{"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 35: Ainslee Hooper","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1543,"description":"Welcome to episode #35 We’re thrilled to be joined by Ainslee Hooper today.Ainslee is the driving force behind Ainslee Hooper Consulting, which helps public-facing organizations strengthen their disability inclusion. With a background in Anthropology and a unique approach to holistic inclusion, Ainslee is not just a researcher but a transformative advocate. She's earned accolades, including the 2020 Geelong Employment Award. Ainslee is a passionate advocate and a valued member of several advisory committees. When she's not advancing the cause of inclusion, she's doing the strength sport of a strong woman.Welcome to the show Ainslee!QuestionsCan you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical? What challenges did you face? What is it like now?Close family got diagnosed + friends got diagnosed and shared experiences “But I’m neurotypical and I do that too”Liked rules of COVID lockdownAnxiety around networking eventsNutritionist - list of what I don’t eat longer than what I eat. Referral to a psychologist and then a psychiatristWhat \"work\" projects are you concentrating on?Disability inclusion consultingAccess and inclusion plansInternal and external stakeholdersWheelchair user gives empathyCustomer experience journey mapAnthropology is a special interestLinguistic, biological, cultural, archaeologicalElicit stories from stakeholdersWhat do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours?2005-2011 Bachelor of Arts: super focused and organizedDifferent days of the week are devoted to different activities:Monday = Professional Development (LinkedIn strategy)Tuesday = Client engagementWednesday = Content CreationThursday = Project work dayFriday = Admin and podcastsWhat resources (books, philosophies, apps, sensory toys) do you find most helpful for productivity and habit formation?Trello for project management, ZapierAtomic Habits by James ClearPhilosophies: lean into special interests at workWhere...","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}