{"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 87: Werner Van Huffel","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2584,"description":"Welcome to episode #87! We’re thrilled to be joined by Werner Van Huffel today.\n\nWerner Van Huffel is the co-founder of Kavn, a career support organization that helps neurodivergent professionals find meaningful remote work. With a background in enterprise architecture, AI, and business consulting, Werner has spent years advocating for career remoter professionals, ensuring they thrive in workspaces that align with their strengths.\nDiagnosed later in life, Werner discovered his neurodivergence through supporting his children. This realization led him to study psychology, homeschool his kids, and ultimately launch Kaven—a company that matches neurodivergent professionals with remote work environments that foster success.\n\nIn this episode, we explore the intersection of neurodivergence, remote work, AI, and productivity.\nWelcome to the show, Werner!\n\nQuestions\n\nJN: How did you first discover you were neurodivergent?\nNever thought of himself as different until seeing his children struggle\nStarted noticing similar traits in himself while homeschooling and studying psychology\nRealized society has become less accepting of differences, which led to launching Kaven\nJN: What inspired you to start Kaven?\nStarted as a recruitment agency but quickly shifted focus to supporting neurodivergent professionals\nNoticed a pattern: traditional career paths weren’t working for many neurodivergent people\nCoined the term “career remoter” to describe professionals who don’t follow linear career paths\nJN: What is a \"career remoter\"?\nSomeone who follows their own path rather than climbing a corporate ladder\nOften works independently, values flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful work\nMany neurodivergent professionals thrive in non-traditional career setups\nJN: How does Kaven support remote professionals?\nMatches neurodivergent professionals with remote-friendly organizations\nHelps businesses create truly inclusive remote work environments\nProvides psychological first aid & career coaching...","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}