35 min

Empowering Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs: Creating Inclusive Workspaces Overgivers Anonymous Podcast

    • Entrepreneurship

In this insightful episode of the Overgivers Anonymous podcast, host Angela Mondor engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Sarah Ketch, a leading voice in DEI strategy and advocate for neurodivergent entrepreneurs. Through Sarah's expertise and personal experiences, listeners gain valuable insights into the importance of understanding and embracing neurodiversity in both corporate culture and entrepreneurship. From redefining success to celebrating progress and fostering supportive communities, Sarah's approach underscores the necessity of inclusive and humane practices in today's business landscape. Join us as we explore the power of empowerment, self-awareness, and community in creating truly inclusive workspaces for all.



Highlights:



Understanding neurodiversity in the corporate world.

Challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in traditional business models.

Redefining success and embracing neurodiversity in business.

The importance of boundaries and self-awareness for neurodiverse entrepreneurs.

Leveraging community and peer support for empowerment.

Celebrating personal definitions of success and achievements.

The significance of teamwork and setting personal goals.

Implementing unique approaches to project management.

Utilizing SMART goals to break down overwhelming tasks.

Overcoming overwhelm with actionable steps and celebrating progress.



Sara Kedge (she/her) works with corporate leaders to create inclusive, healthy and more productive workplaces that work for everyone. A renowned DEI Design Thinking Strategist, Coach and Trainer, Sara blends curiosity and playfulness with deep cross-functional knowledge. She prides herself on helping teams move out of stressful

dysfunction to create human-focused workplace cultures where critical thinking – and people – are encouraged and valued.



Sara carries the collective experience of the neurodivergent community into the solutions she co-creates with her clients. As the founder and curator of How 2 Entrepreneuro, an online community supporting neurodivergent entrepreneurs, Sara is constantly learning and hearing from the people she supports, most of whom have suffered burnout within the corporate or public sectors. Sara’s clients vary in reach from global to local, across a range of industries including academia and training institutions, public and third sector, technology, bio-medical and international development. Sara co-creates bespoke solutions for each new client challenge, drawing on years of change management consultancy and her current role as a lecturer for the Business and Management faculty at Oxford Brookes University. Sara’s commitment to delivering a playful, human-centred approach to transition and culture development, makes her an outstanding – and refreshingly unusual – asset to her clients. Topic that you would like to speak on Creating inclusive businesses.

Website:

sarakedge.com



Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/sara.kedge

https://www.facebook.com/groups/298987737971570



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In this insightful episode of the Overgivers Anonymous podcast, host Angela Mondor engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Sarah Ketch, a leading voice in DEI strategy and advocate for neurodivergent entrepreneurs. Through Sarah's expertise and personal experiences, listeners gain valuable insights into the importance of understanding and embracing neurodiversity in both corporate culture and entrepreneurship. From redefining success to celebrating progress and fostering supportive communities, Sarah's approach underscores the necessity of inclusive and humane practices in today's business landscape. Join us as we explore the power of empowerment, self-awareness, and community in creating truly inclusive workspaces for all.



Highlights:



Understanding neurodiversity in the corporate world.

Challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in traditional business models.

Redefining success and embracing neurodiversity in business.

The importance of boundaries and self-awareness for neurodiverse entrepreneurs.

Leveraging community and peer support for empowerment.

Celebrating personal definitions of success and achievements.

The significance of teamwork and setting personal goals.

Implementing unique approaches to project management.

Utilizing SMART goals to break down overwhelming tasks.

Overcoming overwhelm with actionable steps and celebrating progress.



Sara Kedge (she/her) works with corporate leaders to create inclusive, healthy and more productive workplaces that work for everyone. A renowned DEI Design Thinking Strategist, Coach and Trainer, Sara blends curiosity and playfulness with deep cross-functional knowledge. She prides herself on helping teams move out of stressful

dysfunction to create human-focused workplace cultures where critical thinking – and people – are encouraged and valued.



Sara carries the collective experience of the neurodivergent community into the solutions she co-creates with her clients. As the founder and curator of How 2 Entrepreneuro, an online community supporting neurodivergent entrepreneurs, Sara is constantly learning and hearing from the people she supports, most of whom have suffered burnout within the corporate or public sectors. Sara’s clients vary in reach from global to local, across a range of industries including academia and training institutions, public and third sector, technology, bio-medical and international development. Sara co-creates bespoke solutions for each new client challenge, drawing on years of change management consultancy and her current role as a lecturer for the Business and Management faculty at Oxford Brookes University. Sara’s commitment to delivering a playful, human-centred approach to transition and culture development, makes her an outstanding – and refreshingly unusual – asset to her clients. Topic that you would like to speak on Creating inclusive businesses.

Website:

sarakedge.com



Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/sara.kedge

https://www.facebook.com/groups/298987737971570



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35 min