I help leaders w/ADHD execute ferociously to increase results. I write about the habits, techniques, and science that transforms chaotic overwhelm to calm effective execution. 💪 🔥🚀

I’ve built and sold companies.
Sold millions to countless Fortune 500 brands. 
Led teams to the Inc. 500 — twice.
Hired and managed dozens of people. 

But none of that compares to what I do now.

Because for most of my career, I looked successful on paper… while silently battling chaos behind the scenes.

As a founder with ADHD, 
I lived in cycles of burnout, 
inconsistency, 
and confusion. 

I knew I had potential but I couldn’t access it consistently.
And I couldn’t lead the way I wanted to.

That realization was that my brain wasn’t broken, just wired differently, changed everything.

I went deep: therapy, coaching, performance frameworks, behavioral science.
And rebuilt my life from the inside out.

Now, I run Accountable, a coaching platform and community for visionary founders who want to scale with structure, lead with clarity, and operate at their full capacity.

I help founders break the cycles holding them back:

⛔ Overwhelm, distraction, and emotional reactivity
⛔ Team misalignment, conflict, or delegation struggles
⛔ Constant firefighting and decision fatigue

And instead build:

✅ Calm, confident leadership
✅ Clear systems for execution and delegation
✅ Habits that drive focus, momentum, and scale

If you're a startup founder who knows you're capable of more — but can’t seem to unlock it — I’d love to connect.

Because when you shift your internal operating system, everything else follows.

DM me. 

Let’s talk.

ADHD brains don’t follow the rules - they reinvent them.
Creativity doesn’t wait for focus. It bursts out of chaos.

Your mind zigzags, connects impossible dots, and sees ideas others miss.
That’s why ADHD people create work that feels alive, bold, and unforgettable.

Ideas often come in the middle of movement - a walk, a song, a messy desk, or even while you’re procrastinating.
The secret isn’t stopping the chaos - it’s harnessing it.

The trick? Catch the spark immediately.

Keep a notebook. 
Record voice memos. 
Sketch messy ideas.

One small action can turn a flash of inspiration into a masterpiece.

ADHD isn’t a limitation.

It’s a creative engine fueled by curiosity, energy, and unexpected connections.
When you embrace your unique attention patterns, hyperfocus becomes a superpower, turning scattered thoughts into projects that shine.

And don’t forget the magic of iteration:
 
Let messy ideas grow, fail, shift, and evolve.
Creativity with ADHD isn’t linear - it’s explosive, unpredictable, and unforgettable.

👉 How do you turn your ADHD sparks into real, actionable ideas every day?

P.S. If you’ve ever wondered why your business feels harder than it should, the 3-minute ADHD Founder Audit will show you where the breakdown is -and how to fix it. - try it free at app.accountable.live/audit

Ready to finally follow through on your ideas? Join my free 75-minute ADHD Founder Workshop and walk away with a focused 90-day action plan built for your brain.
👉 https://lnkd.in/gKj5THQx

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I help ADHD founders build their dream business without the constant doubt, overwhelm, analysis and rollercoaster of chaos.

If you have the clarity but not the follow-through - 
read this.

ADHD doesn’t mean lack of ambition.
It usually means too many ideas and no execution map.

Ever felt this?

You know what to do.

You have the talent.

The plan is clear in your head.

But the start never happens.

It’s not laziness.
It’s not “try harder.”
It’s not motivation.

It’s the ADHD brain running without a system.

Here’s the pattern I’ve seen in 100+ founders:

Brilliant ideas → No follow-through
Big goals → zero consistency
Endless planning → no launch

Not because they can’t.
Because they were never given the right framework.

That’s exactly why I built the ADHD Founder Operating System.
Not another course.
Not more information.
A system designed around how your brain actually works.

- Focus without forcing
- Execution without burnout
- Routines that don’t collapse after week 2

The Founding Member Launch is open.

Only 12 spots left.

You already know what to do.
Let’s remove the barrier between idea and action.

Lock in $95/mo before it doubles Monday.
For the founders who are tired of another year of “almost.”

Your brain isn’t broken.
It just needs a system built for it.

Check it out here - https://accountable.live/

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ADHD in a crowd isn’t chaos - it’s awareness turned up to 100.

You notice energy shifts, micro-expressions, tension in the room… long before most people even register it.

Crowd management isn’t about controlling people - it’s about reading them.
And that’s where ADHD shines.

Your brain scans constantly.

You sense who’s anxious, who’s drifting, who’s losing interest, who needs reassurance.
That hyper-awareness becomes a real-time radar system.

The trick? Channel it, don’t fight it.
 
Anchor your focus to three things:
 • the vibe of the room
 • the movement of the crowd
 • the emotional temperature

Once you lock into those, ADHD turns into a superpower:
quick responses, intuitive decisions, fast redirection, instant empathy.

And while others get overwhelmed, you adapt.
Your brain jumps between signals, manages noise, reads energy, and reacts with speed.

What feels like “too much” to you?
To a crowd, it feels like mastery.

ADHD isn’t a liability in high-energy environments.
 
It’s built for them.
Crowds move fast - and so do you.

How do you use your ADHD awareness to manage people or energy around you?

P.S. If you’ve ever wondered why your business feels harder than it should, the 3-minute ADHD Founder Audit will show you where the breakdown is -and how to fix it. - try it free at app.accountable.live/audit

Ready to finally follow through on your ideas? Join my free 75-minute ADHD Founder Workshop and walk away with a focused 90-day action plan built for your brain.
👉 https://lnkd.in/gKj5THQx

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The most dangerous lie ADHD founders believe is this: “I’ll do it later.”

Later turns into weeks.
Weeks turn into months.
And ideas stay trapped in your head instead of the market.

The truth?
You don’t need more discipline, motivation, or planning.

You need a system that understands your brain.

ADHD isn’t about inconsistency-it’s about friction.
And when there’s friction, execution dies.

That’s why so many founders:

Start fast but finish slow

Have genius ideas that never launch

Know the strategy but can’t move

It’s not because you’re unfocused.
It’s because you were never taught how your brain operates.

The Founder Operating System was built to fix exactly that.

So you can:
✔ start effortlessly
✔ finish confidently
✔ build momentum
✔ execute regularly

This isn’t productivity hacks.
This is building the right container for your mind.

There are only 12 founding member spots left.
Price is still $95/mo before it doubles Monday.

Your ideas deserve more than a notebook.
They deserve movement.

If you have the vision but not the system-
this is where everything changes.

Check it out here - https://accountable.live/

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ADHD brains don’t fail - they experiment loudly.

Here’s the truth nobody tells you:

Failure isn’t a sign you’re broken.
It’s proof you’re trying, exploring, and learning.

ADHD makes you feel every mistake intensely.
You overthink, you ruminate, you replay it in your head…
But that intensity is also what makes your wins unforgettable.

The trick? Fail small, fail fast, learn faster.
Break big tasks into tiny experiments.
Celebrate what worked, tweak what didn’t, then move.

ADHD isn’t a weakness.
It’s a supercharged feedback system.
The more you try, the faster you grow.

And here’s the best part: ADHD brains bounce back harder.
Once momentum hits, failures become fuel, not chains.

What’s the last “failure” that taught you more than success ever could?

P.S. Most founders guess at what’s holding them back. You don’t have to. Run the free 3-minute ADHD Founder Audit and see exactly where the gaps are. try it free at app.accountable.live/audit

Ready to finally follow through on your ideas? Join my free 75-minute ADHD Founder Workshop and walk away with a focused 90-day action plan built for your brain.
👉 https://lnkd.in/gKj5THQx

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Creativity with ADHD doesn’t come from calm thinking.
It comes from chaos, curiosity, and unexpected connections.

Your brain doesn’t think in straight lines.
It skips steps, jumps ideas, finds patterns no one else sees.
That’s not a flaw. That’s innovation.

ADHD creativity is fast, intuitive, and emotional.
Ideas show up when you’re distracted, moving, daydreaming, or procrastinating.
You don’t create in silence - you create in motion.

The trick isn’t to control the spark.
It’s to capture it.

Write the idea down.
Make the voice note.
Sketch the messy version.
Don’t wait for perfect.

ADHD brains aren’t built for routine creativity.
They’re built for breakthrough creativity.
You don’t just think outside the box - you forget the box exists.

And the world needs that kind of thinking.
The disruptors.
The visionaries.
The unconventional problem-solvers.

So stop comparing your process to everyone else’s.
Your creativity isn’t meant to look ordinary.
It’s meant to show possibilities most people never notice.

ADHD doesn’t limit creativity.
It accelerates it - when you let your brain work the way it was designed.

What’s the weirdest place your best ideas came from?

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ADHD isn’t just about focus - it’s about flow.

When something feels fun, the ADHD brain lights up.
Time fades, energy rises, and ideas start to dance.

Fun isn’t a distraction - it’s a doorway to creativity.
It’s how we think differently, connect dots faster, and invent what others can’t see.

Give an ADHD mind curiosity and play - and it’ll build something brilliant.
Give it boredom - and it’ll drift, searching for spark.

That’s the secret: fun fuels focus.
It turns pressure into passion and chaos into creation.

ADHD creativity isn’t about control - it’s about curiosity without limits.
We remix ideas, break patterns, and find shortcuts no one else imagines.
Our minds don’t ask “what’s the rule?” - they ask “what’s possible?”

Structure helps, but spark sustains.
That’s why playful work, visual tools, and variety make us thrive.
We don’t need monotony - we need momentum with meaning.

And when fun meets flow, something magical happens -

ADHD doesn’t just create ideas; it creates worlds.
It reimagines what’s ordinary and turns it into something unforgettable.

Because the ADHD mind isn’t chaotic -
it’s playful genius in motion.

P.S. Your brain isn’t broken. But your operating system might be. Run the 3-minute ADHD Founder Audit and find out. - try it free at app.accountable.live/audit

Ready to finally follow through on your ideas? Join my free 75-minute ADHD Founder Workshop and walk away with a focused 90-day action plan built for your brain.
👉 https://lnkd.in/gKj5THQx

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ADHD doesn’t just make you work harder - it makes you work differently.
Smart work isn’t about doing more.
It’s about hacking your brain to get results without burning out.

ADHD brains struggle with focus, but they excel at pattern recognition, hyperfocus, and creative problem-solving.
The trick? Design your workflow around your brain, not against it.

Break tasks into tiny experiments.
Prioritize energy, not time.
Use bursts of hyperfocus for deep work, then recharge before your brain hits overload.

Smart work with ADHD isn’t laziness.
It’s efficiency amplified.
You get more done in 2 hours than most do in a full day - when you play to your strengths.

The magic happens when you combine structure with flexibility:
Templates, reminders, and systems meet spontaneity and creativity.

ADHD isn’t a barrier to productivity.
It’s a launchpad for results - if you work smart, not just hard.

How do you hack your ADHD brain to work smarter, not harder?

P.S. Your brain isn’t broken. But your operating system might be. Run the 3-minute ADHD Founder Audit and find out. - try it free at app.accountable.live/audit

Ready to finally follow through on your ideas? Join my free 75-minute ADHD Founder Workshop and walk away with a focused 90-day action plan built for your brain.
👉 https://lnkd.in/gKj5THQx

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ADHD isn’t one-size-fits-all.
It shows up in three levels, and knowing which one you’re at can change everything.

1️⃣ Distracted ADHD
Your brain jumps from task to task, ideas feel like fireworks, and focus is rare.
Fix: Shrink your start line. One click. One step. Use timers and external reminders to capture attention.

2️⃣ Overwhelmed ADHD
Too many thoughts, too many emotions, too much noise. You freeze or spiral.
Fix: Externalize everything. Lists, notes, apps. Break big projects into micro-steps. Prioritize what actually matters.

3️⃣ Hyperfocus ADHD
You lock in on one thing and forget everything else - deadlines, meetings, meals.
Fix: Schedule checkpoints. Use alarms. Rotate tasks intentionally. Channel focus where it counts most.

ADHD isn’t about “getting rid” of yourself.
It’s about understanding your brain and building systems around it.

When you match strategies to your level, ADHD stops being a roadblock -
and becomes rocket fuel for productivity, creativity, and momentum.

Which ADHD level do you relate to most - and which strategy helps you the most?

P.S. Most founders guess at what’s holding them back. You don’t have to. Run the free 3-minute ADHD Founder Audit and see exactly where the gaps are. try it free at app.accountable.live/audit

Ready to finally follow through on your ideas? Join my free 75-minute ADHD Founder Workshop and walk away with a focused 90-day action plan built for your brain.
👉 https://lnkd.in/gKj5THQx

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ADHD doesn’t just scatter your attention - it twists reality in ways that confuse even you.

You can be hyper-focused on one thing…
and completely forget the other five things screaming for your attention.

You start a task with confidence,
then 10 minutes later, wonder: What was I doing again?

Your brain feels like a fast-moving car with no GPS.
Thoughts, emotions, ideas, and distractions all compete for the wheel.
And yes - it’s confusing.

The trick? Externalize your brain.
Write notes. Use timers. Break tasks into mini-steps.

Make invisible chaos visible.
Once you see the patterns, confusion turns into clarity.

ADHD isn’t broken.
It’s a mind that thinks in multiple dimensions at once.

Learning how to navigate it is what turns confusion into creativity, insight, and momentum.

What’s the thing that confuses your ADHD brain the most - and how do you handle it?

P.S. Your brain isn’t broken. But your operating system might be. Run the 3-minute ADHD Founder Audit and find out. - try it free at app.accountable.live/audit

Ready to finally follow through on your ideas? Join my free 75-minute ADHD Founder Workshop and walk away with a focused 90-day action plan built for your brain.
👉 https://lnkd.in/gKj5THQx

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Mistakes don’t define you - your response does.

ADHD brains feel every slip intensely.
You overthink, replay, and sometimes spiral… but that intensity is also your superpower.

The real power comes from how quickly you bounce back and experiment again.
ADHD minds don’t fail - they test, learn, and adapt faster than most.

A missed deadline, a wrong call, a messy project - these aren’t proof of weakness.
They’re signals, pointing to what to adjust next.

The trick? Pause, reflect, act.
Acknowledge the mistake. Pull one lesson. Take one next step.
Small, deliberate actions turn missteps into momentum.

Celebrate micro-wins along the way -
they rebuild confidence faster than self-criticism ever could.
ADHD isn’t a flaw.

It’s a feedback system, designed to teach, amplify, and fuel growth.
Your mistakes are not chains - they’re rocket fuel for what’s next.

The more you practice responding thoughtfully, the stronger your resilience becomes.

And here’s the kicker:
 
ADHD brains are wired for hyperfocus on what matters.
Once you channel the lessons, the comeback can be faster, bolder, and more creative than anyone expects.

How do you turn a slip-up into your next breakthrough?

P.S. Most founders guess at what’s holding them back. You don’t have to. Run the free 3-minute ADHD Founder Audit and see exactly where the gaps are. try it free at app.accountable.live/audit

Ready to finally follow through on your ideas? Join my free 75-minute ADHD Founder Workshop and walk away with a focused 90-day action plan built for your brain.
👉 https://lnkd.in/gKj5THQx

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The moment everything changed for me wasn’t when I succeeded - it was when I hit rock bottom.

Late nights.
No job.
Living with a friend.
No direction.
Just that endless ADHD spiral that convinces you there’s no way out.

5 years ago, I didn’t believe I’d build a family, a business, or even a stable life.

I thought something was wrong with me.

What I didn’t know back then was:

There was nothing broken.
I was just using the wrong system.

So I did the one thing nobody teaches you to do:

I learned how my brain actually works.

I stopped forcing myself into structures that weren’t built for me.
I stopped comparing myself to “non-ADHD” people.
I accepted my limits.
I leaned into my strengths.

And that shift changed everything.

It led me to Arielle.
It led me to my family.
It led me to building the life I was convinced I’d never have.

More importantly - it led me to a community.

A space where ADHD founders could:

build momentum instead of shame

create systems that work for their brain

stop overthinking and start executing

That community became Accountable.

It’s the support I wish I had when I was lost.

And now I want to give that same support to you.

I still have a dozen spots open for the 1-hour FREE 1:1 coaching session.
I won’t be offering this in 2026.

No motivation tactics.
No pressure.
Just the roadmap and accountability that finally gets you unstuck.

If you’ve been trying to do this alone - it’s time you don’t have to.

- Ian Tenenbaum

P.S. The Founder Operating System is open. Still $95/mo before it doubles.

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To stop procrastinating as an ADHD founder you cannot rely on motivation.
You need a system that forces momentum.

Every ADHD entrepreneur I coached this year said the same thing before they broke through.

“I know what to do. I just cannot get myself to do it consistently.”

The moment they stopped trying to depend on motivation and switched to weekly structure and real accountability everything changed.

My private clients this year

* generated millions in revenue
* raised millions in funding
* broke burnout loops
* rebuilt confidence
* and finally executed at a level they never reached before

None of that came from discipline.

It came from support.
It came from coaching.
It came from a system that keeps you moving even on the days your brain tries to stall you out.

Normally this type of support is only available inside my private coaching programs.

But this weekend I am opening the door in a way I have never done before.

As part of the launch of the Accountable Founder Operating System I am giving away a limited number of free one on one coaching sessions.

Here is how it works.

Monthly plan
* First ten get two free sessions
* Next ten get one free session

Annual plan
* First five get three free sessions
* Next five get two free sessions

Once those spots are gone the coaching bonus closes.

If you are tired of trying to make progress with motivation alone this is your moment.

The availability tracker updates in real time.
When a tier fills it disappears.

Check it out here: accountable.live

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ADHD doesn’t move slow - it moves in surges.

One moment, your brain feels stuck.
The next, you’re moving faster than anyone can keep up.

That’s the rhythm - not broken, just built for bursts.
When pressure hits, focus sharpens.

When excitement sparks, time disappears.

That’s when the hyperfocus kicks in - ideas flow, energy rises, and everything aligns.

ADHD speed isn’t chaos - it’s clarity in motion.
But here’s the trick: you can’t force it.
You ignite it - with urgency, curiosity, and challenge.

Because ADHD doesn’t thrive in stillness - it thrives in momentum.
The key isn’t slowing down to fit in it’s building a life that matches your pace.

When you give the ADHD mind something it loves,
speed becomes strategy,
and rest becomes recovery - not guilt.

ADHD isn’t about being fast for the sake of it.

It’s about knowing when to sprint, when to pause,
and how to turn every burst into progress.

When speed meets direction,
ADHD becomes unstoppable momentum in motion.

P.S. If you’ve ever wondered why your business feels harder than it should, the 3-minute ADHD Founder Audit will show you where the breakdown is -and how to fix it. - try it free at app.accountable.live/audit

Ready to finally follow through on your ideas? Join my free 75-minute ADHD Founder Workshop and walk away with a focused 90-day action plan built for your brain.
👉 https://lnkd.in/gKj5THQx

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ADHD doesn’t make you love less - it makes you love louder.

More intensity.
More honesty.
More heart.

Kindness isn’t accidental with ADHD.
It’s instinct.
You feel people deeply - their energy, their needs, their shifts.
So when you care, you care with your whole self.

But here’s the challenge:

ADHD emotions hit hard.
You overthink, overfeel, and sometimes pull away when you’re overwhelmed.
And yet… you always come back with love that’s pure, raw, and real.

The trick? Lead with gentle awareness.
Slow down before reacting.
Communicate what you feel.
Give yourself the same kindness you give everyone else.

ADHD kindness isn’t small - it’s impactful.

A single thoughtful gesture.
A genuine compliment.
A moment of emotional clarity.

It can change someone’s day instantly.

Love with ADHD is intense, vibrant, intuitive.
It’s not perfect - but it’s powerful.
Because when you show up, you show up fully.

What’s one act of kindness that feels natural to your ADHD heart?

P.S. If you’ve ever wondered why your business feels harder than it should, the 3-minute ADHD Founder Audit will show you where the breakdown is -and how to fix it. - try it free at app.accountable.live/audit

Ready to finally follow through on your ideas? Join my free 75-minute ADHD Founder Workshop and walk away with a focused 90-day action plan built for your brain.
👉 https://lnkd.in/gKj5THQx

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