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Join your host Rick Brennan and co-host Judy Sims in this informative, funny and sometimes outrageous podcast as they explore the wonders of the Atypical brain and Neurodiversity. We will tear down society’s obsolete stereotypes and learn how to turn your so-called limitations into a superpower while dismantling the notion that you have to think and act a certain way to be successful. It’s time to take pride in your uniqueness and together we will redefine the new normal.
“ BE CONFIDENT IN WHO YOU ARE
AND PROUD OF WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE"
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It's hard to believe that a year has flown by and we've recorded 52 episodes! What an incredible journey it has been. We've gained so much knowledge from this podcast and we hope you have as well. However, as with all things in life, change is inevitable, and we've decided to conclude our podcast series as we pursue new ventures. Rick is launching a pickleball court in Jaco, Pura Pickleball Jaco—congratulations to him! He's currently swamped with the details of setting it up. Meanwhile, I'll ...
We've devoted considerable time to discussing honesty, truth, values, and morals—elements we consider fundamental to being a leader and crucial for Atypical Leadership. When lacking certain skills that typical leaders possess, it's important to highlight the qualities you do have.- We've had to learn to collaborate with others more effectively, delegate tasks, develop high-performance teams, and adapt to changing situations.- Establishing a connection with people is essential.- It's important...
Indeed, that is the million-dollar question. Some individuals can effortlessly offer advice, and one might marvel at their brilliance. But the real question is whether they are genuinely addressing your concerns and if their counsel is sound. It remains an enigma.- Often, when seeking advice, many seem to prefer the sound of their own voice rather than attending to the actual needs presented.- Have you ever received advice and felt your own understanding was superior?- Is it necessary t...
This week's discussion is on culture: how is a good one created? What distinguishes a good culture from a poor one? Culture revolves around people; it's about how individuals embody principles, how governance ensures these principles are upheld, and whether the environment enables them to do so.- How can one ascertain if their perspective on culture is accurate?- Which tools are utilized to assess the culture?- How is the culture rectified?Even within positive cultures, sub-cultures may emerg...
To unlock your true potential, assistance is often necessary to bring out your 'superpowers.' How can this be achieved? We invited Joyce Sunada to discuss this topic on our episode. Joyce and Rick delve into their distinct coaching styles and the individuals who might benefit from each. - Joyce is an Integrated Health Coach/Speaker, focusing on women seeking to make a change, whether in wellness, personal growth, or a specific aspect of wellness, aiding them in achieving their goals and ...
Gather around, for the tale of the boat begins now! We've shared parts of this hilarious boat story in previous episodes, but now it's time for the full tale. Get ready for nonstop laughter, as this raucous story contains some strong language and is not for the faint of heart! Through all the laughter, we'll touch on: - How even meticulous preparation can't anticipate every possibility, - How our perspectives can shift rapidly when faced with the unknown, - You don't know...
Finding out that a) McKesson owns Rexall and b) McKesson is selling Rexall I had to ask Rick why that would be? Rexall is my neighbour drugstore and I was interested in why it would be sold plus I had a few things to get off my chest about Rexall. So, we had a great chat about the Canadian pharmacy scene...- Are independent pharmacies going to be a thing of the past? - How the management / pharmacists play such an important role in the success of the drugstores - Is it i...
Clams & Chili??? Really Rick? We always say that anyone who is atypical or neurodiverse sees the world through different lens and a lot of times people don't really understand what that means, and everyone is different. Well, if you have every wondered just how Rick's brain works, let me tell you. - Rick reading a sign and what he thinks it says versus what it really says - How stubborn he can be when he believes what he saw is right - How he found his la...
This week we continue our conversation with Gord Stellick on leadership in sports. How leadership has had to evolve over the years to keep up with how society is constantly evolving. Let's talk about hockey and more.. - The Hockey Canada situation, is this a hockey situation or is it about sexual assault? What's the accountability? Is it a cultural thing? - Leadership in Sports Radio in Toronto - What is the challenge of being a leader wit...
Okay, this episode is not only for people who are atypical / neurodiverse but avid hockey fans! We had a great chat with Gord Stellick who was just 30 years old when he took the job of GM of the Toronto Maple Leaves, becoming the youngest GM in history. I have to admit that I don't know much (nothing really) about hockey, even though I grew up in Canada (shame on me) so I just sat back and let Rick chat with Gord. - He's a notable author whose books include, '67: The Maple Le...
I thought it was about time we did an episode on about women, particularly neurodivergent women, but also about the general struggles' women have in business to get ahead. Rick doesn't agree with a lot of the hype on this subject, and he tells us why...- He personally has never not worked with women that aren't strong and didn't go after what they want - He explains his take on equal pay for an equal job - He says he searched all his career for the boy's club that everyone tal...
Well, we hope you all enjoyed last week's episode and are starting to understand what's love got to do with what we talk about in our podcast, changing your so-called limitations into superpowers. This week we continue our chat with Jay Smith to discover more about this path: - how we define spirituality as finding who you are by projecting kindness, love, enthusiasm, happiness & joy - it is contagious to other people, and it starts to define your moral values - these thing...
Apparently, everything! Stop listening to the bullshit that the only way you'll make it to the top is if you are ruthless, tough, and cold hearted (what's that saying "it's not personal, it's business, yay fuck that). This episode we chat with Mr. Jay Smith, and he shows us a different way to find what is in you and is uniquely yours. - He is the author of the book "The Adventures of an Inner City Kid" - Has had the privilege to hear the Dalia Lama speak and to meet him...
Many businesses have created a cultural of rules and policies. It's almost like if there isn’t a new rule by noon, we had better create one. Our North American society has also become a culture of rules but where do we draw the line? What is the intent behind these rules?- Rules tell us NOT what to do- Rules are way to constrict the activity of the creative - We are not suggesting that rules and policies aren’t required at times but only as a framework to keep us between the ...
For us atypicals and neurodiverse making mistakes or fucking up, depending on what you call it, is pretty much a daily thing but how we recover is so important! - you need a recovery strategy - your ability to recover from a mistake may be more powerful that not making the mistake in the first place - your recovery shows another piece of you that no one would have had a chance to see if the mistake had never been made Rick also takes a shot at me this we...
Well, last week I wasn't able to join in the conversation with Rick and Clare Kumar of Happy Space Podcast due to technical difficulties and this week, well, I just damn well played hooky!! So, the conversation continues with Rick and Clare talking about how leaders can get the best out of their teams...- understand your people, your environment first before taking action - self-awareness, awareness of others, communication and how other tools can help to maximize everyone's talents...
This episode Rick speaks with Clare Kumar, host of the podcast Happy Space, to discuss inclusivity which Clare is focusing on these days. When she says inclusivity, she started out looking at high sensitivity in particular and now wants to zoom out and help leaders really think about how to think about their workforce and be more inclusive in a much broader way. Some of the subjects they touch on...- working with leaders and their teams to get the best out of everyone on their tea...
This week Rick is having a chat with Chris Magee, the mother of Matthew Magee whom we chatted with in Episode 15th, "How Are We Doing So Far". Both are avid listeners, and we are so pleased that our listeners are starting to contact us and ask us questions about how to be an atypical in a typical world! Some of her questions were... - - While she loves our takeaways she wants to know, do we have specific tools for atypical / neurodiverse people in the workplaces? - Did y...
Nowadays you hear the term "Teams" a lot in the corporate world so we thought we would chat about creating teams and how to make a good team a great team! A good team reaches its goals but how do you push them to go further? - What does a High-Performance team look like? - How do you create a High-Performance team? - Why do we think that Atypicals are more suited to creating and leading High-Performance teams? Listen to this week's podcast of "The Atypical Leader" to...
How would you describe a work alcholic? Are you one? Are you proud of being one? Let's find out what Rick has to say about work alcoholics on this episode of "The Atypical Leader" - Are you getting accomplished what you need to by working all the time? - What exactly is the correlation between working long hours and accomplishing tasks, being an effective manager - Of course, we have to work hard and long during certain periods of time - Working smart is ...
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