Genius Within October Newsletter

Crisp air, and fresh ideas...

As the vibrant colors of summer gracefully change  to the enchanting hues of autumn, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a new season filled with promise and change. Just as the leaves transform, so too does our company as we embrace the shifts and opportunities that lie ahead this Autumn and Winter.

In this edition, we are excited to share with you our latest updates, insights, and the upcoming events that will keep you informed, engaged, and inspired.

Thanks to Paul Stevenson, our Genius Within Ambassador, for our October photo of choice! 

"Autumn holds a special place in my heart as a photographer. Beyond the enchanting tapestry of changing colors, it's about seizing fleeting moments, not just gazing ahead, but also paying attention to the subtle details beneath my gaze. As a visual thinker, I envision the image I want to capture before stepping outside, yet I embrace the spontaneity of discovering unexpected beauty in my surroundings. This simple image, which I sincerely hope you enjoy, encapsulates a precious moment that resonates deeply with me."

November dates for the calendar

November is Islamophobia Awareness Month and Disability History Month (16th Nov-16th Dec).

1st- National Stress Awareness Day 

2nd-6th- Stress Awareness Week

7th- Purple Tuesday 

11th- Remembrance Day 

13th-19th- Anti-bullying Week and Self Care week

19th- International Men's Day 

20th- Transgender Day of Remembrance 

25th- International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 

28th- ERSA Conference and Awards

What's new?

Employee Spotlight

Our success would not be possible without the passion and dedication of our exceptional team. Their hard work and enthusiasm continue to drive us forward, and we are incredibly grateful for their unwavering commitment. We hope to shine a spotlight on the outstanding contributions of our employees by featuring a different member of the Genius Within team in each edition, asking them a couple of simple questions so you can get to know the faces behind the brand a little better!

What is your role at Genius Within?

PA to CEO Jacqui Wallis and Office Manager 

What is your favourite thing about working for Genius Within?

There are many things I like about working for Genius Within, but my favourite thing is the people. Everyone is amazing and we all treat each other kindly and with respect. It’s like being part of a big family.

What motivates you at work?

Lots of things motivate me at work but the most important is being a helpful and dependable team member.

What is your favourite way to unwind after a day of work?

Spending time with my crazy cockapoo Lexi, whether that is taking her for a walk or having cuddles on the sofa watching TV.

Check out this segment in our newsletter each month. Next month will feature Mo Ali, Sales and Client Services Consultant.

Our 'Managing Neurodiversity At Work' e-learning modules are now live! 🎉Designed for line managers, HR managers, heads of departments, and directors, this e-learning covers essential topics such as communication techniques, performance management, and creating a neuro-inclusive workplace. Plus, there's a short quiz at the end of each module and a workbook to download to complete as you go along.Are you ready to develop neuro-inclusivity in your organisation? Check out our e-learning modules now! 🌟

For individual purchases: https://lnkd.in/e7-JnabiFor

Multiple purchases: Contact us at info@geniuswithin.org

Join us for a webinar...

Join Professor Nancy Doyle and Ceri Fuller, from DAC Beachcroft, on Wednesday 8th November from 11am-12pm for a one-hour webinar via Zoom.

In this session Nancy and Ceri will:

🟣 Unpack the legal definition of disability and how neurodivergence may, or may not, be included.

🟣 Review case law related to the provision of adjustments.

🟣 Outline some processes to help managers and HR professionals tread the fine line of reasonableness.

Free tickets to the webinar can be ordered here

Neurodiversity Coaching: A Practical Guide

Professor Doyle and Professor McDowall's upcoming book 'Neurodiversity Coaching, A Practical Guide' is proving so popular on Amazon!

'The book supports existing coaching practitioners, managers and community leaders to understand the essentials of neurodivergence, a term which encompasses ADHD, Autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and Tourette Syndrome, and how these diagnoses require specific coaching approaches to support individuals to thrive at work.

'This book is practically focused on the “how”, sharing coaching exercises and activities that have been evaluated and researched by authors with extensive experience in the field. Grounded in coaching psychology theory, those with existing knowledge will be able to transfer their skill set to the neurodiversity context and those who are considering learning more about coaching can be signposted to essential knowledge and skills." '  (from Amazon)

Click to pre-order NOW!

Genius Finder Pro

The Genius Finder Pro is our strengths-based assessment tool, which has been designed to support neurodivergent individuals explore the most common work-related strengths and struggles.

Written by Professor Nancy Doyle, it provides personalised practical strategies to support you and your business to help positively shift business performance.

Click on the video below to find out more about the GFP

Unlock your hidden strengths with the GFP here!

ERSA Conference Awards 2023

At Genius Within, we are proud to announce that we are the official sponsors for the Social Value category at the 2023 ERSA Awards! 'The wellbeing of individuals and communities should always be our driving force in the employability sector and the Social Value Award is an opportunity to recognise the work of those that are succeeding at just that.' We look forward to congratulating the winners and finalists! We will also be at the ERSA conference on November 28th so come and see us there!

Click here to find out more

A space to thrive... 

At the Good Ship Genius, we love to help people tap into their strengths! A question that we like to ask is for people to describe what they are like when they are working at their best. Because all brains are different some people will answer with a very straightforward list, while others may tap into a metaphor to describe their state. Having so many creative and visual thinkers on our team we decided recently to collate these and turn them into a social media campaign where we chose videos that matched the descriptions. Here is one of our favourites.

Why not think about what your answer would be? To see the full collection take a look at our Instagram page. 

Do not forget to keep an eye on our social media channels for more up-to-date information. Don't forget, if you want to talk to us more about what we do, you are always welcome to get in touch.

Have a wonderful week,

Gabby and the Marketing Team