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 understand why certain situations overwhelmed me, why I fixated on things the way I did, or why I constantly felt like I was working harder justContinue reading “A late diagnosis and looking back at my childhood”
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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”
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… Parenting and the challenges I face. There are things I struggle to put into words, but this is probably one of the biggest: just how muchContinue reading “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-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”
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… Autistic burnout. Burnout is something many professionals experience, but for autistic people, it’s different. It’s not just about being tired or overworked. It’s a full-system shutdownContinue reading “Autistic Burnout and Navigating Workplace Pressure”
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”
Autism, Communication, and Social Nuances in the Workplace
For all those who didn’t know, this week is “Neurodiversity Celebration Week”, which being part of the committee on the Enable ERG at Exertis UK I am proud to be involved with supporting. Awareness I believe is the biggest challenge we face in the workplace, and through various communications this week we will be raisingContinue reading “Autism, Communication, and Social Nuances in the Workplace”