It is common for ADHD & Dyslexic brains. “This project is going to take FOREVER, I don’t have enough time to even start it now, I will just wait until later.” This is the great project anxiety lie that we tell ourselves. Most of the time you don’t even realize that you are saying this
Is your HR department or managers pushing some of your most talented and productive employees right out the door?
Recently I spoke with a handful of people dealing with managers and HR departments that are so confused. The work is getting done, and done well, but it is not in the way that the manager or HR department understands and believes is the “right way.” I see this most often when managers have never
The 4 Stages of Learning and Neurodiversity Coaching
The 4 Stages of Learning: Level 1: Unconscious Incompetent “I don’t know what I don’t know.” This person is unaware that there is a need for skill development. Level 2: Conscious Incompetent “I now know about it, but I’m not very good at it.” This person is aware of the need for skill as well
Different Thinkers, Meetings, and Ideas
Sometimes figuring out the right timing for communicating ideas in meetings can be tricky for different thinkers, but there are strategies to help! Transcription: Hi, I’m JoyGenea, international neurodiversity coach for dyslexics and adults with ADHD. Different thinkers, meetings, and ideas. So, I’m guilty of this all the time, and I’ll own it, but I
Dictation Software for Gmail
Dictation software can make a huge difference for dyslexics managing lots of work emails. Tune in to see the Gmail dictation software I tested! For more details, you can check out my blog about dictation software. Transcription: Hi, JoyGenea here. Recently a client and I were talking. They use Google Gmail and they, they were
Dictation for Gmail and Chrome – A Dyslexia and ADHD Gift to speed up email, note taking, and more
So, this morning I was working with a client who brings in somewhere between 100 to 200 emails per day. Well, this isn’t that big of an amount or at all not typical for a business owner, but what was not typical is the fact that of those emails a majority of them my client
Connecting: As a Dyslexic Thinking Strength
Being in connection can be found in most of the stories from highly successful dyslexics to mildly successful ones. When I think of a person who is highly successful in connecting, I think of Steven Spielberg. He connects with millions of people when he makes a movie and brings a story to life. Connecting is
Part 3: Championing for Different Thinkers
We are wrapping up this series on championing for different thinkers, with some concrete examples of how this can be done at work. It’s actually really simple! CLICK HERE for an in-depth blog about Championing Different Thinkers. CLICK HERE if you missed part 1 of the series. CLICK HERE if you missed part 2 of the
Part 2: Championing for Different Thinkers
Let’s talk about what championing for different thinkers looks like. My greatest lesson on this came from an 11-year-old who stood up for me back in school. CLICK HERE for an in depth blog about Championing Different Thinkers. CLICK HERE if you missed part 1 of the series. CLICK HERE for part 3 of the
Top 5 Job Skills Outlined by the World Economic Forum – Surprise They Are Also Dyslexic Strengths
This past summer I attended an International Forum on Dyslexia, and they were talking up the fact that dyslexic thinking is now being recruited for. They said the Top Five Job Skills Outlined by the World Economic Forum happen to be strengths of the dyslexic community. Once they realized this, they have been teaming up