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The Commonality is Individuality – Angela Prentner-Smith
Episode 98
Wednesday, 2 April, 2025
Many companies are cancelling programmes and changing language about DE&I following Trump's messaging. Where do you stand on this topic? Angela Prentner-Smith, Managing Director of This is Milk brings her rich knowledge and experience of neurodiversity to the podcast, which is especially timely as yesterday was World Autism Awareness Day. She reminds us why it remains an important driver of business success.If you're still working out where you stand or how to plan for the future of DE&I, the key points we discuss will help:Understanding Neurodiversity: Angela clarifies the difference between neurodiversity—the broad concept of varied brain functionality in society—and neurodivergence, typically associated with conditions like ADHD, autism, dyspraxia, and dyslexia.Inclusivity in Leadership and Management: Angela emphasises the importance of recognising neurodivergent individuals who are already present in our organisations. She offers practical strategies that leadership and management can implement to foster inclusivity.Creating a Work Culture That Promotes Thriving, High Performing Employees: We explore action that organisations can take to empower neurodivergent employees to thrive and achieve high performance. Businesses not only support neurodivergent employees but create a healthier, more productive work environment for everyone.Challenges and Misconceptions: We discuss the pervasive stereotypes and complex language issues that neurodivergent individuals face, and how leadership can help address these challenges in order to enhance workplace culture.This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about building a more inclusive and diverse workplace. Tune in and learn how together, we can contribute to a more understanding and inclusive organisations. What will be your contribution to that cause?More about Angela:Angela Prentner-Smith is the award-winning managing director and founder of This is Milk, a consultancy, training and technology business. She is an adept and engaging trainer in project related skills such as management, business analysis, inclusion, neurodiversity, and digital leadership.Angela delivers digital leadership training for the Meirc Training in Dubai, Scottish Digital Academy, Kelvin College and a host of other partners. Since launching 10 years ago, Angela and her team have built a reputation as innovators and have created a brand and market position in a unique place in the Scottish market. In 2023 Angela was awarded the accolade of top 10 female entrepreneurs in ScotlandAngela has become a vocal advocate of equities particularly in gender roles, neurodiversity and human-centred business practices. This focus has become a core part of the This is Milk family of products with the launch of Neve learning having won a prestigious CivTech challenge that aims to disrupt the world of workplace learning and deliver inclusive and personalised learning journeys.Links to contact Angela:LinkedIn:Angela Prentner-SmithThis is MilkWebsite:
