Focus and Chill - productivity tactics for AuDHDers and other neurodivergent folks

Welcome to episode #35 We’re thrilled to be joined by Ainslee Hooper today.

Ainslee is the driving force behind Ainslee Hooper Consulting, which helps public-facing organizations strengthen their disability inclusion. With a background in Anthropology and a unique approach to holistic inclusion, Ainslee is not just a researcher but a transformative advocate. She's earned accolades, including the 2020 Geelong Employment Award. Ainslee is a passionate advocate and a valued member of several advisory committees. When she's not advancing the cause of inclusion, she's doing the strength sport of a strong woman.

Welcome to the show Ainslee!

Questions

1. Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical? What challenges did you face? What is it like now?
   1. Close family got diagnosed + friends got diagnosed and shared experiences “But I’m neurotypical and I do that too”
   2. Liked rules of COVID lockdown
   3. Anxiety around networking events
   4. Nutritionist - list of what I don’t eat longer than what I eat. 
      1. Referral to a psychologist and then a psychiatrist
2. What "work" projects are you concentrating on?
   1. Disability inclusion consulting
   2. Access and inclusion plans
      1. Internal and external stakeholders
   3. Wheelchair user gives empathy
   4. Customer experience journey map
   5. Anthropology is a special interest
      1. Linguistic, biological, cultural, archaeological
      2. Elicit stories from stakeholders
3. What do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours?
   1. 2005-2011 Bachelor of Arts: super focused and organized
   2. Different days of the week are devoted to different activities:
      1. Monday = Professional Development (LinkedIn strategy)
      2. Tuesday = Client engagement
      3. Wednesday = Content Creation
      4. Thursday = Project work day
      5. Friday = Admin and podcasts
4. What resources (books, philosophies, apps, sensory toys) do you find most helpful for productivity and habit formation?
   1. Trello for project management, Zapier
   2. Atomic Habits by James Clear
   3. Philosophies: lean into special interests at work
5. Where can people connect with you or find your work?
   1. LinkedIn 
   2. Website
6. JC: Do you have any final words or asks for our audience?
   1. If you think you’re neurodivergent and can afford it, get assessed

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Welcome to episode #34 We’re thrilled to be joined by Sydney Jackson-Clockston today.

Sydney Jackson-Clockston is a Leadership Development and Entrepreneurial Coach, Trainer, Speaker, and Author. She recently published "My Own Worst Enemy: Understanding and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome," a book that delves into conquering negative self-talk and reframing one's mindset for a fulfilling life. Her expertise lies in thought leadership, facilitating tough conversations, building inclusive cultures, DEIJA, and empathy. Sydney is a recipient of the 2022 Good Business Colorado Award and holds certifications in Trauma-Informed Care, Mental Health First Aid - Youth, Harassment Prevention, and Crisis Prevention and Intervention. She is affiliated with various organizations, including Consultants For Good and the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce...

Welcome to the show Sydney!

Questions

1. Can you tell us about your experience with dyslexia especially writing your book?
   1. loved school growing up. Mum was educator
   2. 2nd/3rd grade spelling bees = major challenge
   3. spent hours studying but spelling didn’t land
   4. teacher assumed she was smart but lazy - not helpful!
   5. mum helped advocate for school to do testing
   6. testing showed high IQ but difficulty spelling
   7. other kids and colleagues laughed at her for spelling
   8. negative experiences led to imposter syndrome
   9. writing book has been an opportunity to reframe those experiences
   10. awareness has improved but still some stigma, e.g. manager said she was unprofessional for spelling mistakes
   11. software is now making dyslexia less problematic
       1. spell check/grammarly
       2. read aloud now basically free 
2. What "work" projects are you concentrating on?
   1. Event coordination: library opening, Good Business Colorado
   2. Coaching entrepreneurs 
3. How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
   1. Getting married in two weeks!
   2. Travel (even started travel agency)
      1. New Orleans: food, music, culture
      2. Panama: not too crowded 
   3. Film
   4. Volunteering
   5. Decompress
   6. Nature time - earthing
4. What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?
   1. Brush teeth/hygiene
   2. Gratitude journal
   3. Ease into day
5. What do you do to optimise productivity during your working hours?
   1. Ta Da list: highlight what you already did and say “Ta Da!”
   2. Underscheduling: keep blank space in the calendar
   3. Setting expectations: when onboarding new clients, tell them how long it’s going to take for a response
   4. Automate data entry: calendly link with questions
6. COMMERCIAL BREAK
7. What is one habit you'd like to remove from your life (either a bad habit or one that takes up too much time)?
   1. Stress snacking
8. How do you switch off at night?
   1. It’s hard when working from home/being an entrepreneur!
   2. Turn off computer and take dogs for a walk
   3. Don’t check emails after 5pm
      1. Mindset work means she’s good at not checking
      2. Tactic from friends: separate work phone
   4. Family time with partner and niece
9. What resources (books, philosophies, apps, sensory toys) do you find most helpful for productivity and habit formation?
   1. Books:
      1. “My own worst enemy” her book
      2. “The Laziness Lie”
      3. Brenee Brown
      4. “Why we sleep” Matthew Walker
      5. Recommendations in her linktree
   2. Apps:
      1. Mindfulness - helps with sleep
   3. Philosophies:
      1. Coaching/therapy is helpful for most people
10. Where can people connect with you or find your work?
    1. https://citrineunlimited.com
    2. https://linktr.ee/citrineunlimited
    3. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneyjc
11. Do you have any final words or asks for our audience?
    1. Get her book! “My own worst enemy”
    2. Passion over perfection - not everything has to be perfect

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Welcome to episode #33 We’re thrilled to be joined by Adam Wright today.

Adam Wright is co-founder of LeapN, a 'Build Your Own Metaverse' platform, and M8Call, an upcoming experiential, live event transforming romantic relationships as we know it.

Prior to diving into the web3 metaverse & special events creation industries, Adam thrived in TV production for over a decade, producing hits like American Ninja Warrior, Dance Moms, and RuPaul’s Drag Race. Based in Venice Beach, he stays active with workouts, fun outings with friends, and planning his upcoming event, M8Call.

Welcome to the show Adam!

Questions

1. Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realise that you weren’t neurotypical? What challenges did you face? What is it like now?
   1. Grade 2 crush => locking bike to hers
   2. 3 concussions as a kid
   3. Looking at social dynamics from the outside
   4. High school grades not great - busy with extra curriculars
   5. At university head of several clubs/fraternities
      1. Last minute approach to study + Adderal
   6. Got job with serial entrepreneurs - unconventional approach to work (had to bring bed into office)
   7. Found
2. What "work" projects are you concentrating on?
   1. LeapN: victim of the crypto bear market
   2. M8Call: 2 day experiential conference on spirituality, wellbeing and dating - December 16th/17th
3. How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
   1. Realisation that 100hr weeks aren’t sustainable
   2. Working out
   3. Getting back into dating (after having done inner work)
   4. Doing something creative every week - not focused on monetising
   5. Journaling 
   6. Getting out in nature
4. What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?
   1. Best self enjoys routine
      1. Get up early
      2. Prayers
      3. Go to church (non-denominational - pastor is former VC)
      4. Read from spiritual text/personal
      5. Kettlebells (quick workout to wake up brain)
      6. Coffee + avocado + banana
      7. Planning the day with pen and paper
   2. Unreliable narrator likes chaos
      1. Doom scrolling on tiktok/insta
5. What do you do to optimise productivity during your working hours?
   1. “Winning The Week” - 10 tasks per day
      1. 1 big task: 1-2hrs
      2. Medium tasks: 30 mins
      3. Helps avoid overpromising
      4. Communication policy
   2. Do desk work from 4am to 8am before sun rises and 
   3. Nap in afternoon
6. COMMERCIAL BREAK
7. What is one habit you'd like to remove from your life (either a bad habit or one that takes up too much time)?
   1. habit of going down rabbitholes - 
8. How do you switch off at night?
   1. Sleeping well recently
      1. Reading himself to sleep
      2. Going to sleep at 9pm
   2. Letting go of FOMO
9. What resources (books, philosophies, apps, sensory toys) do you find most helpful for productivity and habit formation?
   1. “Winning the Week”
   2. Body doubling, e.g. Business Model Club (in person works best)
   3. Focus Bear helpful for routines: body doubling
   4. Asana + Asana Mastery course
   5. Lifehack club
10. Where can people connect with you or find your work?
    1. https://linktr.ee/adamwright 
11. Do you have any final words or asks for our audience?
    1. Come to M8 Call
    2. Stay out of self identity/identity politics - strive for service and adventure

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Welcome to episode #31, I’m excited to be joined by Brittany Joiner today!

Brittany is a self-proclaimed Trello nerd with a passion for software development, lifestyle optimization, and all things productivity. As a Developer Relations (DevRel) professional at PixieBrix, Brittany brings her technical expertise, love for fostering connections, and growth-hacking skills to the table. She's a (somewhat) digital nomad, Youtuber, and indie hacker. 

Welcome to the show Britt!

Questions

1. Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical? What challenges did you face? What is it like now?
   1. Brain always moved a million miles per minute
   2. Found coping strategies/productivity
   3. Label of anxiety was helpful so went to a psychiatrist
2. What "work" projects are you concentrating on?
   1. PixieBrix: dev rel - browser automation tool
   2. Wrote a book on Trello
3. How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
   1. Fostering kittens + looking after pup
   2. Exercise
   3. Gaming: board games + video games
   4. Travel
4. What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?
   1. Tidy house + litter box
   2. Go for a walk with the dog
   3. Reward with coffee
   4. Warm up into the day by checking tech news/slack (30-40 mins)
5. What do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours?
   1. Equipment: 55-inch monitor
   2. Novelty: work from coffee shops
   3. Rewards: Starbucks at lunch
   4. Organizing tasks in Trello
   5. Timers for 30-40 minutes to work on (Focus Bear)
   6. Plan the night before: AkiFlow - scheduling tasks (similar to Morgen)
6. COMMERCIAL BREAK
7. What is one habit you'd like to remove from your life (either a bad habit or one that takes up too much time)?
   1. Staying in bed too long scrolling on the phone
      1. Smart heater
      2. Turn lights on
8. How do you switch off at night?
   1. Read/watch TV/play games
   2. Leave the laptop in the office
   3. No laptop in the bedroom
9. What resources (books, philosophies, apps, sensory toys) do you find most helpful for productivity and habit formation?
   1. PixieBrix
   2. Supercharging productivity with Trello
   3. AkiFlow
   4. Compose
   5. RoseBud AI Journal - “What was the highlight of your day?” - then helps you go deeper
10. Where can people connect with you or find your work?
    1. Britt_joiner
    2. Substack: trello.substack.com
11. Do you have any final words or asks for our audience?
    1. Follow your energy levels

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Welcome to episode #30 We’re thrilled to be joined by Gerard Atkinson today. 

Gerard is a director at ARTD Consultants. He is well-versed in program and policy evaluation, business analytics, and data visualization. His expertise extends to market and social research, financial modeling, and non-profit, government, and business strategy. A dedicated advocate for neurodiversity, Gerard serves as a board member for various Australian not-for-profits and advises on diversity, equity, and inclusion committees within the research and evaluation community. Outside of his professional endeavors, Gerard is a keen trail runner and was trained as an opera singer.

Welcome to the show Gerard!

Questions

1. JN: Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical? What challenges did you face? What is it like now?
   1. Diagnosed as autistic in 2019
      1. But always felt outside the neurotypical norm.
         1. Always felt different from others
            1. In terms of processing information.
            2. Experiencing the world.
            3. Was able to mask and was highly intelligent
               1. Placed in the gifted bucket.
      2. Diagnosis gave a new framework to experience the world
   2. Motivated by seeing other friends go through the diagnosis.
   3. There is a lot more awareness around autism, the challenge is around the way society is structured, not necessarily people with autism.
      1. Still a lot of opportunities not taken
2. JC: What "work" projects are you concentrating on?
   1. Evaluation consultant
      1. Governments will design a program, roll it out and spend a lot of money
      2. Answers questions: “How effective was it?”, “Was it worth it?”
      3. Currently manages 10-12 evaluations at one time
   2. Evaluation framework
      1. Program logic:
         1. What activities are we doing?
         2. What outputs will that create?
         3. What outcomes will that generate for the target group?
            1. Short term
            2. Mid term
            3. Long term
         4. Sometimes measuring outcomes indirectly by measuring other things
            1. If we can’t measure this directly, what can we measure as a proxy?
         5. Being data and method agnostic.
3. JN: How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
   1. Peaks and Trails 50k at Dunkells
      1. Long run
      2. Training via
         1. 25k trail run.
   2. Weight training (several decades)
   3. Music
      1. (former opera singer)
      2. Sing
      3. Art
   4. Gardening
4. JC: What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?
   1. 5:30 am wake up 
      1. go for a run - social but not too social (or weight training)
      2. Coffee
      3. Newspaper
   2. 8:30 am begin work 
       During COVID bad habits of getting straight into work after waking up. Changed habits by working with a mentor. Created a covenant with himself 
5. JN: What do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours?
   1. Lives by calendar
      1. Chargeable work
      2. Non-chargeable work
         1. E.g. capacity building
            1. Supporting staff
      3. Tries to block out free time so staff can get time with him.
      4. No phone calls out of the blue.
      5. When there are calls
         1. Have some social time, some small talk.
   2. Deep work vs empowering team
      1. Blocks out deep work
         1. Will tell the team: “This is deep thinking time” - I need something urgently, put it through email.
6. COMMERCIAL BREAK
7. JC: What is one habit you'd like to remove from your life (either a bad habit or one that takes up too much time)?
   1. Coffee
   2. Mindless scrolling (LinkedIn)
8. JN: How do you switch off at night?
   1. In bed by 9:30 pm
      1. Looks after recharge time.
   2. Wind down routine
      1. Chat with wife. Looking at memes.
   3. Doesn’t drink much alcohol
      1. Because affects the sleep cycle.
9. JC: What resources (books, philosophies, apps, sensory toys) do you find most helpful for productivity and habit formation?
   1. Calendar/Microsoft Bookings
   2. “Thinking Fast and Slow” Daniel Kahneman 
      1. Masking = system 2 for ND people. Whereas NT people are in system 1 #short
   3. David Mayster - thought leader in the consulting industry “First among equals”
      1. Sounds great! Tough job to get the high performers to shine but also get coordination!
   4. “Let my people go surfing” founder of Patagonia
10. JN: Where can people connect with you or find your work?
    1. LinkedIn
    2. Website (needs updating)
    3. Research Society conference in Melbourne
11. JC: Do you have any final words or asks for our audience?
    1. 1 in 3 neurodivergent Australians are unemployed vs 1 in 6 for the disability workforce and 10x higher than the general unemployment rate
    2. ND workers have insight, qualifications, and experience yet are often not able to reach their full potential
    3. Autism, ADHD, and dyslexia diagnosis rates are increasing - we need to make sure there are jobs for them. 
    4. Eliminate barriers to employment 
    5. Need ND people to be transparent so that there are role models 

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Welcome to episode #29 We’re thrilled to be joined by Dave Thompson today.

Dave Thompson is a self-advocate with ADHD, Dyslexia, and Sensory Processing Disorder. He has worked as an innovator, consultant, trainer, and strategist within the Neurodiversity Employment space since 2010. Welcome to the show Dave!

Questions

1. Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical? What challenges did you face? What is it like now?
   1. Diagnosed from 5 y.o.
   2. Disability lens - special education, deficit model - standard in New York
   3. New lens: potential - some things come easy
      1. Public speaking: Jim Carey impressions/plays
      2. Empathetic: natural tour guide
      3. See things differently: backward/upside down
      4. Building furniture without instructions
   4. Challenges
      1. Tying shoes
      2. Driving
      3. Distraction
      4. Noise
   5. Neurodistinct vs neurodivergent
      1. Individuals can’t be neurodiverse
      2. Everyone is on the neurodiversity spectrum
      3. Neurodistinct coined by Tim Goldstein - neurodivergent implies normality vs 
2. What "work" projects are you concentrating on?
   1. Goal to help people have a better experience than he did early on
   2. Started with job coaching helping individuals
   3. Now fixing the workplace via Potentia Workforce
      1. Helping big companies become more neuro-inclusive (EY, Microsoft, IBM)
      2. Researched what worked well in Trailblazers and help other companies (Chevron, AIG) follow
      3. Train teams on how to include neuro-distinct individuals
      4. STARS program Support new hires, managers, and teams
      5. Empower program
         1. Measure how neuro-inclusive a company is
         2. Engagement
      6. What can companies do?
      7. Hiring
         1. Sending out interview questions in advance
         2. Strengths-based interviews
         3. Don’t copy-paste job descriptions - avoid having too many requirements and make it specific
            1. “Must be a strong communicator” is a terrible requirement
      8. Ongoing work
         1. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
            1. Peer support
            2. Mentorship
            3. Sharing tactics/tools
            4. Advocacy
            5. “No conversations about us without us”
3. How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
   1. Family man: wife and daughter
   2. Unplug completely - do the opposite of the work
      1. Get out in nature
      2. Walk dogs
   3. Music
      1. Upright bass
      2. Doesn’t sight read music
4. What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?
   1. Realization that routine is important  came later
   2. Wakes up at 5:
      1. Walks dog
      2. Greets family
   3. Starts work at 7 am
5. What do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours?
   1. Noise-canceling headphones + Brown noise/low-frequency binaural beats
      1. Sometimes heavy metal 
   2. Working from home
      1. Right lighting environment
      2. Unchanging environment
      3. Two monitors
      4. Standing desks
      5. Fidget toys
6. COMMERCIAL BREAK
7. What is one habit you'd like to remove from your life (either a bad habit or one that takes up too much time)?
   1. Candy
   2. Never unplug
8. How do you switch off at night?
   1. Walk with wife
   2. Watch TV
   3. Go to sleep
9. What resources (books, philosophies, apps, sensory toys) do you find most helpful for productivity and habit formation?
   1. Neurodistinct social media (TikTok, Reddit)
   2. Assistive tech: Trello
   3. Paper
10. Where can people connect with you or find your work?
    1. Potentia Workforce
       1. Instagram
       2. LinkedIn
    2. Dave Thompson on LinkedIn
    3. PotentiaWorkforce: NDTC - neuro-distinct talent 
11. Do you have any final words or asks for our audience?
    1. You’re not the (whole) problem 

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Welcome to episode #28 We’re thrilled to be joined by Alisdair Gurling today.

Alisdair is a PhD candidate at Monash University’s Emerging Technologies Research Lab where he investigates personalized assistive technology to help neurodivergent students. Outside his research, Alisdair works as a learning designer for Nextia designing assistive technology for people with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and other conditions. A man of many talents, he also does freelance web design.

Welcome to the show Alisdair!

Questions

1. JN: Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical? What challenges did you face? What is it like now?
   1. Feels lucky
      1. To be diagnosed at this time
         1. In the past it would have been tougher
      2. In-depth discovery
      3. Family was proactive
         1. Siblings had learning difficulties.
         2. How to best adapt the differences between neurotypical and neurodivergent.
            1. Was the only kid 
               1. with a laptop.
               2. One of the first kids in the UK to be able to speak their exam (speech to text)
               3. Good timing.
2. JC: What "work" projects are you concentrating on?
   1. Research into strategies for personalizing assistive technology for neurodivergent people 
      1. Extending consciousness into technology: singularity
      2. Digital prosthetics
      3. Alternate learning strategies
         1. brute forcing
            1. Spend 4hrs reading
         2. Leapfrog the problem
            1. Speech-to-text instead of handwriting
            2. Listen to audiobooks instead of reading
               1. Speechify
               2. Joey uses @Voice
            3. Emphasizing: Literate vs literary
               1. Learning design
3. JN: How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
   1. Reading
      1. Initially struggled to read
      2. Being able to read (at 8-10) was startling
      3. Mainly listens to audiobooks
         1. Wide variety
            1. Philosophy
      4. Public speaking
         1. Good for advocating for himself.
4. JC: What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?
   1. No tech that interfaces with the outside world
   2. Go to Yoga studio (body doubling) - 1hr
      1. Nice and calming
      2. ClassPass
      3. Encourages trying it
         1. Find a studio that fits the vibe.
5. JN: What do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours?
   1. Body double with colleagues
   2. Tries a bunch of different strategies
      1. But make sure it’s worth the jump (e.g. the learning curve).
   3. Leapfrogging
      1. Notion - locks in thoughts.
      2. Speech-to-text (otter).
         1. Allows
            1. Searchability (later)
            2. Presence (in the moment)
         2. Purpose-built AI notetaking devices (Not used yet)
      3. Text-to-speech.
   4. Understand what’s pulling you out of your work
      1. Services that sync your music with your heart rate - https://endel.io/
      2. And solve each problem until you get well-focused.
      3. Brain FM
6. COMMERCIAL BREAK
7. JC: What is one habit you'd like to remove from your life (either a bad habit or one that takes up too much time)?
   1. Consuming so much news
      1. Following news in three countries (UK, US, AU).
      2. Often negative, problems without solutions.
   2. Future Crunch
8. JN: How do you switch off at night?
   1. Morning routine + evening routine are tightly linked - one big block
   2. Mix it up
   3. After dinner
      1. Goes for a walk
         1. Helps to unpack ideas.
         2. Seals the day
            1. No more external input
            2. Just introspection
9. JC: What resources (books, philosophies, apps, academic theories, sensory toys) do you find most helpful for productivity and habit formation?
   1. Mediterranean diet
   2. Speechify
   3. Endol - procedural music
   4. Internal vs external locus of control (internal is better)
      1. Don’t use ADHD diagnosis as a limiting belief
   5. Use novelty seeking wisely
   6. Spectrum vs binary
   7. Mixture of Purpose is best for motivation
      1. Skill/mastery
      2. Curiosity
      3. Community
      4. Obligation
10. JN: Where can people connect with you or find your work?
    1. https://www.alisdairgurling.com/
11. JC: Do you have any final words or asks for our audience?
    1. Avoid absolutes - sit in the nuance

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Welcome to episode #27 We’re thrilled to be joined by Ben Tobin today. . Welcome to the show Ben!

Ben Tobin is an ADHD and career coach. He spent 20 years working in tech and now uses his experience of working with ADHD as both an employee and a leader to help others succeed in their own lives and careers.

Questions

1. JN: Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical? What challenges did you face? What is it like now?
   1. Neurodiverse/neurotypical terms
      1. Politically charged
      2. Can be polarising
      3. Prefers “people with ADHD”, “People with brains like mine”
      4. “Neurotypical” people like everyone else
   2. Evolution of the treatment of people that don’t have brains like everyone elses
      1. Pros
         1. Companies seeing how people can be more inclusive.
         2. Allows community, the labels can help connection - group identity.
      2. Cons
         1. Labels can create walls/pigeon-holing.
   3. Strengths of people with brains that work differently:
      1. Different perspectives
      2. Different skills
         1. ADHD / autism can mean hyperfocus.
2. JC: What "work" projects are you concentrating on?
   1. 1 on 1 coaching:
      1. Goals
      2. Strategies to achieve goals (career, life)
   2. Group coaching (ADHD)
3. JN: How do you like to wind down after work? 
   1. Video games
      1. Breath of the wild.
   2. Long distance cycling
4. JC: What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?
   1. Espresso machine (caffeine hound)
   2. Plan day (bullet journaling - twice daily reflection)
5. JN: What do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours?
   1. Schedule keeps him on track
   2. Balanced with flexibility
      1. Accepting sometimes it’s not the right time
      2. But tries to be intentional, make it a decision
         1. Choice between
            1. Moving it
            2. Doing it
            3. Deleting is not an option - interesting. Might be good to go deeper on. Prob not enough time though 🤔
      3. Having a balance keeps him from burning out.
6. COMMERCIAL BREAK
7. JN: Where can people connect with you or find your work?
   1. https://bentobin.com/
8. JC: Do you have any final words or asks for our audience?
   1. Building on the planning
      1. Planning for flexibility
         1. Never books appointments back to back
         2. Knowing that coming back from vacation will be tough
      2. Knowing himself and the way he works

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Welcome to episode #26 We’re thrilled to be joined by Dr Bree Gorman today.

Bree Gorman is a diversity and inclusion consultant working with organizations to create sustainable, meaningful change. Prior to launching Bree Gorman Consulting, they worked as Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Deakin University. Bree’s expertise is in using data to design and inform Diversity and Inclusion strategies. They have lived experience as a minority gender in the sciences and as a genderqueer bisexual.

Welcome to the show Bree!

Questions

1. Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical? What challenges did you face? What is it like now?
   1. Children got screened - they did a screening themselves
   2. Ph.D. work in 6 months
   3. People-pleasing tendencies - wanted to please parents
2. What "work" projects are you concentrating on?
   1. Business
      1. Consulting: DEI projects
      2. Training and education: inclusive leadership education
   2. Business is much more preferable than working in a job:
      1. Ability to choose projects
      2. schedule
3. How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
   1. Play cricket: flow state
   2. Podcasts: couple mundane tasks
4. What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?
   1. Start with breakfast
5. What do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours?
   1. Play games - 20/30 seconds to stay longer in seat
      1. Royal Match
6. COMMERCIAL BREAK
7. What is one habit you'd like to introduce to your life?
   1. Exercise via team sport
8. How do you switch off at night?
   1. Wake up early and go to sleep early
9. What resources (books, philosophies, apps, sensory toys) do you find most helpful for productivity and habit formation?
   1. Eckhardt Tolle - emotional regulation
10. Where can people connect with you or find your work?
    1. LinkedIn
    2. breegorman.com.au
11. Do you have any final words or asks for our audience?
    1. Game suggestions

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Welcome to episode #25 We're thrilled to be joined by Professor Claudia Vickers, an esteemed expert in metabolic engineering and synthetic biology. With a strong track record in science excellence and securing competitive funding, she focuses on using microbes to produce valuable substances for industries. Professor Vickers has held influential positions in various organizations and even served as the inaugural director for CSIRO’s synthetic biology group. Her expertise and leadership continue to drive scientific innovation, making a positive impact on both people and the planet. 

Welcome to the show Claudia!

Questions

1. Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical? What challenges did you face? What is it like now?
   1. Had two children with ADHD and then connected the dots
   2. Superpowers
      1. Hyperfocus
      2. Pattern recognition - connecting the dots
   3. Challenges
      1. Time blindness
   4. Strategies 
      1. Walking treadmill
      2. Timers and alarms
2. What "work" projects are you concentrating on?
   1. Taking a pause to reflect on where to create impact
   2. 3 days per week as adjunct professor
   3. Now focusing on climate-carbon sequestration
      1. Designing microbes to pull carbon down:
         1. Cellular Ag
         2. LandTech: feed Carbon Monoxide/Methane to clostridium
         3. Enzymatic breakdown plastic
         4. Carbon sequestration (e.g. enhancing Rubisco)
         5. Construction materials (bio cement)
      2. Other projects
         1. Consulting with startups
         2. Software company AI-powered academic writing
         3. Construction company using bio-based materials
      3. Work history:
         1. Last 18 months worked for startups (e.g. Eden Brew)
         2. Previously led CSIRO’s synbio lab
         3. Academic for many years prior to that
3. How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
   1. Reading (paper) books - Sam Neil’s memoirs
   2. Hanging out with kids (coaching son’s soccer team, daughter’s touch team)
4. What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?
   1. Getting the kids out the door (lunchboxes, brush teeth)
   2. Start work
5. What do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours?
   1. Walking treadmill
   2. List with priorities
   3. Introspection: look at how to improve
   4. Communicate working preferences + expectations
   5. Noise-canceling headphones
6. COMMERCIAL BREAK
7. What is one habit you'd like to remove from your life (either a bad habit or one that takes up too much time)?
   1. Time blindness: magnify estimations by 2x
8. How do you switch off at night?
   1. Need to tire self out
   2. Identifying hyperfixation (e.g. workplace issues) early in the evening - “What’s the worst thing that can happen?”
9. What resources (books, philosophies, apps, sensory toys) do you find most helpful for productivity and habit formation?
   1. Noise-canceling headphones
   2. Walking treadmill (use during meetings)
10. Where can people connect with you or find your work?
    1. LinkedIn
    2. Twitter: claudiaevickers
11. Do you have any final words or asks for our audience?
    1. Life is special and wonderful
    2. Learn about your own mind
    3. Use 

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