Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026 kicks off today and it would be my own goal to not blog this week, especially as I have actual things to share.

I am nervous and excited to be part of a panel at work tomorrow, amongst other [senior] people sharing our lived experiences, celebrating neurodiversity, and promoting neuroinclusion. Imposter syndrome is also kicking in because of some of the job titles these other very lovely people have and it makes me wonder who wants to hear what I’ve got to say. I need to remind myself that I was asked by a couple of different people. People who have heard me talk before and are asking me to talk again. 

I need to take some of my own advice. Use my strengths, enjoy sharing and learning from others and help people. I’ve been busy preparing – thinking about answers, typing them up in a clear font so I have notes to refer to. Remember to not get over excited and interrupt others. This is one of my specialist subjects, I;ve got this – just don’t waffle.

After it’s done I know I will be writing about the panel as the thing that gave me most energy that day and identifying the strengths I used. This is what I love doing, in the meantime  I just need to stop panicking.