Neurodiversity, Inclusive Team Norms, and Allyship
Understanding neurodiversity is not merely an HR trend; it is a transformative approach to team dynamics that enriches workplace cultures. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore actionable strategies for adopting inclusive team norms that welcome neurodiverse individuals. Additionally, we will explore ways allies can support neurodivergent colleagues while fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
Client Success Story: Jordan
In this blog post, we'll navigate an inspirational story of a successful director at a large tech company that gained tools and strategies from workplace coaching to overcome the barriers they post TBI. We’ll also explore the process of workplace coaching which helped the employee to identify and understand the new way their brain functions. By exploring their journey, you’ll uncover how coaching can successfully support individuals navigating similar obstacles
Trending Topics: Our Top 3 Most Popular Strategies
This blog post will highlight the most common barriers individuals experience and explore the importance of mastering these skills for enhanced daily functioning and long-term success. We'll cover the top three most popular strategies we support clients with: time blocking, the Pomodoro Method, and breaking down a task.
Trending Topics: Our Top 3 Most Common Coaching Areas
. This blog post will highlight the most common barriers individuals experience and explore the importance of mastering these skills for enhanced daily functioning and long-term success. We'll cover the top three topics we frequently address in coaching: communication, time management, and task initiation.
I'm Neurodivergent, How Do I Request Workplace Accommodations?
In this blog, we’ll outline essential steps to request accommodations, the types of adjustments available, and how to communicate your needs with confidence. Accommodations are modifications or adjustments made to an individual's job, work environment, or workflow to enable the individual to perform their role with less friction. Before making accommodation requests, acknowledge what support you may need
What, Why, How: The How Skills Methodology
Imagine a space where customized strategies are created to help you thrive, where productivity soars, and where you feel empowered to overcome any obstacle. That's the power of The How Skills' revolutionary "What-Why-How" method. The How Skills follows a “What-Why-How” method for supporting our individual clients with a wide range of cognitive patterns.
Coaching: Is It Right for Me?
The growing demand for coaching tailored to specific needs, like ADHD, Autism, and general executive function barriers, has made coaching an instrumental resource. In this blog, we will dive into who can benefit from coaching, exploring its unique advantages and methodologies that have transformed lives and led to The How Skills’ 99% satisfaction rate. By understanding the potential of coaching, you can determine if it’s the right path for you or someone you know.
Client Success Story: Mark
Mark's transformation is a powerful reminder of the potential for personal growth and professional success through effective coaching. By harnessing the right strategies, we can all manage our work more effectively and foster a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
5 Things to Look for in an ADHD or Executive Function Coach
Choosing the right ADHD or executive function coach can significantly influence the effectiveness of your coaching experience. Did you know that the compatibility between coach and client can make or break your personal development journey? In this blog, we will unpack the essential attributes you should look for in a coach, shedding light on how these elements can lead to transformative changes in your life.
Unlocking Potential: Understanding Executive Function and the Power of Coaching
Did you know that executive function skills are essential for achieving success in both your personal and professional life? These skills enable us to manage emotions, organize tasks, and make decisions. Yet, many individuals struggle with these skills, leading to frustration, unproductive habits and unnecessary barriers. This blog post will explore what executive function is, why it matters, and how personalized coaching can help you remove barriers to success.
Schedules & Routines for Parents
Having a well-established routine can be a game-changer for both students and parents alike. A routine provides much-needed structure that helps everyone stay focused, manage their time effectively, and maintain a healthy balance in their lives. However, creating and sticking to a routine can be a daunting task, especially when juggling multiple responsibilities. Here are some practical tips from our coaches to make routines easier to integrate in your life:
A Parents’ Guide to Managing Social Media
As parents, it's crucial to be proactive about monitoring and limiting our children's digital habits. Unrestricted access to apps, games, and social networks can quickly lead to unhealthy behavioral patterns. Here are some effective strategies to help reduce your child's screen time.
Celebrating Innovation: The How Skills Recognized in the 2024 Microsoft Supplier Prestige Awards
In the technology landscape that shapes inclusivity and redefines boundaries, the 2024 Microsoft Supplier Prestige Awards spotlights organizations driving transformative change. The How Skills was honored as a finalist for “Showstopper of the Year: Amplifying Accessibility.”
How to Prioritize Inclusion in Job Seeking
When searching for a new job, it can be difficult to determine if the role and company is a good fit based on the job posting. Here are some tips to help you find clarity and the information you need in navigating your job search.
Make Space for Success: Optimize Your Environment, Achieve Your Goals
If you've been struggling with getting things done, it might be time to take a look at your workspace. Your environment has a significant impact on how you feel and there are little changes you can make that will have a big impact.
Executive Function Skills for the New Semester
If classes started back up last week or a couple of weeks ago, now is your chance to start the semester off right with executive function skills. If last semester didn’t go as planned, it is not too late to reset your academic year.
A SMARTer Approach to Your Resolutions
If you are tired of setting resolutions that you don’t end up achieving, consider using the SMART goal model.
Holiday Harmony: Craft a Seamless Transition with a Year-End Wrap-Up System
As you try to wrap up projects, tasks, and communications going into the holiday season, make sure you have a system to remember where you left off when coming back in the new year.
Summer Reading List 2023
Summer is a great time to pick up a book to learn more about how we can better understand ourselves and others to build a more inclusive world. Here's a few great books within the field of disability studies, accessibility, and inclusion that our coaches can't put down this summer.
How to Stop Procrastinating When "I Just Need to Do It" Isn't Working
Stop trying to “just do it”. Unfortunately, people with ADHD, autism, and other neurodiversity are often told they need to "have a better work ethic" or "just do it." This usually doesn't work. Research has shown that having systems and strategies to stop procrastination can be a critical piece of the puzzle that is often missing. Here are some strategies that work well for many people: