In this episode, we had the privilege of hosting Isaac Harvey MBE, a remarkable disability activist and advocate. Isaac's journey is nothing short of inspiring, as he has dedicated his life to advocating for the rights and inclusion of individuals with disabilities. Isaac's zest for life and positive attitude is infectious and he is a joy to be around. His tireless efforts have earned him recognition, including the prestigious MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) award from King Charles III himself. Join us as we delve into Isaac's experiences, insights, and the impact of his advocacy work. Connect with Isaac on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacharvey-videoeditor/ Find out more about the Charity Wheels & Wheelchairs, of which Isaac is the President. https://www.wheelsandwheelchairs.co.uk/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-bedford/message

In this episode of the Podcast, we are joined by Lori Niles-Hofmann, the powerhouse of the Learning and Development World and global specialist in Ed-Tech. I've known Lori in the virtual world for several years and am a huge fan of her work, thinking, and actions. As an ex-head of L&D, now turned to Neurodiversity trainer, coach and speaker, having the opportunity to discuss the world of people development in the sphere of Neurodiversity, inclusion, and belonging was an opportunity not to be missed. And let me tell you, Lori did not disappoint as a guest—she is every bit as f@@king awesome as I expected she would be. If you're a Leader, if you're in HR or L&D or care about supporting and developing 100% of your people, you cannot afford to miss this episide. I hope you enjoy the Podcast. If you do, please don't forget to rate us so others can find us. Thank you! You can connect with Lori on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorinileshofmann/ You can visit our Website to learn about how we can support you around Neurodiversity in the Workplace www.beebrilliantpeople.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-bedford/message

Simon and Amanda Cookson own "Northern Value Creators" whose mission is "Growing businesses with transformative communication and applied neuroscience". It was an opportunity too good to miss to bring them on the Podcast to discuss this and so much more. We talked openly about: 🧠 Neurospicy family dynamics - the joy, the pain, the ups and downs, meltdowns (crease in the sock moments), the unpredictable nature of life on the spectrum and Simon's role as the Neurotypical Husband and Father trying to find calm in the storm. 🧠 How supporting ND Children has caused a lightbulb moment for Amanda in terms of her own Neurospicyness and how she's been on a journey with this. 🧠 Neurodiversity in the workplace and building equitable and inclusive cultures that help everyone to feel they belong and to thrive. 🧠 Adopting a Neuroscience approach to Leadership and not being afraid of having difficult conversations with your ND people. 🧠 The dynamics of relationships, being Neurodivergent and Neurotypical, in both professional and personal lives. We enjoyed this conversation, and quite honestly, we could have done a few hours, but we had to rein it in as there was so much to unpack. Visit the Northern Value Creators Website to learn more about Simon & Amanda's work. Visit our Website to learn how we can support you to empower and embed Neurodiversity in your business. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-bedford/message

This episode welcomes Katy Mason, Leadership and Transformative Coach, Director and Owner of AnotherWay Coaching. Katy does not identify as being Neurodivergent but recognises many traits in herself and remains curious and open-minded. In the Podcast, we discuss Coaching and Leadership from the perspective of supporting Neurodivergent people and also tackle how to have powerful conversations with people who don't think, do or act like you. It was a fascinating conversation with a few lightbulb moments, and we hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we enjoyed having it. We didn't shy away from having a challenging conversation and addressed these with respect. You can connect with Katy on LinkedIn, where she mainly hangs out and visit her Website AnotherWay Coaching to learn more about what her business does and how she can help you thrive. You can contact and connect with me, Mike Bedford, through LinkedIn or visit the Bee Brilliant People website to learn more about my full range of services in the space of Neurodiversity in the Workplace, Speaking and Coaching. Don't forget to rate the Podcast as a 5* if you enjoyed it, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. We've got some amazing guests lined up for 2024 - stay tuned! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-bedford/message

Unlocking Potential: Coaching and Neurodiversity Insights with Nathan Whitbread In this episode of the Neurodivergent Superstars series, we're thrilled to introduce Nathan Whitbread, an exceptional coach with a wealth of expertise in neurodiversity. 🌟 Join us as Nathan delves into the coaching world and its transformative impact on individuals. Discover how coaching can empower neurodivergent individuals to thrive and succeed. If you're eager to explore the profound benefits of coaching in Neurodiversity, this episode is a must-watch! Nathan shares his journey, extensive knowledge, and invaluable insights about coaching as a game-changer for success. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation! Thanks for joining us, Nathan! 🚀 Links from the show: Coaching inn: https://www.3dcoaching.com/the-coaching-inn/ Simplifying coaching https://amzn.eu/d/fyY1fxs The Coaching Habit: https://amzn.eu/d/2T6gD5o Link to ATW freebie: https://www.subscribepage.com/b2d2z0 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to learn more about me and my business? 🌐 Visit my Website, www.beebrilliantpeople.com, to find out what I do and why 📧 Email - [email protected] 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@beebrilliantpeople 🤝 Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebedford/ Thank you for listening, and see you next time! p.s. don't forget to rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on your Podcast streaming service of choice - helps others to find us :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-bedford/message

We were delighted to welcome Celia Gaze, Chief Purpose and Amazement Officer/Head Stable Maid for the Llamas, to the Podcast for the fourth episode in the series featuring everyday inspiring Neurodivergent Leaders. Celia has a magnetic personality; you can't help but be energised once you've spoken to her. In the Podcast, Celia shares her journey from a Senior NHS Leader to experiencing stress and burnout, ultimately leading to a complete reset, embracing her inner entrepreneur, where she started transforming a neglected farm into an award-winning wedding venue. She now oversees an Award Winning B-Corp Certified, Events, Conferences and meeting venue with a difference, "The Wellbeing Farm". Celia wrote a book, Why Put a Bow Tie on a Llama? Already on quite a journey, she discovered through a chance conversation that she might be an ADHD'er. Something sparked in Celia, and she couldn't just let that go. So Celia embarked on a journey of self-discovery, which led to a formal Diagnosis of ADHD at 52. Celia is very much focused on her Neurodivergence as a strength and openly attests to her success, determination and entrepreneurial mindset to her ADHD. She recognised there are challenges but believes in strength-focused conversations. We had a fascinating conversation, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed having it. This episode is a must not miss! Please share far and wide 📣 and don't forget to rate us on your podcast player of choice, as doing so helps people to find us! Get in touch with us to find out how we can help you empower and enable Neurodiversity in your business 🚀 Email: [email protected] Visit our Website to learn about our range of services ⁠www.beebrilliantpeople.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-bedford/message

We are proud to welcome Major Symon Smith of the British Army to the ND Superstars Podcast 🎧🎙️ Major Symon is a Senior Leader in the Armed Forces 🙏He is an inspiring Leader and I knew when we met at a talk 💬 I delivered on Neurodiversity 🧠 at the UK Ministry of Defence that I wanted him as a guest 🎯 In the Podcast 🎧🎙️ Major Symon shares 👇 🎯 His insights and experience as a Dyslexic and Neurodivergent Leader 🧠 🎯 The role we as Leaders broadly have to play in creating psychological safety 🎯 Why it matters to Bee 🐝 an Authentic Leader 🎯 How Leaders can build Trust and role model behaviours that enable 🔧 and empower 🚀 people to Bee 🐝 themselves at work 🎯 His lived experience and journey to acceptance, understanding and advocation of Neurodiversity 🧠 at work. This episode is a must not miss! Please share far and wide 📣 and don't forget to rate as doing so helps people to find us! Be sure to visit our website to find out how we can help you empower and enable Neurodiversity in your business 🚀 www.beebrilliantpeople.com Useful links: Symon Smith on LinkedIN [email protected] – direct MOD email address Get in touch with us to find out how we can help you empower and enable Neurodiversity in your business 🚀 Email: [email protected] Visit our Website to learn about our range of services ⁠⁠www.beebrilliantpeople.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-bedford/message

In the latest episode of the Bee-Brilliant People Podcast Presents, we welcome the legend that is Theo Smith to the hotseat.    Theo is a Co-Founder - Evangelist, Trainer, Consultant and Speaker.  He is an award winning author, podcaster (host of the Neurodiversity - Eliminating Kryptonite & Enabling Superheroes Podcast), content creator, LinkedIn Influencer!!! and basically an absolutely amazing Human Being who works tirelessly to champion and promote Neurodiversity.  His energy is both infectious and palpable and it was a privilige having him as our guest.   If you're enjoying the show, please don't forget to rate us in your Podcast player of choice, hit subscribe and share with anyone else you might feel would benefit from hearing the conversation. This episode is a must not miss! Please share far and wide 📣 and don't forget to rate us on your podcast player of choice, as doing so helps people to find us! Useful links Theo Smith LinkedIN  Neurodiversity at Work - Kogan Page (Award Winning Book)  Neurodiversity - Eliminating Kryptonite & Enabling Superheroes Podcast Get in touch with us to find out how we can help you empower and enable Neurodiversity in your business 🚀 Email: [email protected] Visit our Website to learn about our range of services ⁠⁠www.beebrilliantpeople.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-bedford/message

Welcome to the ND (Neurodivergent) Superstars Podcast.  Presented by Award Winning Neurodivergent UK Coach of the Year 2022 and Director of Bee Brilliant People Development (www.beebrilliantpeople.com) Mike Bedford.   This is a topical Podcast which features guests that are doing amazing things in the World and utilising their ND Skills and Talents to do so.   In the first episode, Mike is joined by ND Superstar, Nicole McGill-Higgins.   Nichole is an award winning, best selling global author, expert and speaker on the subject of Belonging and Inclusion.  She is a Leader, role model, Entrepreneur and severely Dyslexic.  In this episode Nicole talks openly and candidly about her own personal journey with Dyslexia and what it has meant to her and her lfe and career.  It is a fascinating and insightful conversation and Nicole was a Superstar of course.   If you enjoy the show, be sure to Subscribe and share with others.  You can link over to the Video Podcast version of the show on YouTube by clicking the link and I hope you take something away from listening, and thank you for doing so and helping spread the word that Neurodivergent people are indeed Superstars. You can, and I would highly recommend, connecting with Nichole on LinkedIn.  You can, and I would highly recommend, learn more about the amazing and transformative work that Nicole does by visiting her Link Tree page and following the links to her sites, including a link to her International Bestselling Book!!! This episode is a must not miss! Please share far and wide 📣 and don't forget to rate us on your podcast player of choice, as doing so helps people to find us! Get in touch with us to find out how we can help you empower and enable Neurodiversity in your business 🚀 Email: [email protected] Visit our Website to learn about our range of services ⁠⁠www.beebrilliantpeople.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-bedford/message

Episode 19 of the Bee-Brilliant People Podcast with the amazing Suzie Henriques, The CV Bee 🐝 (what she doesn't know about CVs is not worth knowing) 🙅‍♀️ In the episode Suzie shares her HUGE knowledge of how to nail 🔨 a great CV. She shares her top tips and myth busters to help you as a candidate navigate the recruitment minefield 💣 We covered some very common themes to both of us including authenticity, imposter syndrome and goal setting. Suzie's energy, passion and expertise for delivering the best person centred CV service for her clients shines ✨️ through throughout the conversation and as a fun challenge, can you count the number of Bee 🐝 references throughout the show - answers on a postcard!  You can contact Suzie through LinkedIn (link above) and please do swing by her fabulous Website TheCVBee.co.uk where you can find a heap of other great resources, customer testimonials, services and much more.  If you're looking to make you CV stand out from the crowd then don't mess about, get in touch with Suzie and get noticed. Get in touch with us to find out how we can help you empower and enable Neurodiversity in your business 🚀 Email: [email protected] Visit our Website to learn about our range of services ⁠⁠www.beebrilliantpeople.com   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-bedford/message