Mind Material

Original essays on the odd connections my brain makes, seen through a Turbo Thinker™ lens, scattered with client session anecdotes and sprinkled with wonder. Come get curious with me.



Adela Baker Adela Baker

Neurodiversity in the Workplace: A Path to Empowerment

Neurodiversity presents itself differently in every individual. As a coach, I work with you to idenity and celebrate your unique talents. It is not our goal to eradicate your neurodiveristy or to mask as “normal.” We get to know your own unique brain and what it needs to succeed. Armed with this awareness and information, we can then take responsibility for communicating our needs in an effective manner. Rather than guess what “they” want and try to do that, we can learn to advocate for ourselves so that everybody wins.

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Adela Baker Adela Baker

Resetting Yearly Goals: Navigating Q2 as a Turbo Thinker™

As we near the end of Q2, it's time to revisit those goals we set back on January 1st when we were full of excitement and optimism, armed with a fresh planner and a world of possibilities. We flip through those early pages, reading over our aspirations. But then comes the inevitable question: Have we ticked off everything on our list? As a high-achieving Turbo Thinker with sky-high expectations, it's rare that everything is neatly crossed off. So, how do you find that balance of feeling motivated and empowered as you review your goals at this time of year?

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