Why I write these…
I started writing these articles firstly for me to understand things a bit more, but also to help people understand autism – not just the textbook version, but what it actually feels like in the workplace, in leadership, in parenting, and in life.
Each post is written from my own perspective, “through my eyes” (hence the name of this blog!) to share the challenges, the strengths, and the reality of navigating the world as an autistic professional.
It’s not about having all the answers – it’s about sharing my experience in a way that might help others feel seen, better understood, or just a little less alone.
Read my articles below
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- Further Reading: Why Logic Comes First for Me
A lot of how I think, process information, and make decisions is grounded in logic rather than intuition. I don’t rely comfortably on gut feel alone. My brain looks forContinue reading “Further Reading: Why Logic Comes First for Me” - Through My Eyes: Why I Can’t “Just Let It Go” – When Logic Has to Come First
There’s a phrase people often reach for when something is bothering me. It sounds simple, well-intentioned, even supportive. “Just let it go” “Try not to dwell on it” “Don’t overthinkContinue reading “Through My Eyes: Why I Can’t “Just Let It Go” – When Logic Has to Come First” - End Of Year Reflection
This isn’t the time of year where everything suddenly becomes calm for me. Work is still intense, my brain is still juggling far too much, and having an excited fourContinue reading “End Of Year Reflection” - Understanding the Link Between Autism, Anxiety, and Depression
I’ve spoken a lot in my articles about burnout, masking, perfectionism and the pressure I put on myself – but one thing I haven’t gone into much depth about isContinue reading “Understanding the Link Between Autism, Anxiety, and Depression” - Through My Eyes: Feedback, Performance and the Pressure to Get It Right
For me, performance is deeply personal. It’s not just about delivering results – it’s about delivering them to a standard I can live with. And that standard is almost alwaysContinue reading “Through My Eyes: Feedback, Performance and the Pressure to Get It Right” - Through My Eyes: A late diagnosis and looking back at my childhood
For most of my life, I didn’t know I was autistic. I just thought things felt harder for me than they seemed to for everyone else. I didn’t quite understandContinue reading “Through My Eyes: A late diagnosis and looking back at my childhood” - Through My Eyes: My Brain on a Busy Day
There are days where my brain feels like it’s running five tabs at once – and all of them are buffering. For most people, being busy can feel overwhelming. ForContinue reading “Through My Eyes: My Brain on a Busy Day” - Through My Eyes: How Autism Shapes My Marketing Mindset
There’s something fascinating about the way marketing taps into human behavior – the subconscious cues, the emotional hooks, the visual choices that make something stick. I’ve always been drawn toContinue reading “Through My Eyes: How Autism Shapes My Marketing Mindset” - Through My Eyes: Parenting as an Autistic Dad
OK… Not particularly “Work Related” like my previous articles, but I think it all still plays a part across my whole life and they interact and effect each other… ThereContinue reading “Through My Eyes: Parenting as an Autistic Dad” - Leading a High-Pressure Event as an Autistic Professional
Stepping into leadership as an autistic professional isn’t just about learning new skills – it’s about learning how to navigate the unique challenges that come with being autistic in high-pressureContinue reading “Leading a High-Pressure Event as an Autistic Professional” - Understanding High-Functioning Autism in the Workplace and Beyond
“High-functioning autism” is a term that’s often misunderstood. People hear it and assume it means “mild autism” or “not really that different.” But that’s not how it feels. The realityContinue reading “Understanding High-Functioning Autism in the Workplace and Beyond” - Autistic Burnout and Navigating Workplace Pressure
In my previous articles, I’ve shared insights into how autism influences my communication and marketing career. But there’s another side to it – one that isn’t talked about enough… AutisticContinue reading “Autistic Burnout and Navigating Workplace Pressure”
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Autism: Through My Eyes 