I am delighted to become a Neurodiversity Ambassador. Having spent many years leading teams and supporting clinical and non-clinical colleagues across primary care, I have come to appreciate that no two people think, learn or work in exactly the same way—and, thankfully, that is one of our greatest strengths. If we all approached every challenge identically, life (and probably team meetings!) would be rather less interesting.

Some people thrive with structure, others with flexibility; some think out loud, while others quietly connect the dots before sharing brilliant ideas. There is no single blueprint for success, and I believe good leadership is about recognising individual strengths, creating the right environment, and helping people flourish in a way that works for them.

Working in primary care education and workforce development has only strengthened that belief. We ask so much of our workforce, so it is only right that we create learning environments and workplaces where people feel understood, supported and able to bring their authentic selves to work. Neuroinclusion is not about treating people differently—it is about recognising that different people may need different approaches to achieve the same opportunity to succeed.

Becoming a Neurodiversity Ambassador feels like a natural extension of the way I have always tried to lead. I am looking forward to deepening my understanding, supporting colleagues and managers, sharing practical advice, and helping to build confidence in conversations around neurodiversity. If I can encourage a little more curiosity, a little less assumption, and help someone feel that they do not have to hide the way their brain works to be successful, then I will consider that a worthwhile contribution.