Genius Within Newsletter July 2023

Blue skies and good vibes...

As the summer sun shines upon us, we are thrilled to bring you the July edition of our newsletter, packed with exciting updates?from Genius Within. We hope this issue finds you in good spirits and that you are enjoying the warmth of the season.

As the Celebrating Neurodiversity Awards near, we are all busy with preparations for it. The nominations are now closed and shortlists are now with the Judges. Keep a look out for more updates coming soon!?

We will continue to embrace the summertime energy and enthusiasm, and we want to extend our warmest wishes for a fantastic August. Thank you for being a part of the Genius Within community!

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

"The Bass Rock, is an island in the outer part of the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland. north-east of North Berwick, it is a steep-sided volcanic plug, and is uninhabited is home to a large colony of gannets. You can see all the white dots in the image are in excess of 150,000 gannets which nest there at peak season."

What's new?

Employee spotlight

We are excited to introduce a new recurring segment to our newsletter- 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?couple of simple question so you can get to know the faces behind the brand a little better!

What is your role at Genius Within?

Head of HR

What is your favourite?thing about working for Genius Within?

Being part of an organisation whose whole existence is run on the passion and determination to make a difference and supporting inclusion.

What motivates you at work?

My colleagues, everyone genuinely cares and wants to create positive changes, it’s not just work, it’s a mission for now and the future!

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

Having a catch up with my loved ones, or watching trash tv (I won't name them!).?

Check out this new segment in our newsletter each month. Next month will feature Gabby, our Marketing Assistant and the face behind our newsletter!

Disability Pride month

In celebration of disability pride month, our founder and Chief Research Officer, Professor Nancy Doyle, has written a blog for Forbes about neurodiversity inclusion and disability.?

To read the full article on our website, click here.

Valuable?500

We are proud to announce?Genius Within will be listed on the Valuable Directory – a unique resource featuring expertise within digital, physical and cognitive accessibility, as well as tools for inclusive recruitment and branding practices.

Our appointment shows our ongoing support to ending disability exclusion, and we look forward to working with the Valuable 500 companies to achieve this.

Click the image to find out more.

Associate of the Month?

It goes without saying that we love all of our coaches and very much appreciate the work they do. Coaching is an opportunity to support someone in overcoming obstacles and learning how to maximise their strengths. It can be the difference between just getting through the day and absolutely loving your job. What a brilliant way to make real change in people’s lives! Using the feedback data we collect from our coaching clients we like to select a coach to celebrate.

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 are one of our favourites. Why not have a think about what your answer would be?

To see the full collection take a look at our Instagram page.?

CoolArt

This month we are so pleased to share some wonderful work from a long-term Genius Within friend!

In 2021, Marcus Mason-Williams established his own business centred around designing and selling greeting cards and art products. Drawing inspiration from his deep love for wildlife, he has been able to collaborate with major brands such as KPMG and Coca-Cola, along with notable charities like Special Olympics GB, the Wildlife Trust, and the DfN Foundation.

Marcus openly discusses the challenges and triumphs he faced as an autistic adult while embarking on this entrepreneurial journey.?

Marcus has launched his Teemill store which can be found here. Check out Marcus' website and his recent feature on the Austistica website!

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