By: Angela Prentner Smith As a dyspraxic individual who believes she could have been diagnosed on the autism spectrum as a child, I've navigated the intricate landscape of entrepreneurship with a unique lens.
My journey, much like that of many neurodiverse founders, has been marked by discrimination, triumphs, setbacks, and the constant quest for understanding and acceptance. Recent research from The Entrepreneurs Network, which polled 500 neurodiverse entrepreneurs from across the UK, shed light on the pervasive discrimination neurodiverse founders face in the business realm. It's a stark reality: only 4% of us say we never experience discrimination due to our neurodiversity. This is a profound testament to the barriers we encounter, simply because our brains function differently.
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By Angela Prentner-Smith As millions tuned in to watch the 96th Academy Awards, what should have been an evening of entertainment was overshadowed by uncomfortable and cringe-worthy moments. From John Cena’s naked antics (too much!) to Emma Stone’s dress mishap (awkward) and the bizarre timing of musical performances, the event left much to be desired. Let’s delve into the reasons behind this discomfort and explore the broader issue of psychological safety at awards ceremonies, drawing from examples from this year’s Oscars.
By Heather Suttie During Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we have the chance to spotlight the multitude of positive dimensions surrounding neurodiversity and inclusivity.
One entrepreneur at the forefront of this movement is Angela Prentner-Smith, the innovative founder and Managing Director of This is Milk. She is also the driving force behind Neve Learning, a ground-breaking platform advocating for a neurodiversity-first approach to training and education. By: Heather Suttie Business success hinges not just on profit, the prowess of technology or the brilliance of strategy, but on the collective potential of teams. Central to unlocking this potential is a concept that is gaining traction yet remains widely misunderstood: psychological safety. As the founder and managing director of This is Milk, a Glasgow-based tech agency pioneering psychological safety indexing in Scotland and with global clients, Angela Prentner Smith said, “I’ve witnessed first-hand the transformative power this concept holds when harnessed effectively within organisations. Yet, I’ve also observed the detrimental impact of its misinterpretation and underutilisation on team performance and business outcomes”. Psychological safety, at its core, embodies a workplace philosophy where employees feel empowered to voice concerns, challenge norms, and take risks without fear of reprisal. It’s not merely about being kind or fostering a culture of positivity; rather, it’s about embracing discomfort and fostering candid honesty in pursuit of excellence. By Rachel Branson As the Managing Director of This is Milk and the founder of Neve Learning, my mission revolves around promoting psychological safety and inclusivity within the workplace. My personal journey as a neurodivergent individual, with an adult identification of dyspraxia and a childhood that aligns with what would now be considered on the autism spectrum, fuels this dedication to creating a better world not just for myself, but for my clients, colleagues, and family.
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