ADHD and Executive Functioning Challenges
From Attention Talk Radio by Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC, CPCC, ACG
April 29, 2026 · 24 min
About this episode
In this episode, Jeff Copper explores executive functioning challenges related to ADHD and explains their relevance and impact.
Got ADHD? Do you struggle with executive functions? Executive functions are all the buzz these days. The question is, what are they? Why are they relevant? What is and is not an executive function? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com/) deconstructs executive functions. Moving beyond simple buzzwords and definitions, Jeff explains why common ADHD struggles like task initiation and prioritization are actually outcomes, not the problem itself. If you have executive functioning challenge but that is all you know about executive functions, this is a show you don't want to miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder, including managing symptoms of ADHD in adults with ADD or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by Jeff Copper, attention and ADHD coach, is designed to help adults (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated to help them get unstuck and…
People in this episode
Host: Jeff Copper
Topics covered
- ADHD
- executive functioning
- task initiation
- prioritization
- self-help
- mental health
Keywords
- ADHD
- executive functions
- task initiation
- prioritization
- cognitive engineering
- self-improvement
Sponsors
CHADD.org, ADDCA.com, ImpactParents.com, TimeTimer.com
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Attention Talk Radio, digcoaching.com
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