interested in:

- 1-on-1 coaching programs
- Corporate group trainings

🧠 Advanced Growth Institute is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations from around the world master their communication and people skills. 

🏆 1.) Elite Private Coaching — for individuals who want to gain a positively unfair advantage in their life and career. 

💬 Our Elite Communication Accelerator is a private coaching program for growth-minded individuals who want to:

✅ Advance their career
✅ Become strong, influential leaders
✅ ​Get more respect
✅ Earn what they deserve
✅ ​Elevate their social life
✅ Form deeper relationships
✅ ​Live a less stressful life 

📈 AGI works closely with clients on their communication and people skills, helping them overcome unique challenges and accomplish their personal and professional goals. 

⭐ 2.) Custom Corporate Trainings — for organizations who care deeply about their team members and clients, and want to maximize their success in every interaction. 

🎤 Attendees are taught practical, science-backed communication strategies to boost sales, form deeper relationships, build trust and influence, listen with intention, and connect better with clients, co-workers, and customers.

✍️ Our captivating presentations have attendees smiling, laughing, rapidly taking notes, and leaving with a ton of actionable takeaways. 

📖 3.) Other Resources — best-selling books, courses, guides, video trainings

I’ve been on LinkedIn for 10 years.	
And I’ve never properly introduced myself…

My name is Ty, a communication coach born on a small farm in Western Canada. 

This is my story so far:

[1999]: Attacked by a chicken on the farm 
[2011]: Moved from the farm to the city (unrelated to the chicken)

[2015]: Started obsessing over communication 
[2019]: Taught piano to underprivileged kids 
[2020]: Moved to Toronto (it was for love – cheesy I know)

[2021]: Started my coaching business 
[2022]: Became a bestselling author 
[2025]: Gave a TEDx talk

[2025]: Have eaten thousands of chicken breasts to make up for the original attack

And that's only a small part of it. 

I'm also here to help you become an exceptionally clear, confident speaker in 90 days. 

So if you want to rewire your brain to organize and articulate your thoughts better, 

Toss me a DM :)

P.S. What’s your favorite way to eat chicken?

Speak w clarity and confidence in 90 days (guaranteed) 🏆 World Class Certified Speaking Coach / 3x Bestselling Author / TEDx Speaker

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If you’re talking to someone important, DON’T do this. 

Don’t put them ABOVE YOU in the conversation. 

What does this mean? 

- Being too agreeable 
- Being too eager to please 

Example: 

Earlier today I’m listening to a sales call from one of my clients.

When the prospect would say something about his problem, my client would say: 

“Oh yes, absolutely, lots of people deal with that, that’s a great point” 

(Watch the video to hear the tone I used - that’s what matters most)

The words aren’t terrible, but the energy comes across as:

“I want you to like me” 
“I want you to accept me”

And it seems like you’re putting the other person above you.

It’s better to have a more neutral energy. 

And this is true no matter how big or important the other person is.

If you want to have more success with important people, speak to them as if you’re on a level playing field.

After all, you’re both humans, right?

Do you agree with this frame?

Many people disagreed with JD Vance here.

He said: 

“Turkey doesn’t actually taste that good”

He claimed we really only make it because of tradition. 

An interesting take. 

For those who have turkey on Thanksgiving:

Do you agree?

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Disclaimer: This is not a political comment. 

This is purely a turkey based discussion 🦃

I’ve always HATED this feeling. 

Years ago in a meeting, my boss asks what my thoughts are about one of our processes.

And I have great ideas. 

But…

I ramble and don’t articulate them well. 

When I finish, he stares at me blankly for a couple of seconds, then asks: 

“Anyone else?”

No acknowledgment. 

Then one of my coworkers says something similar. 

But in a more clear, structured way. 

He also sounds more confident.

And everyone was like: 

“Oh, that’s such a great idea, I agree with him, blah blah blah”

Very annoying. 

I’m thinking “I work harder than this guy, and he’s not even very smart, this is nonsense” 

But it was my fault for being a poor communicator. 

And it was my responsibility to be better. 

I decided that communication would never be the thing to hold me back from reaching my potential.

And today as a coach, after working with over 300 1-on-1 clients, 

I never want that to be the thing that holds ANYONE back from reaching their potential. 

So if you’re into self-improvement and becoming the best version of yourself…

This might be worth exploring. 

After all, it’s a skill you use every day, right?

What do you think?

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If you want to speak with confidence, you need to stop ‘sitting in the dark.’ 

It’s costing you more than you think.
  
One of my clients described this perfectly:
 
“Improving my speaking feels like sitting in a pitch-black room.
 
And each week, you’re turning up the dimmer switch.”
 
When we started, his “room” was completely dark.
 
He couldn’t see what was holding him back.
 
But every week we worked together, the light got brighter.
 
And he started spotting the things he’d never noticed before:

— The small body language cues that chipped away at his credibility
— The weak, throwaway words that softened his impact
— The facial expressions that gave away his emotions
— The lack of clarity when speaking on the spot
 
These weren’t constant issues.
 
They only appeared in high-pressure situations.
 
(The moments when credibility matters most)
 
But here’s the thing:
 
Once he saw them… he could change them.

Because you can’t fix what you can’t see, right?

So if your speaking still feels “off” at times…
 
You’re probably just sitting in the dark.
 
And my job as a coach is simple:
 
1.) Turn up that dimmer switch
2.) Show you exactly what’s holding you back
3.) Give you a step-by-step plan to fix it

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If you need to “turn up the dimmer switch” on your speaking, I’m taking on a few new clients before the end of the year. 

Message me “clear” or book a call to learn more.

These 6 simple shifts completely transformed my speaking.
(And my life)

If you do even 1 of these, people will respond to you differently. 

I guarantee it. 

1.) When explaining something, clearly start with your main idea. 
(You're tough to follow otherwise)

2.) Show genuine interest in whatever situation you're in. 
(It’s contagious and people appreciate it)

3.) Serve your audience instead of focusing on yourself.
(They care more about themselves than you)

4.) Free yourself from judgment. 
(Again, they care more about themselves than you)

5.) Plan your stories in advance. 
(They'll be better than 99% of impromptu stories you hear)

6.) Put in more reps. 
(Communication is a skill that needs intentional training)

Which shift will you try first?

And which one has made a difference in your life?

3 Silent Credibility Killers (that might be keeping you stuck)

One of my clients was stuck in the same Director role for years.

Smart guy. 
(Also a bit of an overthinker)

But he couldn’t figure out why he stopped progressing. 

After reviewing a few of his meetings, the issue was clear:

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝟑 𝐂𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤.

𝟏.) 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲

His explanations weren’t sharp or concise enough.
(Articulation of thoughts)

𝟐.) 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

He was unconsciously sending signals of uncertainty at times. 
(Voice and body language)

𝟑.) 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

He’d sometimes assume understanding without confirming. 
(Listening and paraphrasing)

To the average person, these things probably didn't seem like a huge deal. 

Which is why he had a good job and was well-liked. 

But the difference between *good* and *excellent* is what can set you apart from others. 

And that's how you keep moving up. 

So here's what we did:

→ Clarity: Trained his brain to speak clearly under pressure
→ Confidence: Removed the uncertainty signals 
→ Confirmation: Learned to pause & paraphrase the right way

A couple months after working together, he scored a VP role at another company. 

(Keep in mind, the program itself is 3 months, so I won’t sugarcoat this and say he got a new job overnight)

But if you ever feel:

- Less clear than you should be
- Less confident when it matters
- Stuck at a certain level in your career/business 

The good news... is that it's all learnable.

And it's my favorite type of work. 

What do you think?

Can you relate to any of this?

If you’ve been trying to improve your communication, here’s why it still feels HARDER than it should.

You’re only trying to fix the parts you can see.

But the real problems are always the blind spots.

→ The shifts in tone you don’t hear.
→ The weak words you don’t notice.
→ The way nerves change your voice without you realizing.

Once you see these blind spots, your clarity and confidence jump fast.

That’s why I do free strategy sessions.

You get a clear breakdown of:

→ What’s actually holding you back
→ What to fix first for the biggest ROI
→ What your communication could look like in 90 days

No pressure. Just clarity.

And right now is the best time to do it.

Why?

Because for Cyber Monday, I’m doing 20% off all coaching programs.

(I would have posted this on Black Friday, but I was going HARD on the Christmas shopping. Lol)

Every program is customized to your level and budget.

For example, in the past week:

→ A new engineer signed up for a $1,000 program over 3 months.
→ An experienced CIO signed up for a $10,000 program over 3 months.

Different goals. Different intensity.
Both completely customized.

If you want this level of clarity, book a strategy session here:

https://lnkd.in/gTj3THS6

Remember: According to studies by Harvard, Stanford, and the Carnegie Foundation...

85% of a person's financial success is based on the level of their communication skills.

And if 300+ people have increased their income, confidence, and influence in my programs, why can't you?

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Btw, the 20% off only applies to calls booked this week, so let's get cracking!

If you ever get locked out of your house, try this...

Speak to your lock calmly and clearly.

Because communication is key 🔑 

Corny jokes aside, 

Communication does open a lot of doors. 

A person who can articulate their ideas: 

- Confidently
- Clearly
- Concisely 

While being: 

- Likable 
- Trustworthy 
- Respected 

can naturally attract the right opportunities. 

And the right people. 

Personally and professionally. 

Do you agree?

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P.S. 3 more days left to take advantage of 20% off coaching programs for Black Friday. 

Message me or book a call to learn more 🧠

If you don’t sound confident, people *don’t care* about what you’re saying.

That’s the cost of unclear communication.

I’ve seen smart people waste many hours: 

- Listening to podcasts 
- Watching YouTube videos 
- Going through online courses 

The problem is that consuming content doesn’t mean real-life improvement.

Here’s what actually works.

1.) Training your brain to clearly articulate your thoughts.

2.) Rewiring your confidence on a subconscious level

3.) Getting feedback on the exact situations you’re in. 

(The ones that actually help you make more money)

That’s what helped my client Mark turn things around quickly.

He was experienced, sharp, and highly capable, but in important conversations, he wasn’t as clear as he wanted.

And he wasn’t coming across as his best self.

So what did we do?

- Changed how he organized his ideas
- Elevated the way he delivered them
- Rewired the way his brain sees tough situations

And within 3 months, he was able to consistently speak with world-class levels of clarity and confidence. 

(No matter who was around)

Now if you’ve ever felt frustrated with something you said, remember this: 

Becoming an excellent communicator doesn’t have to take forever.

And you don’t need to figure it out alone.

If you had a system for improvement, you would be light years ahead of most people in 3 months. 

As always, I’m rooting for you.

“How long does it take to see results with your coaching?”

It’s a question that comes up sometimes. 

Here’s the truth: 

Most people start noticing a difference within 2 weeks.

But these are small changes. 

The bigger transformations happen over a few months.

Now in those first 2 weeks, what do people usually notice?

It depends what we’re working on, but it’s some combo of: 

- Finding it easier to organize and articulate your thoughts 
- Feeling a bit more confident and in control 
- Feeling a bit calmer and more composed
- Less filler words and weak words 

Now keep in mind, these aren’t MASSIVE changes immediately.

There’s no magic pill where you wake up in 2 weeks and suddenly become an elite communicator.

Trust me.

Because I’ve been trying to create one of those magic pills for years.

(If I figure it out, you’ll be the first to know)

With that said, you keep noticing changes as you improve each week.

And by the time the program ends, most people are shocked at how much progress they’ve made.

They’re also shocked at how differently people respond to them.

Why?

Not because we did anything crazy.

But because they’ve never had a proper, customized plan to follow before.

It’s like anything else.

How much money do you save without a proper budget or plan for your finances?

If you’re like me… probably not much.

But when you have a proven plan to follow, that’s when you start seeing real results.

Communication works the same way.

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If you’re curious about exploring this type of coaching, feel free to toss me a DM. 

(It’s getting cold in Toronto which means most of my time will be spent on my computer)

A lot of entrepreneurs think they’re “pretty good communicators." BUT...

That belief is exactly what’s holding them back.

Because if you think you sound "good enough"

You stop improving.

You stop reviewing your calls.
You stop asking for feedback.

And slowly, you start losing opportunities you never notice.

“Good enough” leaves money on the table. 

It doesn’t command rooms.
It doesn’t inspire people to follow your lead.

I’ve coached founders who built 7-figure businesses.

But they knew their thoughts weren't clear enough under pressure. 

And they still had those moments thinking: 

"I wish I had said that differently"

For many of you, the real leap isn’t from bad to good.

It’s from good to exceptional.

That’s where clarity, confidence, and composure can help you: 

- Close more deals 
- Get better opportunities 
- Be seen as an authority figure 

And ultimately scale your business.

Now a quick question to think about: 

How would you know if your communication skills have plateaued?

“You’re not making as much money as you want because you’re not saying the right words. 

Or saying them the right way.”

Hormozi is right. 

And because I’ve helped over 300 people with these exact things, I’ve seen a lot of mistakes.

Let’s talk about a MASSIVELY common mistake I see all the time.

(I’ve literally reviewed thousands of calls from myself and others, and this happens WAY more than it should)

The mistake:

Not giving enough space for your words to be absorbed. 

This comes across in 2 ways:

1.) Going too fast
2.) Not pausing the right way

If you do this, it’s harder for people to absorb and understand the significance of what you’re saying.

Which means you’re much less likely to get the results you want. 

If you give your words space…

It’s easier for people to understand the value of what you’re saying.

This shift alone could make you a LOT more money. 

And get you a LOT more buy-in on your ideas.

So watch your calls back, watch your meetings back, and make sure you’re not making this mistake.  

P.S. When was the last time you watched a recording of yourself speaking?

Why does no one talk about your State Of Mind when it comes to communication?

The state that you’re in can have a massive impact on the way you communicate. 

Imagine this: 

1.) You’ve just had a massive fight with a family member.

2.) Then you spill coffee on yourself. 

3.) Then you stub your toe. 

4.) And you open your computer to see a snarky email from someone you’re not a fan of. 

How are you going to show up and speak in that meeting? 

What’s your energy going to be like?

Now imagine showing up to that same meeting: 

- Calm
- Composed 
- Confident 
- Centered 

Do you think you would speak differently?

Probably, right?

Here’s a 3 step process to quickly change your state. 

BBV: 

1.) Body - sit up straight, open body position 
2.) Breath - slow, deep, intentional breathing 
3.) Visualize - imagine the situation going well 

Even 30 seconds of this will make a difference. 

Being able to optimize your state of mind quickly...

(before any situation)

Is an extremely underrated part of being a great communicator.

Do you agree?

P.S. It’s almost too cold in Toronto to keep doing videos outside…

Do you like to talk? If you do, great. But… 

It doesn’t mean you’re GOOD at it. 

Many of my close friends are extroverts. 

But just because you’re an extrovert… 

It doesn’t mean you’re a good speaker. 

Extroverts may feel comfortable in social situations and enjoy talking more than introverts.

But effective communication is a lot more than being outgoing. 

For example:
 
- Explaining things clearly and concisely
- Telling interesting stories
- Staying calm under pressure 

These are important skills regardless of personality type. 

And if you’re an introvert, you can 100% build these skills. 

And become an exceptional communicator. 

(Even better than your extrovert friends, if you’d like)

Becoming a great speaker requires effort and training. 

Regardless of your personality. 

And whether you’re an introvert, extrovert, or anywhere in between…

I’m rooting for you. 

You got this.

I once threw up before a meeting.

Okay, not once. 

Repeatedly.

I struggled a lot with speaking early in my career. 

It made me feel unworthy of success.

But the good news is that it forced me to learn a lot. 

5 lessons I learned from this period:

1.) Confidence is not a fixed thing.  
It’s something you can program into your brain. 

2.) Anxiety grows in avoidance. 
Trying to speak less doesn't solve anything. 

3.) Even 5 minutes of prep helps. 
Writing ideas out before a meeting will make you speak better. 

4.) No one wants you to sound smart. 
They just want you to be clear and simple to understand. 

5.) Time does not heal all things. 
Waiting for things to get better does not work. 

Thankfully, I'm now comfortable speaking in all different types of situations. 

Do I like to do it? 

Well, let's just say I still have to fight the introvert urge to stay home all the time. Haha 

But anything is more enjoyable when you know what you're doing. 

How about you?

What's one fear that you've outgrown?

P.S. Here's a pic of me from around that time. 
(10+ years ago) 

The editors must have been generous filling in my beard, because my facial hair was not very good at this age 😂

A founder I'm working with was UPSET after a board meeting:

“I was trying to sound stronger and ended up rambling.”

He runs a $10M+ company.
Incredibly smart guy.

He does big numbers.
He has the vision.

But when he had to speak in big moments, he still overdid it sometimes. 

- Talked too fast.
- Explained too much.
- Added points that didn’t need to be there.

Not wrong... just too much.

And it made his message harder to follow.

“I could see them checking out,” he told me.

“It felt like I was trying too hard.”

How did we fix this?

We worked on: 

1.) Tight structure
2.) Clear pacing
3.) Cutting 30% of what he was saying

A few weeks later, an investor said to him:

“You seem more sharp lately.

I don't know what you're doing, but it's landing better.”

He was pumped. 

Strong communication isn’t about talking more.

It’s about sounding clear, confident, and credible.

And instead of feeling frustrated or annoyed...

(because you know you could be speaking better)

You get to feel confident and proud of the way you speak. 

What do you think?

Do you ever feel like you’re trying too hard to sound “on”?

Warren Buffets wants you to invest in communication skills. 

It’s not just me. Ha
 
I love this quote from him: 

“The one easy way to become worth 50% more than you are now - at least - is to hone your communication skills - both written and verbal.

If you can’t communicate, it’s like winking at a girl in the dark.

Nothing happens. 

You can have all the brainpower in the world, but you have to be able to transmit it.”

You heard it from the man himself! 

Do you agree? 

P.S. I’m not sold on these A.I. pictures, but I think it’s better for everyone if it’s obvious they’re not real 😅

I’ve done hundreds of calls with prospects over the years, but I heard something RARE yesterday.   

We’re discussing the motivation behind him wanting to become a better communicator, and he says: 

“Well, I like giving gifts to people, I like buying nice things, I like giving people experiences.

And in order to give people the best experience possible, especially my clients, communication is a big part of that.”

He goes on to say:

“I’m a person that values quality, and the way that I speak should reflect that quality at a high level.”

This was interesting because normally people say things like: 

—> “I want to be more confident” 

—> “I want to advance my career and make more money”

—> “I want to grow my business and be able to influence people” 

—> “I want to get into politics so I can deceive people and get large amounts of power only to use it for personal gain and then not do any of the things I promised”

You know, the usual stuff. 

(Just kidding about that last one)

But this was a bit different. 

It was about: 

1.) Delivering an elevated, premium experience every time he speaks.

2.) Holding himself to a higher personal standard.

I thought it was interesting. 

What do you think?

Have you ever thought about speaking from that perspective?

Client Spotlight: Wanted to give a HUGE shout out to Tine Staric!

Tine has been blowing people away with his presentations and speaker sessions over the last few months. 

Tine is a:

- Microsoft MVP 
- Software Architect 
- Business Central Enthusiast

AND he makes his own beer. 

He's also an absolute pleasure to work with. 

Tine soaks up information like a sponge, is extremely coachable, and is always eager to learn and get better. 

It's very cool. 

And at the rate he's going...

I wouldn't be surprised to see Tine speaking on the world's biggest stages one day!

Microsoft MVP | Software Architect at Companial

Optimize Your ADHDish Brain to grow your business without the overwhelm | Brain Engineer

Most ADHD experts teach you how to deal with your struggles.
I’m here to help you get rid of them.

Because ADHD isn’t your problem.
There’s simply a gap in thinking skills.
And that gap is costing you time, money, energy, and growth.

I work with ADHDish business owners who are ambitious and driven
But find themselves stuck in cycles of procrastination, stress and overwhelm.

Together, 
We optimize the way your brain works, 
So you can run your business with more ease.

Clients have:
- Tripled revenue while reducing work hours.
- Batch out content for 12 weeks at a time.
- Reduced procrastination so much that they doubled their output and their income.

This isn’t mindset coaching or productivity hacks.
It’s a neuroscience-backed program that helps you solve the root cause and get real results.

At the root of it all is the 28 thinking skills.
And knowing where your gaps are is the first step. 

Take the assessment to see where your brain is currently holding: www.lifepixuniversity.com/cf

ST Rappaport 🧠

I wasted 3 hours,

By blocking out 3 hours
to "improve the podcast"

At the end of those 3 hours not much was done. 
Ouch.
 
The problem was I gave myself a topic. 
Not instructions.
 
"Improve podcast" isn't a task. 
It's a category.
Not helping my brain do the work. 
 
So I fixed it immediately. 
Next podcast block on my calendar?

Instead of "improve podcast" 
I wrote: "Improve the intro stories with more emotion, depth to get people to want to listen to the episodes.”
 
Guess what happened?
8 episodes of incredible stories have been created.
 
This is the difference between specific instructions vs. vague goals.
 
Right now,
Stop.
Check your upcoming schedule.
 
Have you been vague or did you write specific actions you're going to take?
 
Tell yourself exactly what to do.
When the time comes, 
you'll have much easier time doing the task.


P.S. What's your schedule today?

Optimize Your ADHDish Brain to grow your business | Brain Engineer for high-level business owners

I’m that boring friend who:

doesn’t like chocolate. Or candy.
schedules fun. 
will send you my calendar link instead of playing phone tag for three days.
is in bed early every night.
can’t sit still through a movie.
leaves parties without saying goodbye.  
will make you walk if we have an option.
connects everything to thinking skills. 
doesn’t like group chats. At all.

and… I’m not mad about it:)


What’s something that makes you “boring”? 👇

Coach for ADHD Business owners 
Jumping on couch and sharing how boring she is with the intentional stuff she does to make life easier

Coffee in hand, you sit down to do the important work.

And find yourself answering emails.

Still needs to happen, right? Still productive.

An employee has a question.

Check LinkedIn real quick.

Back to the important work.

Actually… I need to organize my desk first.

Someone commented on my post, better reply now.

Open the doc to finally start…

Only for David to call you.

3 more things get jotted onto sticky notes.

Back to the important work.

Never mind, this work is more interesting.

How is it 2 pm already?

Grab a snack.

Reply to a few messages.

Been busy but nothing actually happened.

Turn on a Pomodoro timer.

You just need to focus.

But you can’t.

So you scroll again.

Repeat.




This cycle is exhausting.
And there’s always a reason you keep avoiding that one task.

Until you fix the real issue, 
no amount of willpower or timers are going to save you.

Because the problem isn’t motivation.
It’s a thinking skill gap 
something your brain hasn’t learned how to do yet.

Find out which thinking skill is slowing you down: https://lnkd.in/dtvEJwZr


P.S. Which part of this cycle traps you the most? 👇

Optimize Your ADHDish Brain to get more done in less time | Brain Engineer for high-level business owners

Trying to focus with ADHD and getting caught in the cycle

I’ve got a client who gets more done in one day 
than most people do in a week. 

Back-to-back meetings.
Always moving.
Always "crushing it."
 
But every single evening?
Completely drained. 
Empty. 
Not much energy for his family.
 
As he was finishing Optimize Your ADHD Brain,
he told me: 
"I actually feel alive again. 
And it’s not ‘cuz I’m working less. 
I’ve just learned to manage my energy better."
 
I smiled so big.
Not only ‘cuz I’m happy for him.
But because we never once spoke about energy management 
in the past 90 days.
 
By simply improving his thinking skills,
He’s been able to figure out what the problem was 
and come up with a solution.
 
HE SOLVED IT WITHOUT ME.
And that’s what I want you to have also.
 
I don’t want you to be reliant on me.
I will not always be there to solve your problems.
I want you to be able to figure out what to do in any situation. 
 
I have no idea 
what’s gonna happen to you in Optimize Your ADHD Brain,
I just know, 
I’ll do my best to give you the skills 
so you can solve the problems on your own.

Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/d8iDE3Bw


P.S. What time of day do you have the most amount of energy?

ST Rappaport doing brain exercises with an ADHD client to help her improve her brain. This way she can have an easier time running her business.

If you see me on Sunday morning deep in focused work, 
it's strategic. 
I set the pace for my week before the week sets it for me.

If you see me skipping down the street like a kid, 
I hope you’ll join me. 
Joy doesn't have an age limit.

If you see me asking a weird question, 
I'm going somewhere with it. 
I’m just helping your brain see the connection.

If you see me mid-run solving three problems at once, 
know that movement unlocks thinking. 
Sitting still isn't always productive.

If you see me making a quick decision, 
trust that speed doesn't mean careless. 
I went through the whole process, 
just faster than you saw.

If you see me scribbling on a napkin, 
that's my brain trying to behave in public. 

If you see me turning down an opportunity, 
it wasn't easy. 
But saying no to good things makes room for great things.

If you see me saying, "Wait, tell me that again," 
I just found gold in what you said. 
Your throwaway line will be used in every conversation for the next week.
 
If you see me taking a deep breath, 
I'm about to say something most people don't want to hear. 



If someone followed you for a day, 
what unhinged habit would they see? 👇

When I was 11 years old,

I was told I needed to 
improve my thinking skill of categorization.
 
But I was convinced I was good at it.
(fixed mindset 🚩)
 
So even tho I got sessions for it.
NOTHING changed.
 
About a year later, 
I got sessions to help me with categorizations again
And AGAIN nothing changed
 
About a year later,
I got sessions to help me with categorizations again 
(yup, a 3rd time)
And AGAIN nothing changed.
 

It took getting trained on how to help others 
improve their categorizations
for me to move from that fixed mindset to a growth mindset
and I was able to improve my categorizations.
 
During that training,
I saved 23 hours that week just from categorizing my tasks differently.
 
Imagine what my life would have looked like
if I improved categorizations the first time around 🤯


If you think you're perfect,
then you maxed out.
 
That's why on the thinking skills assessment (https://lnkd.in/dtvEJwZr)
there's no right or wrong.
It's a scale that you can get better at.
 

What's something you know you're really good at? 
And how do you keep it from stopping you from growing?

7 Things Nobody Tells You About Your ADHD Brain:

(being brutally honest)
 
1) Sitting still while thinking isn't a requirement. 
Your brain might actually work better while you’re moving.

2) Starting isn't hard because you're lazy. 
It's hard because your brain already knows there's a difficult part coming later and it's trying to protect you from it.

3) Overwhelm doesn't mean you can't do it. 
It just means your brain doesn't see the path yet.

4) Systems don't fail because they're weak.
They fail because they don't match how you actually think. 

5) Consistency is just making it easier to do the task than to avoid it. 
That's it. That's the secret.

6) You don't need someone to hold you accountable. 
You need the skills to trust your own follow-through.

7) Most ADHD struggles aren't permanent traits. 
They’re simply some thinking skills your brain hasn’t learned yet. 


What would you add to the list 👇

ST Rappaport
Brain coach for ADHD business owners and ADHD entrepreneurs
Understanding your adhd brain in business and productivity 


Signs you're working WITH your brain vs. AGAINST it:


You set up systems that do the heavy lifting for you
not create so many reminders you need reminders for your reminders.

You talk to yourself like a friend who believes in you
not someone who hates you.

You schedule deep work when your brain actually works
not between calls and Slack messages.

You say no to good opportunities to protect the great ones, 
not say yes out of guilt, then resent everyone including yourself.

You ask 'What's missing?'
instead of 'Why am I like this?

You leverage your strong thinking skills 
not beat yourself up for your weak ones.

You challenge your brain to grow stronger
not accept 'that's just how I am' as a life sentence.


What did I miss? 👇

Working with your brain verses against your brain as someone with ADHD

What successful ADHDish business owners do 
that everyone else misinterprets:


Make decisions fast because slow thinking creates drag on the entire system.

Figure out the big domino before touching anything.

Don’t waste energy on what happened in the past. They’re onto the next thing. 

Ask questions. All day. To their team, clients and even themselves. 

Track daily actions, not the vanity metrics.

Protecting strategic thinking time like it’s revenue because it is.

Say No more than Yes.

Manage their emotions so they can stay focused on solutions.

Know that most business problems are simply a gap in skill. 

Have hard conversations immediately because waiting just adds mental weight.

They have no budget for investing in themselves, as they know the ROI will always be greater. 

Operate in their Zone of Genius and intentionally grow it over time.

Take 100% responsibility. For everything. 



Which one hit you hardest? 👇

Successful ADHD business owners do the following

3 Ways to get started on a task 
when there's a lot of information:
 
(You do not need to use all)
 
1) Just take the first baby step.
Put laundry away.
Open the document.
Find the phone number.
 
2) Figure out what is the one action that will have a ripple effect on the rest of the tasks.
It's the big domino. 
Doing that one first reduces (or eliminates) the need to do other actions.
 
3) Look at the parts of the task and then zoom out.
Which of these parts can go together?
Batch similar parts together to make the whole process easier.


P.S. How do you get started when there’s a lot of information?

I don't care if you have an ADHD diagnosis.
 
I care about whether you have strong thinking skills or not.
 
Can you break down complex problems?
Can you focus when it matters?
Can you plan ahead and execute? 
Can you communicate clearly?
 
Instead of "I can't focus because I have ADHD"
Try "How can I strengthen my ability to focus?"
 
Instead of "It's too complicated so I avoid decisions" 
Try "How can I build my decision-making process?"
 
Your brain is trainable. 
Regardless of what it says on your medical chart.


P.S. Do you think people should get a diagnosis if they suspect ADHD?


_______
If you're an ADHDish business owner
(diagnosis or not!)
and want to make the most of your brain
so you can get grow your business with ease
DM me so we can make it happen.

9 Things I Stopped Doing: 
(and what happened)

1) I stopped forcing motivation.
My output doubled once I started engineering conditions instead.

2) I stopped chasing the perfect morning routine.
My days have become more effective.

3) I stopped trying to be normal.
My results got way better than normal.

4) I stopped avoiding hard tasks.
They were only hard because my thinking skills were weak.

5) I stopped jumping to solutions.
Understanding the pattern fixed 10 problems at once.

6) I stopped fighting my brain.
Working with it made everything easier.

7) I stopped accepting ‘this is who I am.’
It was never identity (just untrained skills).

8) I stopped jumping into execution mode.
Thinking saved me days of work.

9) I stopped optimizing everything.
Focusing on the one thing that mattered 
moved the needle more than all the rest combined.

What's one thing you need to stop doing? 👇

Things I'm stopping to do as an ADHDish business owner

"You're a really expensive coach."

Well,
First, I'm not a coach.
But if you want to categorize me that way, it's alright. 

 
The price tag?
It's the results. 

Every person who goes through Optimize Your ADHD Brain 
joined because they want to be more productive.

Except,
They don't JUST become more productive.

They end up with:
More confidence
Improved communication
Better relationships
Tools to deal with whatever life throws at them
And a whole lot more inner peace. 




P.S. What's been an expensive investment but so worth it?

Things that are supposed to help… 
but actually make it worse:


Setting 12 alarms
It becomes nice morning music
And you still oversleep because your brain just ignores them all. 


Deleting social media
It’s downloadable again.
Or you’ll find something else to get addicted to.
 

Writing everything down
Now you have 47 notebooks, 12 apps, and sticky notes everywhere
And you still can't find the one thing you need.


Accountability partners
Now you’re finding such good excuses
that even you start believing them


Setting impossible standards
Your brain loves the vision, but forgot about the details
By Tuesday, the goal is old


What’s something that’s supposed to help 
but only makes things worse? 👇


P.S. When you solve the core issue, 
you actually solve the problem.
Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d8iDE3Bw

ST Rappaport
ADHD coach and brain engineer
for ADHD business owners and entrepreneurs 

You have no idea what communication means,
And it's affecting you're ability to communicate. 
 
You have a vague idea what communication is, 
your employees, 
family 
& friends 
have their own general idea. 
 
And that's where miscommunication is bound to happen. 
 
 
With someone you communicate to often, 
it worth taking the time to define 
what communication looks like to you 

Essentially,  
communicate how you're gonna communicate.
 
Make sure you're all on the same page.
 
And with someone you don't communicate with often? 
(Such as a potential client)
Overcommunicate.
 
This way hopefully, 
one of the ways you say it will be what their brain understands.
 
 
P.S. A big factor in what a person considers communication 
is based on their thinking skills. 
If you know what their strong/weak thinking skills are, 
you can communication to them accordingly. 


P.P.S. What's communication tip that has really helped you?



____
If you're an ADHDish business owner
who wants to get more done in less time,
DM me so we can make it happen.

9 Struggles I see daily in ADHDish Business Owners:


1. Needing that dopamine hit so badly you do busywork 
instead of the thing that actually matters.

2. Feeling everything so intensely that a small setback derails your entire day.

3. Only able to get work done under pressure, 
so you procrastinate for days then pull all-nighters.

4. Details feel unbearable, 
so invoices go unsent and 
communication falls through the cracks.

5. Sprinting so hard you burn out, 
then beating yourself up for needing rest.

6. Emotions running so high you can't think straight 
and making decisions you regret later.

7. Drowning in everything that needs to be done, 
so you do nothing and feel worse.

8. Saying yes to everything 
because you can't handle disappointing people 
then resenting everyone.

9. Lack of focus when you need it most.


👉None of these struggles has to be permanent.
Every single one is a skill gap, not a character flaw.

Learn the skill in a way that works with your brain, 
and the struggle disappears.



P.S. What do you struggle with? Drop it below. 
Someone else needs to know they're not alone.

Common Struggles for ADHD Business Owners


Want to sound like the 
smartest person in the room?

Stop rambling.
 
My client, Sarah, was in a mastermind meeting. 
They’re going around the room,
everyone sharing their insights. 
Person after person just... talking. 
Or more like rambling.
 
Then Sarah spoke.
One clear sentence.
Straight to the point.
 
The room went quiet.
The facilitator said, 
"That was really profound. Can you repeat what you just said?"
 
Sarah laughed when she told me, 
"ST, I didn't say anything special. Everyone else was just rambling. So when I spoke precisely, it sounded profound."
 
That's the power of processed thinking.
Most people think out loud. 
They use their audience as a sounding board. 
 
(And yes, there is a place for this kind of thinking.
But not when people need you to get to the point.)
 
Try this in your next meeting:
Before you speak,
Write down what you want to say,
That way, by the time you get to speaking,
It has been processed, and you can give your clear thought.
 
While everyone else is filling the air with words, 
You’ll be delivering profound insights.


P.S. Have you ever noticed that your brain shuts down as soon as a rambler starts talking?


_______
This kind of precise thinking is exactly 
what we develop in Optimize Your Brain. 
Your team understands you better, 
your clients connect with you better
and whenever you’re presenting, it’s full of lightbulb moments.
Apply here: https://lnkd.in/d8iDE3Bw

ADHD is real.

ADHD is not
an excuse.

So,
Instead of blaming ADHD,
ask yourself:
How can I learn this skill?


P.S. What's your favorite part about having ADHD?

7 Things I'd tell my younger self:

1) Sometimes you save time by procrastinating. 
Not everything needs to happen NOW.

2) Track inputs, not outputs. 
You’ll achieve your goals faster.

3) Do not accept yourself for who you are. 
Most people will disagree, but that’s just noise.

4) You don’t need to pull people up. 
Find the ones already climbing. 
(And you don’t have to feel guilty about it.)

5) Stop asking "Why can't I do this?" 
and start asking "What skill makes this easier?" 

6) After you listen to your intuition, 
take the time to put into words what you’re feeling. 
It will be easier to communicate your decision.

7) Look for the small wins along the way. 
They’ll give the motivation you need for the hard days. 


What would you tell your younger self? 👇

7 things I'd tell my younger self as an ADHD Brain coach and Brain engineer


He’s fast.
 
He picks up 80% of the info immediately.
Quick learner.
And get right into it. 
 
But here’s the problem:
My client constantly missed the last 20%.
And that 20%?
 
It’s the part that trips him up.
So instead of flying forward,
he has to slam on the brakes,
step back,
and redo the work.
 
Slows him down.
Kills momentum.
 
But when he pauses earlier…
to catch that missing 20%…
everything else flows more easily.

 
Sometimes the “slow down” is actually the shortcut.


P.S. Are you the type of person who likes to get started immediately
Or do you need all the information to begin?


______

If you're an ADHDish business owner
who wants to get more done in less time,
DM me so we can make it happen.

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