Hi, I am Emile, a proud neuro-divergent (ADHD, Dyslexic) creative. As a facilitator I find it so useful to know how I can help others be at their best. So, this is a quick guide to helping me arrive and stay at my best in any room:
♾️ Clear is kind: Understanding our own needs enables us to make clear requests. I may check in and clarify what your needs, requests or boundaries are at times so I can work with you to achieve this. I may also clarify my own so you can provide space for me to achieve mine.
♾️ Data delivery: Being a kinaesthetic learner, I learn by doing. If my body language seems unusual during large deliveries of information it may be because I’m working harder to process and have to stop ‘masking’ or build dopamine so please trust that im engaged.
♾️Detective mode: I am solution focused and this will always be for the benefit of our shared goal. If I’m hyper focusing on problem solving and it’s not useful at the time, DO kindly clarify the task that's useful to bring me back.
♾️ Subtext: Im highly sensitive to the myriad of human stories around but please do say if I'm checking in with you and it's not helpful at the time. I’m a pro at navigating boundaries and social cues but subtext requires processing energy so I will often seek clarification.
♾️ Accountability: the more we hold ourselves accountable, the less others have to. To hold another accountable suggests they believe in your growth. That's a positive thing.
My incentive as a creative is to stay open and vulnerable. I work hard at navigating spaces that are not necessarily built for my intersectional experience so these practices are not essential but they will help encourage a positive work environment.