Helen 
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
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by social media, constant notifications, or the pressure to ‘be on’ all the time, you’re not alone. Many neurodivergent business owners find traditional marketing channels draining or unpredictable. The good news is that email marketing can be a much better fit. Here’s why… Structured communication, on your terms One of … Read more
At the heart of mentoring is something deceptively simple: listening. Real, focused, unrushed listening. And yet, when I step into the online world to share what I do, I find myself bumping up against a contradiction. The internet doesn’t reward listening, it rewards shouting. If you want to get noticed online, you’re supposed to declare … Read more
I have taught quite a few of courses now where a good number of the people attending were diagnosed with ADHD, and they were often drinking cans of Monster energy drink throughout the course. Running a course with several people with ADHD in it can be lively at times – although not always, because some … Read more
In my previous post I shared how being neurodivergent might affect you as a solo or indie business owner. In this post I share simple, practical strategies to help you succeed and thrive. It’s about finding approaches that play to your strengths, make daily tasks easier, and help you build a business that actually works … Read more