How to support yourself and others with ADHD - with Iain Preston

23/04/2024 40 min Episodio 16
How to support yourself and others with ADHD - with Iain Preston

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Got a question for The NABS Podcast?Iain Preston is a neurodiverse creative industry leader and DEI advocate. Full of energy and wisdom, Ian shares his lived experience of ADHD with our host Louise Scodie, openly discussing the challenges as well as the benefits it brings to his brain. He also shares his thoughts on how ADHDers benefit adland and how team members and leaders can best support those who live with ADHD.  Iain also loves his dog Rocky, who helpfully stayed quiet for us during this record.Key takeaways:Seeking professional help is crucial for managing ADHD and maintaining mental wellness.Neurodiversity brings benefits to the advertising and marketing industry, such as expansive thinking and the ability to connect unrelated ideas.Leaders can support individuals with ADHD by asking them how they like to workCreating inclusive cultures where everyone feels supported is essentialResources:Free NABS Talk with Iain: https://nabs.org.uk/event/everyday-inclusion-understanding-and-building-a-neurodiverse-workplace-with-iain-prestonFree NABS ADHD workshop: https://nabs.org.uk/event/explore-working-with-adhd-strengths-strategies-supportNABS Advice Line: https://nabs.org.uk/how-we-can-help/advice-lineADHD UK: https://adhduk.co.ukSupport the showWe are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. 👋 Need a helping hand? We're right here. 🌻 Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. 🤝 Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. 📞 Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter Follow NABS on LinkedIn Watch NABS Talks on YouTube

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