#099 - Dr. Carey Heller - The Productivity Gap: Go from Knowing to Doing

About this episode

Dr. Carey Heller discusses strategies to overcome executive dysfunction and improve productivity.

Ever feel stuck in the gap between a great idea and actually getting it done? Licensed psychologist and executive function coach Dr. Carey Heller joins us to reveal how to master your workflow by spotting executive dysfunction and installing the right systems. Dr. Heller shares unique, actionable strategies, from using AI to break down overwhelming projects to leveraging physical movement for better focus and why the phrase "action precedes motivation" is the ultimate mindset shift. We also explore the importance of active recovery over passive rest and how to create lasting boundaries between your work and personal life. This episode is a practical guide for turning your intentions into repeatable, lasting habits. ℹ️ About the Guest Dr. Carey Heller is a licensed psychologist and co-founder of Heller Psychology Group, based in Bethesda, Maryland, specializing in ADHD and executive function challenges in children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Heller also runs an executive functioning boot camp program and can see clients virtually in 42 states. Dr Heller really focuses on helping people to be more efficient, better organized, productive, and happier as well as less…

People in this episode

Host: Cody McLain

Guest: Dr. Carey Heller

Topics covered

• productivity
• executive function
• workflow management
• ADHD
• work-life balance
• habit formation

Keywords

• productivity gap
• executive dysfunction
• AI in productivity
• active recovery
• work boundaries
• motivation
• habit formation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Heller Psychology Group, Montgomery County, MD CHADD, The George Washington University

Places: Bethesda, Maryland

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