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 “Through My Eyes: Why I Can’t “Just Let It Go” – When Logic Has to Come First”
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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 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 “Through My Eyes: Feedback, Performance and the Pressure to Get It Right”
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”
Autism: Through My Eyes 