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 overthink it” But for me, those words don’t bring relief. They don’t calm anything down or quiet my thoughts. Once my brain has locked onto somethingContinue reading “Why I Can’t “Just Let It Go” – When Logic Has to Come First”
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Giraffe Social “Social in 10” Podcast Guest
Giraffe Social is a multi-disciplined digital marketing agency specialising in social media marketing based on the South Coast of the United Kingdom. We work with a wide range of industries, spanning from Fintech and L&D, to Beauty and Retail. Social in 10 is a weekly podcast about all things digital marketing. We discuss all theContinue reading “Giraffe Social “Social in 10” Podcast Guest”
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 always perfection. From the outside, I probably look like I’ve got it all handled. A good job, a promotion this year, completed my ILA management course,Continue reading “Feedback, Performance and the Pressure to Get It Right”
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. For me, it’s more than that. It’s like every part of my brain is trying to fire at the same time, but with no clear direction.Continue reading “My Brain on a Busy Day”
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 to that side of marketing. Not just what something looks like, but why it works. As someone with autism, I approach marketing in a way that’sContinue reading “How Autism Shapes My Marketing Mindset”
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-pressure environments. Over the past 3-6 months, I’ve faced one of the biggest challenges of my career: managing the Enterprise Summit while stepping into a leadershipContinue 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 reality is, it’s autism that often goes unseen – the kind that doesn’t stand out immediately in social or professional settings, but still impacts how IContinue reading “Understanding High-Functioning Autism in the Workplace and Beyond”
How Autism Strengthens My Role as a Senior Marketing Executive
In my previous article back in March – didn’t realise it was so long! – I shared insights into how my autism affects communication and social nuances in the workplace. Today, I want to explore how autism enhances my role as a Senior Marketing Executive at Exertis Enterprise. Marketing requires creativity, attention to detail, andContinue reading “How Autism Strengthens My Role as a Senior Marketing Executive”