The Hidden 20%

Hester Grainger on ADHD: "I've always sought out high pressure jobs"


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BBC Radio Presenter turned ADHD advocate, Hester Grainger, turned her family's neurodivergent diagnosis into a mission for workplace accessibility.


Hester leveraged her experience as an ADHD woman with over 30 careers under her belt, to create neurodiversity consultancy, Perfectly Autistic.


In this chat with Ben, Hester delves into the diverse ADHD traits, strategies for fostering neuro-inclusive spaces, and why there are so many neurodivergent people in high pressure jobs.


WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast


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On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.

 

Host: Ben Branson

Producer: Bella Neale

Video Editors: James Scriven

Social Media Manager: Charlie Young

Music: Jackson Greenberg


Brought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348

 

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