In this episode, Shae speaks with Dana Neiger, Author/CHRO/Co-Founder at HIVE Talent Acquisition Firm  Dana's recruiting experience covers a wide range of industries such as accounting and finance, construction, engineering, light industrial and warehousing, sales and marketing, with a specialty in legal recruiting. Her human resources consulting background includes training, payroll, sponsorship, HRIS, networking, social media and branding. Dana is a graduate of the private women's college, Agnes Scott, located in Decatur, Georgia. She returns to campus multiple times a year to support ..read more

In this episode, Shae speaks with Dr Malvika Behl. Malvika is the chair of the Counsellor Education Program at West Texas A&M University. Based in Texas, she holds a PhD in Counsellor Education and Supervision. Malvika is a licensed professional counsellor and school counsellor, with seven years of experience in academia, teaching counselling courses. Since 2013, she has been actively involved in counselling, working with both adults and children with learning disabilities. Malvika has collaborated with local and international organisations, including the Centre for Learning Disabilities ..read more

In this episode, Shae speaks with Craig Collinson. Shae and Craig share their insights into their research and Craig's fascinating topic Lexism” – the Othering and discrimination of dyslexics. This conversation may come across as a bit controversial, so we look forward to hearing your thoughts on the topic!   Craig is a UK dyslexic academic and a Researcher Development Fellow at Edge Hill University. He was born and brought up in the south of England; the first of his immediate family to go to university. Craig gained a First-class joint honours degree in Ancient History and His ..read more

In this episode, Shae speaks with Craig Collinson. Shae and Craig share their insights into their research and Craig's fascinating topic Lexism” – the Othering and discrimination of dyslexics. This conversation may come across as a bit controversial, so we look forward to hearing your thoughts on the topic!   Craig is a UK dyslexic academic and a Researcher Development Fellow at Edge Hill University. He was born and brought up in the south of England; the first of his immediate family to go to university. Craig gained a First-class joint honours degree in Ancient History and His ..read more

Every workplace needs a dyslexic or ten. Problem solver. Lateral thinker. Emotionally intelligent. Creative. Intuitive. Empathic. People with dyslexia have the kind of strengths that help an organisation be more dynamic, innovative and forward-thinking. All it takes, with the help of HR and DEI, is the support our workplace programs provide. That’s the advantage of doing things differently. In this special edition, Shae speaks with Sally Close (HR consultant), Kate Madden (CEO), and Lorna Berry Coordinator: Integrated Family Support from Hampton Park Community House about how together they i ..read more

In this episode, Shae speaks with Ph.D. colleague and peer Bill Goh. Together they discuss a number of topics from accessing a diagnosis, educational trauma, advocacy and PhD life. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as Shae and Bill enjoy spending time unpacking life as Dyslexic PhD candidates.  A bit about Bill. Trying to get an education with dyslexia resulted in me failing grade two and dropping out of school in grade twelve. I have very few fond memories of school. Yet, decades later I’m currently a Ph.D. student in marine biology. Also, I’m the first at my university, the secon ..read more

Welcome to episode 58 with Nicci Richman. Nicci is a neurodivergent Organisational Development professional, supporting businesses to embrace inclusive design that optimises performance, productivity and belonging. She is an effective Leader with a demonstrated history of working in a range of sectors, I bring strengths in building purposeful cultures, training and development, removing complexity, and streamlining processes. Nicci's career has its foundations in social research, working on employee engagement surveys for multinational organisations. This insight led to my strong interest in ..read more

Welcome to episode 58 with Nicci Richman. Nicci is a neurodivergent Organisational Development professional, supporting businesses to embrace inclusive design that optimises performance, productivity and belonging. She is an effective Leader with a demonstrated history of working in a range of sectors, I bring strengths in building purposeful cultures, training and development, removing complexity, and streamlining processes. Nicci's career has its foundations in social research, working on employee engagement surveys for multinational organisations. This insight led to my strong interest in ..read more

In the second part of this two-part series, Shae speaks with Gareth Robinson from Mindhabits. Gareth shares with Shae the Habit Staker and how by creating tiny habits every day we can start to manage and cope not just during stressful and traumatic times, but in managing day-to-day life. Having lost his brother and 3 close mates to suicide, he is a passionate mental health advocate who specialises in helping clients sell better, find more time, have less stress, and better habits. Gareth’s professional and personal purpose overlap as he does his bit to help people live better and organis ..read more

In this two-part series, Shae speaks with Gareth Robinson from Mindhabits. Gareth shares with Shae how tiny habits can help us manage and cope during stressful and traumatic times. Gareth is a family man first and foremost, a coach, sales leader, start-up founder, and mental health advocate. I bring over 20 year’s blue-chip corporate experience and over five years of coaching and consulting to the party. He is the founder of Mindhabits and recently created a video series called Grief Train.  This episode contains sensitive discussions about grief, loss and suicide, including person ..read more