Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

LightNews

Paul Ginsberg

@naturallypaul.com

560 followers 220 following 530 posts

ADHD Life Coach for Tech Professionals. Passionate about neurodivergency. #ADHD #Autistic #Dyspraxic #Salesforce #TrailblazerCommunity Pronouns: he/his COACHING & MORE: naturallypaul.com

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Pinned

Paul Ginsberg @naturallypaul.com · 29d

NEW ARTICLE! I feel its going to resonate with many of you, even if it's a new concept. All about Giftedness and why it is so prevalent in the Salesforce ecosystem.

With particular thanks to Marie van Roekel and Paul McCollum for brainstorming.

Direct link: www.apexhours.com/understandin...

Understanding Colleagues #3 with a little help from Giftedness

Understanding Colleagues #3 with a little help from Giftedness

www.apexhours.com

Paul Ginsberg @naturallypaul.com · 9h

This had me darkly cackling 😱🤣 via @adhdinos.bsky.social

Dino: 9 hours 'till the thing
Dino: We should have time to eat
Brain: *wheeze* (as in short of breath)

Paul Ginsberg @naturallypaul.com · 2d

It can work, and it can also go disastrously wrong! I suspect diversification is healthy. (though I myself worked with my then-husband for a period of time without incident - he just rapidly realised that for his sanity he should look at my output rather than the way I actually did things!)

Paul Ginsberg @naturallypaul.com · 3d

3. Knowing something intellectually is different from feeling something emotionally. Speaking to other ADHDers and knowing that you are not alone is incredibly rewarding, and helps the different parts of the brain meet. Local groups can be found on Meetup, Facebook and Eventbrite. /5 of 5

Paul Ginsberg @naturallypaul.com · 3d

2, Nope. I've actually heard this on podcasts, but I've checked and you only need to inform the DVLA if you have a medical condition that affects your driving - so if your ADHD doesn't affect your driving, no need to say anything. /4

Paul Ginsberg @naturallypaul.com · 3d

1. Unfortunately so. Discrimination against mental health conditions exists at national levels. And the relevant board reasonable for those decisions don't reply to messages when this is pointed out. I'm on the case! 😁 /3

Paul Ginsberg @naturallypaul.com · 3d

🚗You need to inform the DVLA (UK's Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) if you have ADHD and drive

🦻🏻If you have ADHD, there are groups where you can listen to others, and tell your own ADHD story, and it’s incredibly empowering /2

Paul Ginsberg @naturallypaul.com · 3d

Two truths and a lie! #11

🚅If you having a hearing problem, you can get a 1/3 discount on rail travel throughout the UK, but if you cannot drive because you have ADHD, you don't qualify for any discount at all /1

Paul Ginsberg @naturallypaul.com · 4d

I'm now reminded that a lot of the Salesforce.com people moved to ServiceNow. 🤔 Thought query for another time. Very (very) happy with my own career/life direction!

Paul Ginsberg @naturallypaul.com · 4d

I thank my friends - and coaching clients - for their perseverance! 😁

Roonie the Rabbit @rooniecomics.bsky.social · 4d

I got stuff to say. | More comics: buff.ly/kzzxPt4

RABBIT: So I added more jelly, which you'd think would make the sandwich messy, but it didn't! So I thought, "How about honey?" And I- | SQUIRREL: Do you have a point? | RABBIT: No. Not really. | RABBIT: But... I hope to, one day.

Paul Ginsberg @naturallypaul.com · 4d

The thing about Salesforce is that it's good for the geek adjacent - I was never that into Linux or anything needing a command line interface. And the community that always pays it forward, nudges when necessary, and showed (shows!) me how to be.

Paul Ginsberg @naturallypaul.com · 4d

What about an unhinged CEO and lacking-on-credibility AI focus, makes you think that Andy? At least we have the Dreamin conferences and broader community. I wonder what the broader impact will be of Benioff's recent statement.

Wonder what the/where other mega community-enthused IT products are?

Paul Ginsberg @naturallypaul.com · 5d

Sharing with pleasure! Glad to have been of use!

Paul Ginsberg @naturallypaul.com · 5d

Dear Internet. Taking recommendations for wired headphones (earpods I lose). I want my microphone to be decent - currently I sound a bit tinny and I think I should get something better.

I did think of a free standing mic, but that won't work as I type rather loudly on my keyboard...

a cartoon penguin with a mohawk singing into a microphone with the words " mic check " above it

Alt: a cartoon penguin with a mohawk singing into a microphone with the words " mic check " above it

media.tenor.com

Paul Ginsberg @naturallypaul.com · 5d

Mounjaro. So this is what (many) neurotypicals people feel after eating. Weird. #ADHD #FeelingVeryFull

(I lack the switch for the voice in my head, which should be telling me when I am full, and then I got adhd inner repetition to boot 😑. Medication isn't the only tool, but it can be useful!)

Reposted by Paul Ginsberg

Louise Lockie @louiselockie.com · 5d

I know, I've used some robust language this morning for sure, and yes, I'm on my way to DF now, but I've already decided not to go to TDX.

Reposted by Paul Ginsberg

John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 5d

Thread

Caitlin G. DeAngelis @caitlindeangelis.bsky.social · 6d

We are realizing that we have no idea what British people think a “flapjack” is.

Reposted by Paul Ginsberg

ianVisits @ianvisits.co.uk · 6d

A classic of the genre of the "announcing a thing by standing as many people in front of the thing so you can't see the thing being announced" press photo.

Apparently, there's a disused loo behind them that's now a community cafe and accessible loo.

Paul Ginsberg @naturallypaul.com · 6d

It's been a busy week! (ok, it's all coincidence, that's how it rolls sometimes). Here I am talking about my lived experience of ADHD, the sense of peace I have got since my diagnosis, and lots more! (with thanks to ADHD Europe)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zeee...

Paul Ginsberg lived ADHD experience #ManyFacesOFadhd

YouTube video by Broadcasting ADHD Europe

www.youtube.com

Reposted by Paul Ginsberg

fishofprey.bsky.social @fishofprey.bsky.social · 6d

PSA for those attending #df25.

Bring your headphones. They will be needed for a number of theater and breakout sessions to get the audio via the events app.

More details in www.salesforce.com/dreamforce/f...

Reposted by Paul Ginsberg

Randall Munroe @xkcd.com · 7d

Skateboard

xkcd.com/3152/

4-panel comic. (1) [person in the sky unpacks skateboard from parachute bag] I guess this is on me. I should really keep my skateboarding gear and my parachutes in different-looking bags. (2) [person looking down at skateboard as they fall] (3) [person falling wile holding skateboard in one hand and phone making “beep beep” sound in the other] (4) (person still falling with skateboard, now talking on phone] Hello, Pro Skate Parks LLC? I’d like to place an extremely expedited order for a 600-foot halfpipe.

Reposted by Paul Ginsberg

memes from outside fedi/atmosphere @nonfedimemes.wetdry.world.ap.brid.gy · 7d

An illustration of ancient Egyptians building the pyramids with the caption "How tf did they build this without Teams calls, pitch decks, or AI powered workflow optimization programs".

Paul Ginsberg @naturallypaul.com · 8d

(I think this coaching gig may actually be working.)

Paul Ginsberg @naturallypaul.com · 8d

Don't know if I'm allowed to crow, but going to do it anyway as I'm in mild shock. Just got another client! Full corporate rate!! (repeat customer). Very much at an honest 75%, or more, capacity. 😮🥳

*And* volunteering for the Scottish ADHD Coalition. It's all go!!

Paul Ginsberg @naturallypaul.com · 8d

We also are happy to expand the list and include neurodivergent groups (that is groups that support ADHDers as part of their remit). Just send us details, by email to [email protected], by posting here, or messaging us directly.

Paul Ginsberg @naturallypaul.com · 8d

Meanwhile, over on Facebook 🥳 www.facebook.com/scottishadhd...

"We've just updated the list of local ADHD support groups and voluntary organisations in Scotland. If you know of one we've missed or where the details we hold are inaccurate, let us know!

Screenshot of the Facebook post including a map of Scotland with many pins across the Central Belt, representing support groups, and 1 pin in Thurso.