Bee Brilliant People Podcast

Welcome to the Bee Brilliant People Podcast, where we speak to bold, courageous leaders who are not afraid to be vulnerable and share how they are changing the world. We often but not always talk about neurodiversity and why it is so important to embrace the principles of equity and belonging in all we do. Join the conversation and if you like what you hear, please subscribe and rate us.

Bee Brilliant People Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Mike Bedford, with 33 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mike Bedford hosts Bee Brilliant People Podcast, a business show with 33 episodes published.

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  Episode #33

  Episode 33 My Dyslexic Leadership Story with Major Symon Smith

  Feb 9, 202552 minS0

  <p>Symon Smith is a senior British Army leader transitioning to civilian life after a career serving our country. Symon is openly Dyslexic and proud of his neurodivergence and the work he does to raise the profile of Dyslexia through the Dyslexia Defence Network (DDN).</p><p>We talked about Dyslexia in the Armed Forces and the UK Ministry of Defence and the ever-expanding role and influence of the DDN, of which Symon is a co-chair.</p><p>It's great to see the potential of Dyslexia being utilised in the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force (RAF), all...

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  Episode #32

  Episode 32 Talking Burnout with Kelly Swingler

  Dec 3, 20241 hourS0

  <p>Join me, Mike Bedford, as I discuss the very real and present danger of Burnout with Kelly Swingler, a lived-experience expert, educator, trainer, speaker, author, and Burnoutologist. </p> <p>As our lives become ever faster and we have more to do, our chances of experiencing burnout increase tenfold. </p> <p>None of us are immune from the devastating effects of burnout, and we often only take note when we've fallen over the edge. Burnout can have long-term effects on our physical and mental health and should not be dismissed. </p> <p> This is an unmissable episode and will resonate...

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  Episode #31

  Episode 31 Neurodivergent Awakening with Gary Coulton

  Sep 30, 20241h 1mS0

  <p>The human mind is an enigma for many! </p> <p><br /></p> <p>It’s a lifelong fascination for our special guest on episode 31 of the Podcast Gary Coulton. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Once cursed by his hyperactive, maverick, neurospicy brain, Gary faced deep struggles, even considering taking his own life and ending the noise at one point. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>But through sheer resilience and a journey of self-discovery, he turned his life around and learned how to listen to the voices in his head as a positive. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Gary's story is...

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  Episode #30

  Episode 30 How Fighting The System Changed My Life with Matt Jolly

  Aug 20, 202458 minS0

  <p>It was a pleasure to be joined in conversation with Matt Jolly, Operations Director at RTN Diagnostics (specialists in providing ADHD and Autism Diagnosis and support). Matt, who is also neurodivergent himself and lives in a vibrant neurodivergent family setting, shares openly and honestly the challenges he and his family have faced "fighting the system" and the impact this has had on everyone, resulting in battles with schools and professionals when all he and his family wanted was support and answers - sadly this is all too common in this space. Matt explains how he navigated these challenges as...

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  Episode #31

  Episode 29 Pierre Escaich

  Jun 27, 202447 minS0

  <p>In this episode, we speak to the Global Head of Neurodiversity Talent Programme at Ubisoft, Pierre Escaich.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Pierre shares why Neurodiversity is so important to him and why that flows into his role at Ubisoft. As a global leader with influence, Pierre has the power to create change and wields that power and influence well. Ubisoft is leading the way regarding being a Neuroinclusive employer because they understand the many talents and skills that Neurodivergent people have to offer - rather than doing what many businesses do and focusing on people as challenges.</p> <...

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