I have received so much glowing praise and feedback recently from happy clients, and from neurodivergent friends who I have supported, some by message or email, some via recommendations and testimonials.
If I was any good at marketing, this would be all over my socials, especially LinkedIn. That is what we need to do, right, when we are self-employed: market ourselves…
However, for many years I was told I come across as arrogant, brash, cocky etc, either directly or by implication. I am autistic, so there is a disconnect between my intent and how I come across (more on that to follow). I am also a tomboy, and I know my verbal and non-verbal communication style can be blokey (which is apparently fine for blokes, but not for women).
I was nominated this year for the National Diversity Awards and got about 25 votes with glowing praise, which I have screenshot to look back on when I need a boost, but I could not bring myself to fill in the forms about my achievements etc and never got around to it (I suspect some other nominees with ADHD did not get around to this part either, I noticed they extended the deadline by a week but that did not help).
I need to do the same by Monday for another award. Wish me luck!
Meanwhile, if you are interested in working with me, please have a look at my Recommendations section on LinkedIn, and send me a DM or an email.
Yes, this Pride Month has been a resounding success for me (although I am now unwell and burned out) but my speaking work is highly seasonal. Some months I earn £0.00.
Please please consider booking talks by neurodivergent and disabled speakers outside of the awareness days, weeks and months. We would really appreciate that!
Ausome Charlie 
I get told I am a bit loud and too direct a lot. But if they didn’t want an honest answer, why would you ask? Right? I can’t imagine marketing myself in this age of controlled social media. Glad I am retired. Good luck, hope you do very well.
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