117: The power of Self Advocacy with Mila Bassett

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NeuroConversant Leadership

Jeremy Doran

122 episodes

2 days ago

Effective Communication in the S.T.E.M. workplace. Jeremy is a leadership coach who specializes in helping engineers and other S.T.E.M. professionals become great managers and leaders. Being a great leader requires exceptional communication skills, especially in environments where there are a lot of Neuro-Diverse people. We explore communicating well with people who think, communicate and see the world very differently than most. The world needs this diversity in order to make progress. Leaders who can communicate well across this diversity will set themselves apart from the rest!

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117: The power of Self Advocacy with Mila Bassett

NeuroConversant Leadership

21 minutes 20 seconds

1 month ago

117: The power of Self Advocacy with Mila Bassett

Just because something works for one person, doesn't mean it will work for another. As a coach, Mila Bassett helps people to come up with their own strategies for being more effective.In this episode of NeuroConversant Leadership, Jeremy Doran interviews Mila Bassett, a neurodiversity coach, about her journey from project management to coaching, driven by personal experiences with neurodiversity in her family. They discuss the challenges and strengths of neurodivergent individuals, particularly in the tech industry, and the importance of self-advocacy and personalized strategies for success.Learn more about Mila at

https://www.linkedin.com/in/milabassett or

https://www.MilaBassettCoaching.com

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Neurodiversity encompasses various neurochemical differences affecting how people function.
Mila Bassett transitioned from project management to neurodiversity coaching due to personal experiences.
Coaching focuses on helping clients discover personalized strategies for success.
ADHD is often misunderstood as a lack of attention rather than a focus on different interests.
Self-advocacy is crucial for neurodivergent individuals to thrive in personal and professional settings.
Hyperfocus can be both a strength and a challenge for those with ADHD.
Creativity and innovation are often linked to neurodivergent individuals.
Diversity in teams, including neurodiversity, enhances innovation and development.
Personalized strategies, like tracking challenges, help manage ADHD effectively.
Effective communication involves asking what support is needed rather than making assumptions.

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