Sharon, a linguist and executive coach, shares how spending 9 months in bed recovering and being a later diagnosed ADHDer, reshaped her views on language, shame, self-worth and leadership. We explore how to build humane workplaces, draw boundaries without apology and design lives that fit fast brains.

• linguistics applied to leadership and culture
• shame as a brain shutdown and how to avoid it
• feedback that guides growth not fear
• neurodiversity as a universal design principle
• ROI of empathy via reduced attrition
• self-coaching lists to build identity and values
• unapologetic boundaries and ending self-justification
• executive function workarounds and memory journalling
• reframing midlife as long runway for impact
• celebration, preference and permission to stand out

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We sit down with Emma, a marketeer, creator, and refreshingly candid voice, to trace a path from TikTok braces updates to an AuDHD diagnosis, the relief of effective meds, and the reality of being told to “tone it down” while delivering standout work. It’s a fast, funny, and honest tour through chaos, clarity, and the tools that make the day workable.

• braces story to creator growth and audience trust
• ADHD awareness via TikTok and late diagnosis in women
• therapy, CBT, and the moment meds bring peace
• autism plus ADHD interplay: alone vs with people
• masking at work and being “too loud” feedback
• strategy brain in retail and 360 marketing
• intuition, ethics, and learning softer delivery
• notebooks, lists, and interview pacing as systems
• exercise as regulation and “waiting mode” honesty
• empathy, protecting quieter voices, and boundaries

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Sophie shares her journey of discovering her autism and ADHD in her thirties after her son's diagnosis, reflecting on how her neurodivergent traits were actually the source of her corporate success rather than a hindrance. Her story highlights the power of self-knowledge and authenticity in creating a fulfilling career that aligns with personal values.

• Growing up undiagnosed with academic challenges despite being intelligent
• Discovering neurodiversity through her son's autism diagnosis at age 7
• Recognising how her neurodivergent traits made her excel in strategy consulting
• Leaving the corporate world after realising a disconnect with her core values
• Creating a business helping neurodivergent entrepreneurs align work with values
• Advocating for workplace needs without necessarily disclosing diagnosis
• Finding community with other neurodivergent women
• Using tools like Remarkable notebook, digital calendar frame, and ChatGPT

"I'm successful because of my neurodivergence, not despite it. The way my brain works, being able to absorb huge amounts of information and data, visualise it, and find insights and root causes super quickly...I have this obsession of connecting dots."

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