Cherie Clonan: Being a Neurodiversity Affirming Business (Part 2)

Today I’m thrilled to be sharing Part 2 of my incredible conversation with Cherie Clonan. If you haven’t already listened to last week’s episode with Cherie, I urge you to dive into that before you tune into today’s episode. We chatted about building a strong online brand, and Cherie shared her insights on authenticity in business as a proud autistic woman.<br/><br/>In this episode, Cherie and I discuss all things neurodiversity. We talk about creating a safe space for neurodivergent people in and out of the workplace and how neurodiversity plays out in small business. <br/><br/>As CEO of The Digital Picnic and leader in neurodiversity advocacy online, Cherie generously shares with us her own journey of being diagnosed as autistic. She talks about the sense of freedom and empowerment she felt upon finally understanding the way she is wired, and how it informs the way she runs her business. <br/><br/>We now live in a digital world, which gives us every reason and opportunity to get ourselves educated. Cherie and I discuss the importance of being proactive in our own learning, rather than solely relying on autistic folk to educate us on their experience of living. We talk about having transparent discussions with those around us at work, and how understanding the way we each function not only creates healthier relationships, but mitigates the potential for conflict.<br/><br/>Cherie runs us through her approach to creating a safe space for both neurodivergent and neurotypical people in her business. She talks about her no-compromise attitude when it comes to her own boundaries, as well as protecting her team members from any damaging behaviour that may arise.<br/><br/>At the end of the day, making assumptions about someone else’s way of being can cause so much divide. We are responsible to get curious about one another and find a deeper understanding of our differences. This not only makes us better business leaders, but more empathetic and connected humans.<br/><br/>I could barely bring myself to end this fascinating conversation with Cherie, and I know you’ll find it as inspiring and thought-provoking as I did. May we all do better to truly educate ourselves about others, take what we learn and put it into practice. <br/><br/>LINKS:Sydney Opera House show mentioned: All About Women<br/><br/>Connect with Cherie:<br/><br/>Website: https://www.thedigitalpicnic.com.au/ Instagram: @thedigitalpicnicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/compa....ny/the-digital-picni & https://au.linkedin.com/in/cherie-clonan <br/><br/>Connect With Me:<br/><br/>90 minute Business Strategy IntensiveFree Download: Ideal Client Avatar WorkbookWork with me: Business Strategy Workshop | 1:1 Business Accelerator ProgramJoin the waitlist:  The Run Your Business Like a Boss AcademyInstagramLinkedIn