Episode 57: Chris Cameron

Welcome to episode #57 We’re thrilled to be joined by Chris Cameron today.Chris Cameron is a Workflow Engineering and Process Automation Expert with over a decade of experience. He founded Satellite, a company dedicated to helping small businesses optimize their operations. He also teaches people with executive function barriers how to overcome them using AI, no-code automation tools, and productivity strategies. His work is driven by efficiency, innovation, and empathy, ensuring technology serves people.QUESTIONSCan you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical?During pandemicFelt more on top of thingsOther people were strugglingRealized laterHe was responding well to chaos.Having a childThe above two things prompted him to investigate furtherIn school was the kid thatDidn’tDo homeworkStudyBut always performed wellWhat challenges did you face?Late to start thingsBut learning new things about it all the timeDifferent ways to approach things.Time blindnessIf something isn’t on the calendar, then it doesn’t get done.UnderestimatingTries to journal and self-analysis and reflect on what is working and what isn’tWhat is it like now?Wanted to talk about it so that other kids wouldn’t fall through the cracksNot simply be dismissed as the hyperactive boy stereotype.See through the coping strategies and masking.What neuro-exceptional strengths are you leaning into now?Tolerance for frustrationDepending on the causeLower than usualE.g. repetitive tasksFilling out tasksHigher than usualE.g. Solving aggravating problemCoding a solutionWhat "work" projects are you concentrating on?Consultancy doing business process automation (Satellite)Educational workshops (https://learnwith.cc) for ND people to learn how to automate processesBuilding out course materialTutoring (e.g. how to set up automation)Workflow optimization tool (free tool to figure out how to improve your processes)How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?Investigating new tools (physical and computers)Spending time with family2.5 year oldWhat do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours? What is some unhelpful productivity advice that doesn’t work for you?Calendaring + notes (so don’t forget)Timeboxing (worked for a while but then hated it)Time tracking Started for client billing as a freelancerTracking how much time spent on personal projects tooHelpful to calibrate estimates (e.g. grocery shopping seems like it should onlyAdapt tools to how people work rather than bending people to make the tools workVeljaE.g. default zoom calls to a specific browserE.g. always open Trello in the Trello appWhat works for a few months, can’t expect it to work foreverTheories about cyclingNovelty is attractiveAdaptation / habituationCOMMERCIAL BREAKHow do you manage communication with neurotypical folk?Variable NT toleranceHaving different personasWork ChrisReal ChrisIs he consolidating these?Establishing good rapportWhat does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?For a while, he had a tightly planned morning routinePreviously, 2-hour time block in the morningExerciseMeditateAdaptability helped in transitioning to parenthood.Being a father led to a need for flexibility in the morning (e.g. kid wakes up early and needs you right away)Self-care for selfGet son ready (change, feed him, take him to daycare)Do maintenance tasks (meditation, exercise, writing)How is your sleep? How do you switch off at night?ParentingTerrible sleep doesn’t last forever.It’s tough when the kid doesn’t sleep at all.Energy management (more productivity stuff)Know when you have peak energyBeing mindful of when being sleep deprived.Where can people connect with you or find your work?https://learnwith.ccX: learnwithccLinkedInDo you have any final words or asks for our audience?WebinarsGet people to attend.Connect with Chris:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnwithcc/Website: https://learnwith.cc/Connect with Jeremy:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nageljeremyEmail: [email protected]’s creativity course: https://thepluckyjester.com/habitling-habit-building-courseMore from Focus Bear: Website: https://focusbear.ioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-bear/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@focusbearappTwitter: https://twitter.com/focusbear1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focus_bear/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focusbearapp/ Podcast: https://podcast.focusbear.ioTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@focusbear