Do you know?
How can you tell?
These questions popped in my mind whilst sitting in the dentist chair recently. Whilst waiting for the x-ray results, my dentist asked “so what do you do?”
Those I work with on Growing Talent will know the ‘elevator pitch’ template we explore.
So, to my dentist I replied:
“I work with businesses and their teams to ensure both thrive. I happen to be an @I-act Instructor, Genos EI Practitioner, ADHD Coach and workplace wellbeing facilitator, as well as running a unique journey into employment programme (Growing Talent)”.
Immediately, my Dentist and her assistant wanted to know more about ADHD.
The assistant has a son aged 13 waiting assessment (it’s a very long wait in the UK) and the dentist has a friend who has always struggled in certain areas of executive functioning. I shared some thoughts and signposting with them both. A very short conversation which resulted in the three of us feeling a little more positive and empowered…. Until my dentist picked up the drill – that’s another story!
Why share my experience at the dentist here on LinkedIn?
Dental surgeries are workplaces. People at all levels put on masks to deliver the service they are paid to do whilst trying to hold down the pressures they are feeling – both at home and work – in all workplaces, including yours.
Workplace managers can be overwhelmed themselves and not notice the cues in their teams or self.
So, what can workplaces do?
✅ Train teams at all levels in the steps and tools to be pressure fit – i.e. able to deal with the pressure in the workplace – as well as at home, is a ‘no brainer’.
✅ Raise awareness of the cues to look for, how to start and manage conversations ensuring neuro inclusivity.
My top tip to be neuro inclusive is aim everything to fit neurodivergent team members.
What you do, will also work for neurotypical team members. Currently most workplaces are structured for neurotypical minds – which does not work for neurodivergent ones.
The certainty is the pressure fitness of your teams will hit your bottom line.
The question is, will that hit be positive or negative?
What do you think?
How do you ensure the pressure fitness of your team?
i-act (for positive mental health and wellbeing) training. Mental Health Training
Genos International Europe
ADHD Works
Growing Talent