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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 essential

Resources:
Free NABS Talk with Iain: https://nabs.org.uk/event/everyday-inclusion-understanding-and-building-a-neurodiverse-workplace-with-iain-preston
Free NABS ADHD workshop: https://nabs.org.uk/event/explore-working-with-adhd-strengths-strategies-support

NABS Advice Line: https://nabs.org.uk/how-we-can-help/advice-line

ADHD UK: https://adhduk.co.uk


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Aimee Luther is managing director of the Liberty Guild. The Liberty Guild is an invitation-only curated association of the finest communication practitioners in the world. The business aims to give creatives and strategists a better work-life balance and more ownership over their careers. 
 Aimee is a huge believer in kindness as a leadership style, and she makes sure this is a top-lived value throughout her professional and voluntary work. Aimee's also a hugely busy working mum and speaks refreshingly about the demands of the juggle.
This is a great, down-to-earth chat - Aimee is a super mix of kind, clear and no-nonsense. 
 Key takeaways:
 We need to normalise feeling rubbish so that we can talk about it and support each otherBeing kind to each other is a basic requirement for the human race, so let's translate that into corporate kindnessLet's use empathy and compassion to create nurturing environments where people can be their whole selves.Support the show
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Chloe Davies is a creative global inclusion and belonging consultant and founder of It Takes a Village, a network for Black women in advertising, marketing and media. 

Chloe is a proud Black bisexual woman as well as being a mother of two and an outstandingly prolific campaigner and activist. Chloe volunteers for UK Black Pride, the London Queer Fashion Show and was recently named one of Campaign magazine's 40 over 40. Chloe fits an impressive amount of commitments into her schedule, yet still found time to engage in this fascinating conversation.
 Key takeways:
What it means to be a mental health survivorThe importance of safe spaces for underrepresented communitiesThe gift of volunteering - how to make sure it's a blessing for both sidesSupport the show
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Reeha Alder is the founder of Mighty You, an executive coaching and training consultancy focusing on helping individuals, teams and organisations to create spaces that help them to be their best authentic selves. Reeha takes a holistic approach to creating authentic environments using a combination of breath work, DEI and wellbeing training and skills training for managers and leaders. 
As well as being an advocate for authenticity, Reeha is a trauma survivor whose story has helped to inform her approach to her own life and how she helps others. Reeha is a brilliant speaker who shares her truth honestly and openly. 
Hear more from Reeha in our upcoming NABS Talk on 19 March on finding your authentic self. Register for free on the NABS website.
Key takeaways:
The body keeps the score, so learn how to look after your wellbeingCode-switching is exhausting; the alternative is brilliant authenticityHow the industry needs to better support people from underrepresented groupsIf you need help with any of the issues raised in this episode, try the following resources:
NABS Advice Line 
Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline 
Victim Support 
 
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Melissa Robertson is CEO of creative agency Dark Horses. She is also one of adland's most visible menopause ambassadors. Melissa created a brilliant open-source menopause policy at Dark Horses that's become essential use for many in the industry. She also has a great sense of humour so this is a fun as well as enlightening chat.
Key takeaways:
The menopause is a mental wellness issue that everybody needs to understand and help withThe secret to getting rest, even if you're awake at nightRemote working does not equal skiving - it's essential for inclusivity at workFind Melissa on LinkedIn
Download Dark Horses open source menopause policy


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Amy Kean is a creative sociologist, advertising strategist, poet and best selling author. Her book, The Little Girl who Gave Zero F***s, is a clarion call to females everywhere who are too used to caring about what other people think of them. As Amy explains in this podcast, it's time to stop that right now in the name of your self-esteem. 
Amy is frank, down-to-earth and fond of a swear word or six. She is also one of our industry's biggest names when it comes to speaking out for better diversity and fairer working practices. 
Key takeaways:
Happiness should be your key priority every dayWe have to get over our obsession with tone in the workplaceYour self-esteem does not depend on the opinions of other people Amy runs Good Shout, a professional training company that helps people to find their voice. Find out more at goodshoutcommunity.com
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