064 - Breaking Free from the Corporate Calendar | Neurodiversity & Executive Function Challenges

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Free Range Thinking - A Neurodiversity Podcast with Sharon Leigh and Alex Kahl

Free Range Thinking - A Neurodiversity Podcast

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Your hosts Sharon Leigh and Alex Kahl take Neurodiversity as a starting point for the conversation. And go right off into the weeds and down interesting rabbitholes ;) One of our first goals with the podcast is to find some languaging and words around the whole topic of Neurodiversity. So please send us your feedback, questions, experiences with Neurodiversity or come on the show as a guest! We would love, when you join our Newsletter http://free-range-thinking.com Sharon's LinkedIn is: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-leigh-pp4l/ and you can reach Alex via mail@alex-kahl.de

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064 - Breaking Free from the Corporate Calendar | Neurodiversity & Executive Function Challenges

Free Range Thinking - A Neurodiversity Podcast with Sharon Leigh and Alex Kahl

1 hour 6 minutes 56 seconds

9 months ago

064 - Breaking Free from the Corporate Calendar | Neurodiversity & Executive Function Challenges

This was our last regular Episode of 2024! Sharon Leigh and Alex Kahl discuss how societal constructs like the corporate calendar can clash with neurodivergent rhythms. They share personal stories about managing ADHD, debunk common misconceptions, and brainstorm creative solutions like a "Free Range Office Hour" for neurodivergent freelancers. What you'll hear: Why neurodiversity is like understanding how the internet works. The pressures of the corporate calendar and its impact on executive function. Practical strategies for creating a personalized work-life rhythm. An exciting new coworking concept for neurodivergent individuals. Subscribe to our Newsletter on our website: http://free-range-thinking.com

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https://www.youtube.com/@freerangethinkingpodcast 🔑 Join us as we explore how neurodivergents can thrive in a one-size-fits-all world. 👉 Subscribe for more neurodiversity insights! 🎧 Available on your favorite podcast platforms. Video-Chapters 00:00 - Introduction: Skipping the usual intro 00:51 - Explaining neurodiversity outside the bubble 02:09 - Why neurodiversity discussions are still vital 03:05 - Analogies: Brains, cars, and the internet 05:41 - Common ADHD misconceptions 09:40 - End-of-year stress and corporate calendar challenges 12:36 - Personal reflections on arbitrary deadlines 17:54 - Shifting holiday traditions: Winter Solstice celebrations 20:00 - Freelancing without contracts: A unique approach 30:22 - Marketing without selling your soul 37:46 - The power of storytelling in building trust 43:31 - Embracing natural work rhythms 52:04 - Creative solutions for neurodivergent challenges 59:01 - Building better support systems 1:05:47 - The idea of the "Free Range Office Hour"