written by Coach JoyGenea and notion AI. Image by Gemini I’m writing this from Myrtle Beach, and I can’t stop watching how the ocean reshapes the shoreline. One minute, the sand looks settled. Then the tide pulls. A wave pushes. A new edge forms. More seashells land in new locations. Rocks push back and the sand around them slowly disappears
Bite sized is the way to go
When your problems feel so big that you don’t see a way out, remember that things can always be broken down into smaller, bite-sized steps. When you take time to map out the whole process and define your steps, things don’t feel so impossible anymore. Transcription: Sometimes problems can feel well, really big, and
My go-to reading tool: Readwise
Are you a different thinker who finds reading to be a brain drain? For a lot of us dyslexic or ADHD thinkers, using assistive reading tools can make a huge difference. That’s why I want to show you how easy it is to use my favorite reading tool- readwise.io. What tools do you use when
Unconventional Leaders, Overwhelm, and Guilt
The emotional rollercoaster that Unconventional Leaders go through daily can be a lot at times. I recently received a newsletter that highlighted the balancing act that occurs when you have so many things to consider all of the time. My thanks to Steven Bartlett for putting words to what so many of us are feeling. I have been on Steven
A Re-frame: a different type of problem solving
Let’s talk about a re-frame I have made for myself, and how important this type of self-reflection is for different thinkers. I used to think I was bad at planning because of my dyslexia, but in time, I realized I just don’t plan linearly. I plan in constellations. I map out systems. And that is
Go All In: stop worrying about what people think
This one goes out to all the different thinkers who have held back their full enthusiasm for fear of judgment. I encourage you to go all in on your interests. Living in that excitement sets an example for those around you, that embracing your passions spreads joy. Many of us have experienced being teased for
Trust Your Gut: What Unconventional Leaders Need to Know
Trust Your Gut: What Unconventional Leaders Need to Know At some point, you need to realize that you don’t need to change who you are; you need to know who you are. If you’re an unconventional leader, I guarantee your team thinks you’re weird and doesn’t always get you. And if you are neurodivergent, ADHD,
Different Thinking Processes Are Valuable
Different thinking brings about new processes that can have unexpected benefits. It is essential for leaders to be curious about how different members of their team think and operate so they don’t shut down new, potentially valuable ways of working. Transcription: As an unconventional different thinking leader, particularly if you are dyslexic, I just
10 Dyslexic Leadership Challenges
Dyslexia brings some unique challenges to leadership, but those can all be navigated with the right systems. To get the Unconventional Leaders Playbook and discover systems designed to work WITH your way of thinking, visit- https://joygenea.com/ulp-sign-up/ What do you find challenging about being a dyslexic leader? Text on screen: 10 Dyslexic Leadership Challenges
Why I am working to bring NLP and Hypnosis to Unconventional Leaders
Unconventional leaders often need outside the box support strategies because they think outside the box. Makes sense! That is why I train in NLP and Hypnosis and provide these tools to my clients who have been searching for strategies to regulate emotions that work with their different thinking. Text on screen: Why I am