{"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.\nSydney 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...\nWelcome to the show Sydney!\n\n\nQuestions\nCan you tell us about your experience with dyslexia especially writing your book?loved school growing up. Mum was educator\n2nd/3rd grade spelling bees = major challenge\nspent hours studying but spelling didn’t land\nteacher assumed she was smart but lazy - not helpful!\nmum helped advocate for school to do testing\ntesting showed high IQ but difficulty spelling\nother kids and colleagues laughed at her for spelling\nnegative experiences led to imposter syndrome\nwriting book has been an opportunity to reframe those experiences\nawareness has improved but still some stigma, e.g. manager said she was unprofessional for spelling mistakes\nsoftware is now making dyslexia less problematicspell check/grammarly\nread aloud now basically free \nWhat \"work\" projects are you concentrating on?Event coordination: library opening, Good Business Colorado\nCoaching entrepreneurs \nHow about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?Getting married in two weeks!\nTravel (even started travel agency)New Orleans: food, music, culture\nPanama: not too crowded \nFilm\nVolunteering\nDecompress...","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}