Welcome to the Business Oddcast! If you are "odd", "Weird" or have a sprinkle of the spice and own a business or are self-employed then this is the podcast for you!

In our third episode this season we look at networking for the neurodiverse, and how to make the most of your local business network. We discuss challenges, issues and the impact of networking if you are autistic, ADHD or both. We offer our own ways of coping with the demands of going networking, and we don't take anything too seriously.

Hosted by Stuart Morrison & Hannah Logan, two self employed business owners who are "on the spectrum". We explore the issues surrounding neurodiversity and business networking and take a light hearted look at matters affecting NDs when out and about networking.

Presented by Stuart Morrison & Hannah Logan - we explore the fun, interesting and absurdities of living with a "spicy" brain and all things arising for those with an entrepreneurial spirit or exploring the idea of self-employment.

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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Hannah's Week 01:30 Hannah's Business Networking Anecdote 04:45 Topic of the Week - Networking, Small Talk, Chatting For the NeuroDiverse 06:46 - Hannah's Top Tips for ND Networking 10:15 - Local, Small Business Networking and Lead Gen Qualification 12:45 - Why You Need to Be More Kevin Bacon 14:45 - Small Talk Strategies , Confessions & Misunderstandings 20:57 - Tips to Prevent Distractions & Diversions When Networking 22:15 - Distractions, Crosstalk & Coping with Sensory Overload 30:00 - The "Irish Goodbye"... Leaving The Event 32:01 - Energy Overdrafts & Coping Strategies 35:25 - Energy Deficits & Managing Business Stress for NDs 44:10 - Managing Your Cycles, Briefing/Info & Attention Switching 49:05 - Homework - "YOU'RE TOO MUCH!" 51:26 - Goodbyes and wrap up

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When is Rest Productive? The Business Oddcast S01E02

Welcome to the Business Oddcast, in our second episode we are looking at energy & time management for NDs and the issues surrounding neurodiversity, and self-employment, business and the world of work and matters affecting NDs.

Presented by Stuart Morrison & Hannah Logan - we explore the fun, interesting and absurdities of living with a "spicy" brain and all things arising for those with an entrepreneurial spirit or exploring the idea of self-employment. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:00 - Networking Insights 00:09:45 - This Week's Topic - When is Rest Productive? 00:12:50 - NYC Tax Driver Study 00:14:17 - Managing Energy & Productivity & Employer Expectations 00:18:00 - Lessons learned from running 00:21:00 - Churning & burning - hyperfocus and productivity 00:22:50 - Working against your own interest 00:24:40 - Managing energy, burnout and "hyperflow" 00:27:40 - Business, "special interests" & holidays 00:30:20 - Productivity, penalised for being good, Teams spying on employees 00:35:42 - Leftfield idea - bring back eccentrics 00:36:54 - Self Employment, managing time, energy & deadlines. 00:42:31 - Food and mood regulation 00:45:15 - "Hang-er", self-regulation and projection: DON'T get involved with the drama & "Hindsight lectures". 00:48:48 - This week's homework... OUR WEBSITE & CONTACT businessoddcast.com hosts@businessoddcast.com

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Welcome to the Business Oddcast! If you are "odd", "Weird" or just a little bit spicy and own a business or are self-employed then this is the podcast for you! Hosted by Stuart Morrison & Hannah Logan, two self employed business owners who are "on the spectrum". Discussing the topic of the day and whatever they're focused on this week. In our first episode we ask Is Self-employment the Perfect Job for the Neurodiverse? Is self-employment the dream job for neurodiverse entrepreneurs? Or is it a total nightmare? In this first episode of the Business Oddcast, we dive into the ups, downs, and wild rollercoaster moments of running your own business when your brain works a little differently.

From the benefits of ditching the 9–5 grind to building a career that actually fits your needs (hello, flexible schedule!), Hannah and Stu share their personal wins, facepalm-worthy fails, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Whether you thrive on freedom or secretly miss the structure of a “regular” job, this episode unpacks what it really takes to make self-employment work when you’re neurodiverse. Tune in for real talk, practical tips, and a big dose of encouragement for anyone ready to carve their own path—and prove that success doesn’t have to look the same for everyone.

Listen now and find out if self-employment could be your perfect path to success!

TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Introductions 00:00:50 - What is this podcast all about? 00:02:38 - Hannah's week & procrastination 00:06:00 - Devine inspiration from your brain 00:07:40 - Topic of the Week - Self Employment and Neurodiversity 00:10:20 - Should people who set up a business do the RAADS-r? 00:12:30 - Spotting the spicy, when you know, you know & accepting yourself 00:14:40 - Masking and energy management in self-employment 00:16:10 - Safe space and "outing" yourself 00:17:30 - Being held to a specific standard or stereotype of neurodiversity 00:18:13 - Dispelling myths, and stereotypes, sort of... 00:21:00 - Hannah's friend the mouse 00:21:50 - When your day goes wrong from the get-go & hustle culture 00:23:21 - Control over your time and diary autonomy 00:25:30 - Hannah's journey into self employment 00:27:50 - Work life balance and time & energy management 00:28:40 - Did lockdown help the ND? 00:32:00 - Sunday afternoons ruined, dreading the Monday pressure 00:34:18 - Second guessing and internal noise and the trauma voice 00:35:30 - Masking, blending in and "FUCK 'EM", be a sparkle horse 00:38:00 - Self advocacy and being AWESOME 00:39:30 - Tell yourself how awesome you are 00:41:00 - Pilot round up and request for guests 00:42:18 - Self-employment as the better choice 00:44:13 - Chris Boden the swetastic person of the week! 00:46:00 - Round up and close 00:49:17 - Your Homework

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The we will share links to resources and remind you of new episodes, which if your Executive Dysfunction is like ours, will be a useful weekly reminder! Lists and alarms for DAYS! We will also be sharing any useful info, or coping strategies as guides, so you can access hints and tips in handy reference form.

RESOURCES

Chris Boden - Start here: https://youtu.be/cuIRvn89988?si=K530gMF_QPC___Op

Emergency mental health support for FREE - Bigmoosecharity.co

If this topic resonates perhaps you might want to look into the subject a little more. Use these tests to have a clearer understanding of your own neurotype profile. https://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests

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