The mysterious role of small talk at work
Today I reflect on a topic that you may not give much thought to. It can come as easy as breathing
Special interests as a source of subject matter expertise
Subject matter expertise is a desirable, and sometimes mandatory, competency to secure a job in companies and organisations. Bringing a
Identifying and applying strengths
A focus on strengths, not weaknesses Throughout our lives we can experience societal pressure to develop, to growth, to improve.
What is important in your life?
When was the last time you stopped to think about what is most important to you in your life? It
Executive functioning
What is executive functioning? The thinking processes that allows us to make decisions, plan our time, focus our attention, remember
Neurodiversity in Care 2026 online conference
It was a pleasure to present as a guest speaker at the Neurodiversity in Care online conference on 12 May
In conversation with Courage and Confidence podcast
You can now listen to the Courage and Confidence podcast episode I recorded in April 2026 with co-hosts Michelle Rogers
Cultivating a neurodiverse senior leadership team
Clarifying definitions Before we get into the detail, it’s worth reiterating what we mean by neurodiverse. Current estimates are that
Sensory sensitivities in an office environment
Sensory sensitivities relate to how an individual’s brain processes and responds to different sensory inputs. These sensitivities are sometimes referred
When is good enough good enough?
Good enough. As well as being a catchy Britpop song, it’s a phrase that came up in conversation recently. And
Silence is productive
Here are just some comments from my school reports. “A very quiet, industrious boy,…”“Although he is generally quiet…”“Wayne doesn’t waste
Overwhelm
I write based on my own lived-experiences. The feelings that surface and how we respond to them will be different