Ep191: Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace | with Simon Smith, ACE

<blockquote>“I hope that we can all become more compassionate and empathetic towards other ways of thinking.”</blockquote><blockquote>Simon Smith, ACE</blockquote><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1061851/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Simon Smith, ACE</strong></a> is an award-winning editor whose most recent credits are the HBO series <em>Chernobyl</em> and the Disney+ series <em>Star Wars: Andor</em>. While Simon has been on many podcasts talking about his successful work as an editor, our conversation instead centers around neurodiversity in the workplace. Why? Because it was only recently that Simon was diagnosed as an adult with autism.</p><p>Not only does Simon embrace his autism, he considers it to be one of his greatest assets when it comes to his successful career as an editor, and this is a mindset he inspires us all to adopt. Whether it’s mental, physical, circumstantial, noticeable to others or just to you, each and every one of us has some form of disability. No matter the disability that may be holding you back in your life, this conversation will give you the tools and inspiration you need to reframe your obstacles and transform them into your superpowers. It’s all about perspective.</p><p>In this conversation, Simon shares with us that autism is nothing more than a difference in the way the mind works, and we discuss the importance of embracing all forms of neurodiversity in the workplace such that we can utilize everyone’s value. He provides a refreshing take on how we can open our minds to the fact that we don’t all think the same, nor should we! And as an added bonus, Simon and I geek out on the fallacy of striving for work-life “balance” and what we should be focusing on instead to live more fulfilling lives.</p><h3>Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One?</h3><p><a href="https://optimizeyourself.me/subscribe/" rel="nofollow"><strong>» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode</strong></a></p><p> </p><h3><strong>Here&#39;s What You&#39;ll Learn:</strong></h3><ul><li>KEY TAKEAWAY: