AuDHD at work
I noticed that a lot of the advice out there for autistic people or ADHDers at work doesn't really help if you're both. Hel Straker had noticed this too, so we've got together to do something about it. To get us started, and go
Hey there, I'm Matthew👋
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I help people discover and develop their unique worth, turn unspecified struggle into tractable problems, and feel resourced to make the kind of change they most want.
I'm a consultant systems developer, mentor, facilitator, speaker and author. My work is all about how we develop and use our exceptional talents and get exciting new ideas into the world.
I specialise in working with people who think and feel differently to most; in helping develop the abilities that come with that and building the support needed to thrive.
I often work with neurodivergent professionals, academics and entrepreneurs. I also work with the individuals and organisations that understand the huge value we offer the world.
There are lots of different ways you can work with me. If you'd like to find out more then you can also book a short video call with me to explore how we might work together.
Recent blog posts
Neuro-accessible language
Fixing language barriers for neurodivergent people I recently helped an organisation make the language in an assessment more accessible to neurodivergent people. This got me thinking about the idea of neuro-accessible language, particularly in situations where an instruction is being given. It's an an area that's
How to Thrive in a High-Stress Job When You’re Neurodivergent - YANAF podcast
In case you missed it the first time around, this is a replay of one of the most popular podcast episodes I've done. It's even made its way to Australia! In it, I'm interviewed by the fab Rachel Morris about being neurodivergent when you&
Creativity and neurodiversity podcast with Ruth Stanley
If you're anything like me you have a slightly odd relationship with creativity. It's something other people often tell me is big part of what I do, but I don't really feel "creative". A lot of the time I'm just
Managing neurodivergent burnout
Burnout is a big problem for many neurodivergent people. It can show up in unexpected ways, and existing approaches don't always address the underlying causes. In this livestream I talk about: - How neurodivergent burnout shows up, and how it's different - The reasons why burnout
Making yourself understood
One of the biggest challenges neurodivergent people face, both in our work and personal lives, is being properly understood by others. This is particularly true when we have autism and/or ADHD. In this livestream I talk about: - The different ways this difficulty shows up and how it affects
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Latest Delightful Dissent episodes
Delightful Dissent - Ep. 40 - Doing it wrong?
With Kendra Patterson Recorded live at 05:00 PM on Tuesday 16 November 2021 Doing it wrong0:00/64:261× Have you ever struggled to do things the same way as everyone else? Even when you know your way works for you, and works well, people insist you do it
Delightful Dissent - Ep. 39 - Driven to create?
With Christopher Dines Recorded live at 12:00 PM on Wednesday 20 October 2021 Driven to create0:00/64:251× It seems like creative people have a vision, then single-mindedly set about making it reality. But what if not all creativity looks like this? What if sticking to a linear
Delightful Dissent - Ep. 38 - Safe to play?
With Troels Andersen-Kjaer Recorded live at 12:00 PM on Tuesday 12 October 2021 Safe to play0:00/63:481× We can't stop and mess about when there's important work to be done. We can only play when there won't be negative consequences. But
Delightful Dissent - Ep. 37 - Doing things the hard way?
With Helen Read Recorded live at 04:00 PM on Wednesday 06 October 2021 Doing things the hard way0:00/63:271× Ever been told you're doing things the hard way? Do you feel your jaw clench when you hear a sentence beginning with "why don'
Delightful Dissent - Ep. 36 - You've got to have a system?
With Andrew Hugill Recorded live at 12:00 PM on Thursday 16 September 2021 You ve got to have a system0:00/66:021× Without having a way to understand the world - a system - we feel lost. Other people expect us to have a system which makes sense
Delightful Dissent - Ep. 35 - You think with your brain?
With Elizabeth Arifien Recorded live at 12:00 PM on Tuesday 07 September 2021 You think with your brain0:00/61:431× Ever struggled to figure something out whilst sat still? Ever tried to learn something physical but found your brain getting in the way? We're told that