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Helen 
If you’re a neurodivergent freelancer or small business owner, chances are you’ve heard the term executive function used to explain everything from missed deadlines to burnout. Sometimes it’s framed as a deficit, in fact I read the term executive dysfunction frequently online. But in reality, executive function is simply the set of mental skills that … Read more
Running a freelance or self-employed business isn’t just about doing the work you’re brilliant at. It also involves pricing, invoicing, paying taxes, budgeting and making financial decisions. If you have dyscalculia, these everyday tasks can feel disproportionately draining, stressful or confusing – not because you’re careless or bad with money, but because your brain genuinely … Read more
Freelancing often looks like the dream job: no boss, freedom to set your own schedule, the ability to pick projects that interest you. For someone with ADHD, that flexibility can feel especially appealing. But just like any career choice, the reality is more complex. Whether freelancing is a good fit depends a lot on how … Read more
As the end of the year grows closer, you might be feeling the pressure because you haven’t yet got done what you hoped to get done in 2025. Here’s a tip that might help. I do a lot of goal setting with my clients and my home educated daughter. My style of goal-setting is very … Read more
Freelancing can look very appealing on the surface: setting your own hours, choosing your clients, working on projects that interest you. But if you’re autistic, the question of whether freelancing is a good fit goes a bit deeper. Like many things, the answer isn’t a straightforward yes or no – it depends on your strengths, … Read more
For most of my career, I’ve been used to working with groups. I’ve run workshops, delivered courses and trained people in all kinds of settings. So, when I decided to take my work online, it made sense to carry on with that approach. After all, I could reach more people with group programmes than working … Read more