RHS 188 - Embracing Neurodiversity: Kimi Donahue's Journey to Success and Effective Communication

Published: July 6, 2023, 9 a.m.

b"Join me as I dive into an enlightening conversation with Kimi Donahue, senior agency success manager at Openly.\\n\\nDiscover her inspiring journey in the insurance industry and how her passion for connecting with others through music has played a role in her success.\\n\\nKimi opens up about living with Tourette's and its impact on her communication skills. We delve into the importance of understanding neurodiversity, providing feedback, and exploring the potential dangers of falling into a victim mentality.\\n\\nLearn how to better communicate with neurodivergent individuals and foster an environment of understanding and acceptance.\\n\\nFinally, listen as Kimi and I discuss respect, freedom, and relationship communication. We explore the power of respectful differentiation, personal agency, and improvement.\\n\\nHear how striving for excellence can help you further develop your unique skills and talents. Don't miss this insightful and thought-provoking episode with the amazing Kimi Donahue!\\n\\nEpisode Highlights:\\n\\nKimmy shares her experience with Tourette Syndrome, including her diagnosis, symptoms, and how she copes with it. (8:17)\\n\\n\\nKimi explains the importance of setting expectations and being open to communication styles. (15:35)\\n\\n\\nKimi mentions that being open to feedback and learning from it can lead to better communication and understanding of different personalities. (25:26)\\n\\nKimi discusses the importance of respect in relationships, whether it be in the workplace or in a romantic relationship.\\xa0(37:07)\\n\\n\\nKimi explains how being different has become mainstream these days and how some people use it as a crutch to get shallow feedback and victories. (42:40)\\n\\n\\nKimi mentions that she is always looking for new experiences and strives to be the best at them. (53:58)\\n\\n\\n\\nKey Quotes:\\n\\n\\u201cI've just been really lucky or have done a good job of surrounding myself with people that are similar, that are just very growth minded. That's what I mean by learning basis is people that understand that, like, there's always room for improvement. And your perspective isn't always the only one that exists. And I think that's probably the biggest piece that my parents really helped drive home for me and my sister.\\u201d - Kimi Donahue\\n\\n\\u201cI'm always looking for something new. And then of course, when I do it, I want to be the best I can be at it. That's hence, where the competitive nature comes in. You know, I enjoy recognition, I enjoy being a winner.\\u201d - Kimi Donahue\\n\\n\\nResources Mentioned:\\n\\n\\nKimi Donahue LinkedIn\\n\\nOpenly\\n\\nReach out to Ryan Hanley\\n\\n\\nRogue Risk\\n\\nFinding Peak\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"