Sphere of Being
Sphere of Being
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Watch, listen and learn from our two inspiring, thought provoking and heart centered podcasts. Specifically designed for entrepreneurs, business owners and corporates to showcase their unique approach to business and highlight the value, solutions and leadership qualities that make them the Go To specialists in their market.
Set up by Debra Blackman, Founder Viessentially LTD, Business Support Outsourcing, Podcasting for Publicity and Profit Academy, Podcast Host, International Speaker including Events, TV, Radio and Podcasts.
I’m here to share my experience and shine a light on businesses and their people that are making a valuable contribution and fulfilling their business purpose.
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The podcast focuses on themes of personal empowerment, mental health, and business success, with episodes addressing topics like navigating grief in the workplace, empowering women in male-dominated industries, the impact of self-care on personal transformation, and understanding the risks of AI in business environments.
Watch, listen and learn from our two inspiring, thought provoking and heart centered podcasts. Specifically designed for entrepreneurs, business owners and corporates to showcase their unique approach to business and highlight the value, solutions and leadership qualities that make them the Go To specialists in their market.
Set up by Debra Blackman, Founder Viessentially LTD, Business Support Outsourcing, Podcasting for Publicity and Profit Academy, Podcast Host, International Speaker including Events, TV, Radio and Podcasts.
I’m here to share my experience and shine a light on businesses and their people that are making a valuable contribution and fulfilling their business purpose.
In this episode, today’s guest is Frances Akinde, a neurodivergent educator, speaker, and author with over 20 years of experience across primary, secondary, special, and local authority education. Frances is a qualified SENCO, former headteacher of a secondary special school for learners with autism, and a workplace inclusion advocate. She is passionate about creating environments where every learner and employee can thrive.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How adversity can be transformed into leadership growth and personal resilience
- The importance of psychological safety and belonging in schools and workplaces
- Frances’ personal journey discovering her neurodivergence and hearing impairment
- Strategies for supporting neurodivergent employees and fostering inclusive workplaces
- The concept of intersectionality and why diverse perspectives matter in organisations
- Practical steps businesses can take to improve productivity and retention through accommodations
- How visual profiles and small acts of kindness can foster connection and engagement
- Lessons on balancing mental health, avoiding burnout, and thriving under pressure
Connect with Frances Akinde:
Website: https://www.inclusionht.com/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xpnCrSp3sSYp74kbayJYK
Book: https://amzn.eu/d/jlIAeCU
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