{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Focus and Chill - productivity tactics for AuDHDers and other neurodivergent folks ","title":"Episode 34: Sydney Jackson-Clockston ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2401,"description":"Welcome to episode #34 We’re thrilled to be joined by Sydney Jackson-Clockston today.Sydney Jackson-Clockston is a Leadership Development and Entrepreneurial Coach, Trainer, Speaker, and Author. She recently published \"My Own Worst Enemy: Understanding and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome,\" a book that delves into conquering negative self-talk and reframing one's mindset for a fulfilling life. Her expertise lies in thought leadership, facilitating tough conversations, building inclusive cultures, DEIJA, and empathy. Sydney is a recipient of the 2022 Good Business Colorado Award and holds certifications in Trauma-Informed Care, Mental Health First Aid - Youth, Harassment Prevention, and Crisis Prevention and Intervention. She is affiliated with various organizations, including Consultants For Good and the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce...Welcome to the show Sydney!QuestionsCan you tell us about your experience with dyslexia especially writing your book?loved school growing up. Mum was educator2nd/3rd grade spelling bees = major challengespent hours studying but spelling didn’t landteacher assumed she was smart but lazy - not helpful!mum helped advocate for school to do testingtesting showed high IQ but difficulty spellingother kids and colleagues laughed at her for spellingnegative experiences led to imposter syndromewriting book has been an opportunity to reframe those experiencesawareness has improved but still some stigma, e.g. manager said she was unprofessional for spelling mistakessoftware is now making dyslexia less problematicspell check/grammarlyread aloud now basically free What \"work\" projects are you concentrating on?Event coordination: library opening, Good Business ColoradoCoaching entrepreneurs How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?Getting married in two weeks!Travel (even started travel agency)New Orleans: food, music, culturePanama: not too crowded FilmVolunteeringDecompressNature time - earthingWhat...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QZFZQrtBSDhon7MItX8a5mQvkXQ5KKmI2fe6dyhM72o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzNDE3LzE2NjEw/NjYyOTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}