Breaking the mould In leadership circles, there’s still a persistent belief in “the ideal leader”: fast-paced, polished, always available, and ready to tick every box on a long list of expected traits. It’s a neat picture, but it leaves out a lot of people. It also leaves out a lot of value. Many of the […]
How Neurodivergent Leaders Drive Organisational Change Read More »
Neurodiversity You will often hear me use the words neurodiversity, neurodivergent, or neurotype in my writing and workshops, especially when I talk about the opportunities and challenges for leaders. But what do these actually mean? Neurodiversity simply describes the natural variety in how human brains work. Just as we all have different physical traits, we
What Do We Mean by Neurodiversity? Read More »
Neurodivergent leaders find themselves at a challenging crossroads. Despite their apparent success, they can feel they have more to offer and that their current performance doesn’t fully reflect their potential. Working harder isn’t the answer—they may already be at a tipping point, which can be both frustrating and daunting. Fortunately, there are strategies neurodivergent leaders
Maximising Success: 5 Strategies for Neurodivergent Leaders Read More »
Introduction: I’m pleased to share that I recently contributed to an excellent article discussing the opportunities and challenges that neurodivergent employees face in the workplace, and how a few key adjustments can be transformative. I appreciate how the author, Gaby Hinsliff, emphasised that when employers see neurodiversity as an opportunity, both the individual and the
The Guardian’s Guide to ADHD and Autism: my contribution Read More »
One of a number of forthcoming articles exploring what it is like to experience an ADHD diagnosis later in ones’s career, and how one might embrace the opportunities it presents. Recently, a colleague reminded me of a past conversation where I disclosed my #ADHD diagnosis. She was surprised because her perception of ADHD – chaos,
Viewing Life through a New Lens: Navigating a Late ADHD Diagnosis Read More »
The first in a series of articles demonstrating the benefits of identifying, owning and deploying one’s neurodivergent strengths in the workplace. Have you ever questioned advice on how to succeed? Counterintuitive as it may seem, for neurodivergent individuals, effective work often means disregarding conventional wisdom. Finding your sweet spot could be your best strategy yet.
Unleashing Creativity: How Neurodistinct Thinking Trumps Conventional Wisdom Read More »
One in a five-part series on the benefits of recognising and supporting neurodistinct talent in your organisation, this is the story of Justin, a cyber software engineer, one of more than 300,000 people in the UK living with Tourette Syndrome (TS). Tourettes Action defines TS as “an inherited, neurological condition, the key features of which
Spotting Neurodistinct Talent: Creative Resilience Read More »
This is a five-part series on the benefits of recognising and supporting neurodistinct talent in your organisation. Yasmin, an HR Talent Officer working for local government, shares her experience: I struggled all through school. Despite a love of books, I was a slow reader and I even now spelling can be a problem. I could
Spotting Neurodistinct Talent: The Big Picture Advantage Read More »
I am thrilled to have been asked to write a follow-up article on neurodiversity for ALARM’s July Stronger edition. Entitled Superpowers at work, it highlights what organisations can do to identify and support neurodiverse employees, how they can ensure they are recruiting from the widest possible talent pool, and what all of this might mean
Superpowers at work Read More »
I was honoured and thrilled to be asked by ALARM to write an article for their April Stronger edition. Entitled Unleash Your Superpowers, it highlights how the neurodiverse* add value in the workplace. What can you do ensure that the power of neurodiverse talent is recognised and fully realised in your organisation? *The language of neurodiversity
Unleash Your Superpowers Read More »