This Mental Health Awareness Week, I have no paid work, but I plan to publish free content about mental health every day. YouTube (4 minutes) for Speakers Collective Transcript: I’m Charlie and I am neurodivergent. That means neurologically different; my brain is not standard issue. Some of my neuro differences I was born with, othersContinue reading “Mental Health Awareness Week 2024”
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My first TED talk
Do you remember your first TED talk? During sixth form and university (and my other two Alice in Blunderland years still in Lancaster after flunking university), I spoke like Bill and Ted most of the time. This started as a fun thing to do with my boyfriend Andy when I was 17 (we both lovedContinue reading “My first TED talk”
One year since I did a naughty thing…
One year ago today, I did a naughty thing and sampled some ADHD medication. They worked, and there was an unexpected side effect, this epiphany: I could no longer tolerate working in HR, and I must become my own boss. And neurodiversity needed to be main mission, not my side quest. Yes, one year ago!Continue reading “One year since I did a naughty thing…”
The launch of Club Ausome
Yesterday, I soft-launched ‘Club Ausome’. This is what I am calling the work I am doing to signal-boost my friends who are neurodivergent or disabled, have a lot to offer, and are not getting the recognition they deserve. ‘Club Ausome’ consists of a weekly half-hour live event, with a different guest(s) each week, and aContinue reading “The launch of Club Ausome”
My Autism Acceptance Month talks
I just received an email with such lovely feedback from my talk yesterday, I just had to share: ‘Thank you also for a brilliant, informative event.We have received lots of positive feedback about it, such as:– Interesting and inspirational speaker.– Great to hear her personal story and tips around allyship.– Very relatable.– Pure honesty aboutContinue reading “My Autism Acceptance Month talks”
The 5 year anniversary of Iggy leaving this inhospitable world
I had originally planned to make a big deal yesterday out of the fifth anniversary of Iggy’s death, but on the day I didn’t feel like dwelling on this too much, and didn’t want a social media notification overload, so we got on with life as normal for us. I did manage my traditional thingContinue reading “The 5 year anniversary of Iggy leaving this inhospitable world”
Professional Membership of the Professional Speaking Association
I am happy to share that I am now officially a Professional Member of the Professional Speaking Association! When I left my permanent HR job in June 2023 to turn my side quest neurodiversity inclusion into my main mission, I expected to do one or two speaking events some months but mainly do HR EDI consultancy.Continue reading “Professional Membership of the Professional Speaking Association”
Exciting News about NHS Right to Choose!
I have just found out that ProblemShared now offer diagnosis and post-assessment support through the NHS Right to Choose scheme. ProblemShared have been offering neurodevelopmental assessments for some time, and have a sound reputation for thoroughness and quality of care. They are also the first Right to Choose provider in the UK to offer psychoeducationContinue reading “Exciting News about NHS Right to Choose!”
Making Job Descriptions neuro-inclusive
Question: Standard job profiles are not helpful, and may be off-putting to ND candidates. Any advice? Charlie Hart’s answer: It is important to review all job adverts, job descriptions, and person specs, to ensure they are neuro-inclusive, and do not disadvantage any individuals whose characteristics have no bearing on their ability to perform the role.Continue reading “Making Job Descriptions neuro-inclusive”
Question re: AuDHD and project work
Question: How can we better accommodate ND in project delivery in an industry where we are pressured with deadlines, reacting to change and delivering financially? Charlie Hart’s answer: Some neurodivergent people can really thrive and excel in a project environment, systematically ticking off deliverables, re-planning where things change etc. I love project work! My autisticContinue reading “Question re: AuDHD and project work”
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