Career Interrupted
Redundancy, maternity leave, perimenopause, menopause, illness, caregiving for elderly parents.
Sound familiar? If you're a women in midlife, chances are you've experienced one or more of these transitions and challenges.
And chances are you've had to hit the pause button on your career.
But does an interrupted career automatically mean your earning potential, career progression and skill set are negatively impacted?
If you're struggling to get back into the workplace or you're trying to figure out what path is right for you after taking a career break - whether planned or not - Career Interrupted draws on the journeys of women who have faced career disruptions and emerged stronger than ever.
Each weekly episode features candid conversations with resilient women who have navigated life's unexpected challenges and rebuilt their professional lives.
Through these honest and engaging interviews, you'll gain valuable insights into the strategies, mindsets, and resources that have helped these women reclaim their careers and redefine success on their own terms.
Whether you're currently facing a career interruption or simply seeking inspiration from women who've triumphed over adversity, Career Interrupted offers a wealth of wisdom, practical advice, and motivation to help you navigate your own professional journey.
Join us as we celebrate the strength, adaptability, and determination of women who refuse to let life's interruptions define their careers or their worth.
Career Interrupted
E277｜Autism, ADHD and the business that’s breaking down barriers to work with Lillie Jamieson
If you’re neurodiverse…
Or know someone who is constantly battling an exhausting cycle of trying to fit in to workplaces that just don’t seem to get them…
Or you’re an employer and want to better understand how you create a more inclusive workplace…
You need to get Lillie Jamieson and her sister Alex on speed dial.
Because after receiving their own diagnoses for ADHD and autism and realising that it was the workplace that needed to change, not them, they created a business helping those with neurodevelopmental differences break through barriers at work.
And with just 22% of people with autism in some kind of paid work and research suggesting that up to 50% of managers feel uncomfortable employing anyone with ADHD, change can’t come soon enough.
Why you should tune in
Hear what happened when Lillie and Alex launched their business in lockdown and what Lillie learned about her own communication style. Discover exactly what Send it to Alex does and how it can help you or someone you care about, and learn why sometimes, you’ve got to take a step back to move forward.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[03:50] Realising you don’t fit into a company.
[05:49] Launching a safe space for neurodiverse people during lockdown.
[09:30] How do you adapt to different communication styles?
[13:58] The shocking stats around autism and employment.
[17:10] What studies say about inclusive workplaces.
[19:10] When moving forward is actually about taking a step back.
If you believe more inclusive, equitable workplaces should already be at the top of the agenda, don’t just tune into this podcast. Spread the word!
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