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June 30, 2019

Skills For the future Ross Duncan if you know where to look

If you were to identify one person from your workforce that you consider would potentially to have a “competitive edge” and that you might see them having a future in your organization or business. As a CEO or HR Director, would you be interested? If the same person displayed…READ MORE

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June 29, 2019

A Message of Hope Rev Margaret Shuttleworth – Church of Scotland

It was reported in 2015 that the Chaplin for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, Rev Murray McBride, was dyslexic and running a very successful dyslexia support group for his local fire service and for local Ministers. Rev Margaret Shuttleworth, the Minister for Sauchie and Coalsnaughton Parish in Clackmannanshire, is unaware…READ MORE

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June 28, 2019

A Real Game Changer Katie Goode – Games Developer

However, when she was at school, although she was clearly a very bright student, she fell behind. In some subjects she struggled greatly, yet at the same time, she was exceptionally good at others. Clearly she was demonstrating a spiky profile to her strengths and weaknesses. For years it wasn’t…READ MORE

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June 27, 2019

In at The Deep End James Thompson -South African rowing champion

Globally, we know that neurodivergent people exist. Globally, we know that there is a multitude of famous people who are neurodivergent. Recently, I was able interview James Thompson; a South African rowing champion; a gold medalist Coxless four at the London 2012 Olympics and a gold medallist at the World…READ MORE

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June 27, 2019

Over Coming the Challenges Pamela Uddin – BBC The Apprentice

Most people will remember seeing the memorable video clip of Susan Boyle’s audition for Britain’s Got Talent and witnessing the public reaction before she sang. A similar story played out a number of years ago regarding Pamela Uddin. Pamela Uddin is an entrepreneur who set up the charity Alexia Agency. …READ MORE

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June 27, 2019

Someone to Watch George Bamford – Bamford Watch Department / JCB

George Bamford is a successful entrepreneur that happens to be dyslexic and the owner of Bamford Watch Department, based in Mayfair London. George set up his business 15 years ago out of an interest and a hobby that he later he turned around into a success. He eventually wanted to…READ MORE

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Category: Neurodiverse

Skills For the future Ross Duncan if you know where to look

A Message of Hope Rev Margaret Shuttleworth – Church of Scotland

A Real Game Changer Katie Goode – Games Developer

In at The Deep End James Thompson -South African rowing champion

Over Coming the Challenges Pamela Uddin – BBC The Apprentice

Someone to Watch George Bamford – Bamford Watch Department / JCB