The Business blueprint series: Neurodivergent in Business

Discover your path to self-employment with Creative Shift's Business Blueprint Series!

Whether you're exploring freelance opportunities, contemplating a startup venture, or already side-hustling, these masterclasses are tailor-made to support you through the process.

Expect practical advice, valuable insights, and top tips to navigate starting, and sustaining a creative business with confidence and clarity.

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Neurodivergent in Business

Join us for this 1-hour online session to explore the unique challenges and opportunities neurodivergent individuals face in starting and sustaining a business.

You will learn how different ways of thinking can impact business ventures, identify essential areas to master, and discover practical strategies. This practical workshop will help you navigate business struggles while harnessing neurodivergent strengths.

Key Takeaways:

1.Understand the Impact of Neurodiversity on Business: Learn about the struggles and strengths neurodivergent individuals experience in entrepreneurship, and how to harness unique traits for success.

2.Identify Critical Business Areas to Master: You will focus on the essential areas that ensure sustainability, such as time management, finance, marketing, and compliance.

3.Develop Effective Strategies & Solutions: Explore techniques, tools, and management methods that empower neurodivergent entrepreneurs and help them thrive.

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This is a one-hour interactive online session

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Who is this event for?

Creative Shift acknowledges the barriers that exist for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education and in the creative industries.

Our programme prioritises students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education and in the creative industries. We work together to co-create spaces and projects that mirror the future of the creative industries and the diverse voices that will contribute to them.

In line with UAL's Access and Participation Plan, you must satisfy both of these criteria:

I am currently a Home (UK) student studying on an undergraduate degree course at UAL

And

one or more of the following statements apply to you:

• I am Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.)* student
• I took part in the UAL Insights programme
• I am a Care Leaver (I have been in the Care system)
• I have a disability according to the Equality Act 2010
• My parent(s)/ guardian(s) have not completed a University Degree
• I have caring responsibilities (i.e I am a parent, or am the primary care giver for a child/children, disabled person/s or elderly family member for example)

*We acknowledge that the term Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) is contested. Whilst there is no consensus view on alternative terminology, we welcome ideas and feedback on this debate.

If you have any questions please contact creativeshift@arts.ac.uk .

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About the session facilitator

Krystle McGilvery, Founder of Mind Over Money, is a renowned finance and behavioural psychology expert dedicated to providing finance skills training, business support, and mentoring.

With over 15 years of industry experience, she leverages her credentials as a CIMA Chartered Accountant, CBT Coach, and ILM Mentor to create tailored solutions that enhance financial decision-making and wellbeing.

Krystle is an advocate for neurodiversity and women in STEM. Her unique approach, blending finance expertise with behavioural insights, has earned her recognition with awards such as the Great British Businesswoman Award 2022 and Top 100 Women INvolve Yahoo Future Leaders 2022.

Beyond her consultancy, she is a Mental Health First Aider, serves as the Director of organisations like Abianda, Board Director of Thriveologie and her insights have been featured on ITV, the Telegraph, and BBC Radio, affirming her position as a leading voice in socially responsible finance and empowerment.

Websites: https://www.wearemindovermoney.com/ and https://www.krystlemcgilvery.com/

Instagram: @Krystle_McGilvery

Twitter: @Krystle_McG and @Mndovermoney

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FAQs:

I do not meet /only partially meet the eligibility criteria. Can I still apply? This programme is aimed at those that meet the eligibility criteria stated above. In some cases we do hold limited spaces for UAL students or graduates who do not meet this criteria. If you are unsure and would like to check this with us please contact us at creativeshift@arts.ac.uk and put the event title in the subject line.

Who can I contact about my access requirements? If you believe there are any barriers to your participation in this event, or you have any access requirements you wish to discuss, we are happy to talk to you. Please contact us in advance by emailing creativeshift@arts.ac.uk and put the title of the event as the subject line.

Any other questions please do get in touch with us at creativeshift@arts.ac.uk