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Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Caregiving in adland: Ben Waters' devoted double life Ben Waters is a producer at Mother and a caregiver for his partner. He also founded and runs the caregivers’ support group at Mother, which meets regularly for support and chats in an informal setting. Ben is absolutely brilliant and down-to-earth and talks about caregiving in such a relatable way, acknowledging that it took him too long to seek support – but he’s so glad that he did. He’s made use of both the NABS Advice Line and NABS’ therapy referral service and now extols the virtues of both to everyone in need at Mother and beyond. Key takeaways: If you’re a caregiver, you must find a way to carve out time and support for yourself Being open about your caregiving status can help to bust any stigmas you might be worried about Support groups are surprisingly easy to set up, yet they can be so rewarding for all involved. Resources: NABS Advice Line NABS therapy referral NABS’ Managers’ Mindsets Carers' Week Support the show We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. 👋 Need a helping hand? We're right here. 🌻 Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. 🤝 Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. 📞 Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter Follow NABS on LinkedIn Watch NABS Talks on YouTube…

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How to support someone through grief with Gen Kobayashi 41:35

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Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Gen Kobayashi is UK group chief strategy officer at M+C Saatchi. Gen also knows the pain of bereavement first-hand, as he sadly lost his sister-in-law to cancer. Gen is a key industry voice on grief and bereavement. In this beautiful conversation he shares the profound impact of loss on his family. Gen explores what true support looks like, and shares why grief made him take a proper break from work for the first time ever. Both Gen and Louise have experienced bereavement over the past few years, making this a heartfelt and empathetic conversation. They discuss how best to support team members who are grieving, sharing practical tips as well as emotional insights. Need some grief support after listening to this? Call the NABS Advice Line for a listening ear. Key takeaways: Take time to understand what the bereaved person needs Replace platitudes with active listening and genuine empathy Look after yourself too when you’re supporting someone going through grief. Resources NABS Managers’ Mindsets NABS grief page Caroline Parkes’ post about grief Gen’s piece for Campaign about grief NABS Advice Line Support the show We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. 👋 Need a helping hand? We're right here. 🌻 Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. 🤝 Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. 📞 Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter Follow NABS on LinkedIn Watch NABS Talks on YouTube…

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How to manage your team's mental wellness - and your own. With Sue Todd, CEO, NABS 39:13

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Got a question for The NABS Podcast? How to manage your team's mental wellness - and your own, with Sue Todd, CEO, NABS Sue Todd is the CEO of NABS, the industry's charity, helping everybody to move forward. She's not just in charge of adland's mental wellness; she's also responsible for the mental wellness of the NABS team. To mark Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May), Sue comes onto the NABS podcast for the first time to talk about community, meditation, the menopause and more. Key takeaways: Employers have to do as much as they can to support those going through perimenopause, especially as the support isn't always out there in the wider world Meditation doesn't have to be woo-woo, there's a way to do it that helps to separate you from your thoughts Community is vital for us - there's real value in learning together and from each other, for example in NABS' Explore and Connect sessions Resources mentioned in this episode: WACL Mental Health Awareness Week NABS Explore and Connect sessions Walk and Talk for NABS MEFA All In Census IPA People First Promise NABS Advice Line NABS Managers’ Mindsets NABS All Ears community consultation Support the show We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. 👋 Need a helping hand? We're right here. 🌻 Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. 🤝 Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. 📞 Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter Follow NABS on LinkedIn Watch NABS Talks on YouTube…

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How to make a big impact without burnout, with Bianca Best 35:52

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Got a question for The NABS Podcast? How to make a big impact without burnout, with Bianca Best Bianca Best knows about burnout - she experienced it, and has now written a book on how to avoid burnout while making an impact at work. Bianca is an adland powerhouse, a solo mum of four (five if you include her dog), a coach and a speaker, so she certainly knows about fulfilling your potential without damaging your mental wellness. Having got to the burnout point some years ago, Bianca knows how to bring yourself back from the edge of burnout, and how to avoid it in future. Key takeaways: There are four elements to burnout: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual The first step in overcoming burnout is to acknowledge any shame you have around it Ambition is a good thing that can exist alongside your mental wellness Resources mentioned in this episode Bianca's website Big Impact Without Burnout NABS Advice Line NABS Managers' Mindsets NABS on burnout in Marketing Week: here and here NABS on burnout in Campaign Support the show We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. 👋 Need a helping hand? We're right here. 🌻 Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. 🤝 Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. 📞 Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter Follow NABS on LinkedIn Watch NABS Talks on YouTube…

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How we created a dads' community at work, with Ben Irons & Joe Dolan of Microsoft Advertising 55:39

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Got a question for The NABS Podcast? TW: premature birth; miscarriage How we created a dads' community at work, with Ben Irons and Joe Dolan of Microsoft Advertising Ben Irons and Joe Dolan are advertising leaders, coaches and working dads. Together they run Dads at Microsoft, a group that supports dads - and mums - across the world in the company. The group's listening circles are where parents come together for advice and support seasoned with good humour, which makes sense because Ben and Joe are definitely a good laugh as well as being very serious about the need for practical support for working parents. In this lively chat we cover a range of subjects that will resonate with all parents and managers of parents. Key takeaways: How to run a listening circle for parents in your workplace - you don't need all the answers - but someone else in the group might have them; Role modelling is key, as is communication, when creating solutions to help your work-life blend; and Self-care isn't selfish, it's a must-have when you're a parent. Resources mentioned in this episode Joe's LinkedIn Ben's LinkedIn NABS Managers' Mindsets NABS Advice Line Bliss charity for parents of premature and sick babies Miscarriage Association Support the show We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. 👋 Need a helping hand? We're right here. 🌻 Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. 🤝 Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. 📞 Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter Follow NABS on LinkedIn Watch NABS Talks on YouTube…

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How to spot burnout and share tough times with Emma Flaxman 40:27

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Got a question for The NABS Podcast? tw: suicide Emma Flaxman is senior commercial comms lead at Channel 4 and a mental wellness influencer in adland, having led on mental health for the likes of PHD and Omnicom Group UK. Emma is superbly open about her own challenges, especially where they relate to becoming a single parent. She blogs about her experiences on her blog . In this brilliant conversation, Emma talks about spotting burnout in yourself and in your team as well as what life looks like for her as a senior leader raising two children on her own. We also discuss the importance of movement and recovering from the trauma of school sports to reclaim physical and mental fitness as an adult. Key takeaways: Burnout often goes unrecognised until it manifests in behaviour changes Managers should ask their team members open-ended questions to understand how they're feeling Giving back to others can make you feel great, no matter how busy you are. Resources mentioned in this episode: NABS Managers' Mindsets NABS Inclusive Leader NABS Advice Line Insanelynormal Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) Support the show We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. 👋 Need a helping hand? We're right here. 🌻 Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. 🤝 Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. 📞 Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter Follow NABS on LinkedIn Watch NABS Talks on YouTube…

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How to navigate alcohol and addiction, with Natalie Bell, CEO, MG OMD 33:37

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Got a question for The NABS Podcast? tw: alcohol addiction, depression Natalie Bell is CEO, MG OMD and one of the industry's most prolific leaders, with a string of accolades to show for it. With her focus on people and mental wellness, she's well-placed to talk about leading with empathy. Natalie also has a moving story to tell: that of living with her mother's alcohol addiction, and how this has affected her. This is a thought-provoking and heartfelt discussion, which also delves into the importance of supporting managers in our industry. Key takeaways: Alcohol use disorder is a spectrum, and we need to talk more about what this complex condition looks like; We still need to do more to make it OK to drink a little, or not at all, at industry events; and Our industry needs to give more resource and support to managers, so they can support themselves and their teams. Resources mentioned in this episode: NABS Advice Line nabs.org.uk/how-we-can-help/advice-line/ NABS Walk and Talk nabs.org.uk/walk-and-talk/ Drinkaware drinkaware.co.uk/ Tabbin Almond winetowatercoaching.com/my-story NABS Managers' Mindsets nabs.org.uk/managers/ Support the show We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. 👋 Need a helping hand? We're right here. 🌻 Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. 🤝 Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. 📞 Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter Follow NABS on LinkedIn Watch NABS Talks on YouTube…

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How to be a hands-on dad and a hands-on leader with James Fox 38:14

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Got a question for The NABS Podcast? James Fox is the outgoing CEO of Havas. First and foremost though, in his own words, he's a dad, and in this conversation he talks about the truth of being a working parent and a leader in adland with refreshing honesty and perspective. It shouldn't be unusual for an adland leader to say that it's OK and natural for parents to put their children first, but it is, and in this conversation James talks about how he manages the parenting/working combination. James is also fascinating on the topic of the 'shadow board' at Havas, which enables people across the organisation to ask him questions about anything - anonymously. Key takeaways: Therapy is for everyone, not just for people in crisis Open communication is everything, between your peers and across your organisation Parental leave for dads is a wonderful thing; dads returning to work also need structured support Resources: NABS Managers' Mindsets NABS Advice Line Support the show We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. 👋 Need a helping hand? We're right here. 🌻 Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. 🤝 Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. 📞 Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter Follow NABS on LinkedIn Watch NABS Talks on YouTube…

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How to get diverse talent into your teams with Trevor Robinson OBE 23:14

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Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Trevor Robinson OBE is the co-founder of Quiet Storm, which he runs with his wife Rania (also a NABS Podcast guest) and Create not Hate, which works with young talent from underrepresented groups. Trevor is the brains and creativity behind the legendary Tango advert in the 90s, having adopted a fearless attitude cultivated as a young creative, on the dole, trying to get into the adland industry. He's passionate about creativity and diversity and is refreshingly down-to-earth, especially when speaking about working with Rania and looking after his mental wellness. Key takeaways: The drive for diversity needs to come from the top If you work with your spouse or partner, you have to get things out in the open Don't be afraid of things going wrong in your career Resources Quiet Storm https://quietstorm.co.uk/ Create not Hate http://createnothate.org/ Creative Circle https://www.creativecircle.co.uk/ Support the show We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. 👋 Need a helping hand? We're right here. 🌻 Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. 🤝 Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. 📞 Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter Follow NABS on LinkedIn Watch NABS Talks on YouTube…

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How to look after yourself as a super-busy leader, with Rania Robinson 44:38

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Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Rania Robinson is CEO of Quiet Storm Advertising, co-founder of Create not Hate and a former president of WACL. She's also a naturally early riser, using her body-clock attuned 5am starts as valuable me-time to support her mental wellness. Rania realises 5am isn't a time for everyone, and in this easygoing chat Rania shares her tips for sustaining self-support, as well as the importance of sharing values in business and relationships - she runs Quiet Storm with her husband, Trevor Robinson OBE. Rania is a great ambassador for the sandwich generation (kids, parents, menopause...) as well as an empathetic boss, and a huge believer in the critical importance of diversity in adland. Key takeaways: Respecting your differences, as well as your shared values, is vital for genuine success Looking after yourself and others is an active practice Bosses need to realise that supporting their staff goes beyond perks - it's about not burning out your team, and respecting their work/life boundaries Resources NABS' grief support Quiet Storm https://quietstorm.co.uk/ Create Not Hate http://createnothate.org/ WACL https://wacl.info/ Diversity in Focus https://nabs.org.uk/diversity-in-focus/ All In Census https://advertisingallin.co.uk/ NABS Advice Line https://nabs.org.uk/how-we-can-help/advice-line/ Support the show We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. 👋 Need a helping hand? We're right here. 🌻 Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. 🤝 Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. 📞 Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter Follow NABS on LinkedIn Watch NABS Talks on YouTube…

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How art and creativity can support your mental wellness - with Jade Tomlin 32:28

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Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Jade is executive creative director at Huge, a design and innovation company based in London and New York. A graduate of St. Martin's, Jade describes herself as a creative adventurer. She's worked on brands from Sony to Starbucks and also runs Creative Adventures, where she supports founders and entrepreneurs. Jade is also helping to drive forward NABS' Art Auction - submit your piece by 9 September and help to raise funds with your creativity nabs.org.uk/artauction Jade is relatable, empathetic and speaks honestly about her experience of being working-class and LGBT while finding her way in the industry. In particular, her take on what happens when you don't come out until your twenties is super insightful. Key takeaways: The fun and the fallout of coming out in your twenties and how this affects your mental wellness at work The micro stresses you can encounter as a working-class industry entrant Listening, listening, listening, helps a team to bond and grow Resources: NABS' Art Auction NABS Advice Line She Says The Other Box NABS All Ears Creative Adventur.es Support the show We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. 👋 Need a helping hand? We're right here. 🌻 Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. 🤝 Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. 📞 Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter Follow NABS on LinkedIn Watch NABS Talks on YouTube…

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How to get rid of toxic workplaces - with Josh Krichefski 34:12

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Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Josh Krichefski is CEO of GroupM, EMEA and UK and president of the IPA. This industry influencer is also a huge advocate for mental wellness in our industry, and at the IPA has introduced the People First Promise to promote mental health awareness and support across adland. Has your organisation signed up to it yet? Josh talks about his own struggles - anxiety and insomnia - as well as how to get involved with the People First Promise. He's very clear, down-to-earth and honest about the difference between good stress and the need to work hard and bad worries that can eclipse your mood and thinking. Josh is a big NABS fan and we're happy to have his support. Josh is also a big Arsenal fan, which may or may not impact his mental wellness, depending on the season. tw: suicide Key takeaways: How to spot a toxic workplace, and why these have to be deleted from our lives; The People First Promise is about action, not just signing up to a policy; and The magic of meditation in helping your brain to switch off. Resources: IPA People First Promise NABS workshops Managing Anxiety: guided meditation - NABS Jonny Benjamin – Mental Health Campaigner NABS All Ears Community Consultation Report The Inclusive Leader - NABS IPA | Adland's Wellbeing Lab Support the show We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. 👋 Need a helping hand? We're right here. 🌻 Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. 🤝 Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. 📞 Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter Follow NABS on LinkedIn Watch NABS Talks on YouTube…

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How to survive serious trauma and help others - with Matt Foster 49:57

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Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Trigger Warning: sexual assault, sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, alcoholism, cyberbullying Matt Foster, director of DE&I at Ogilvy UK, has an outstanding track record of campaigning and changemaking, particularly in the LGBTQ+ space. We invited Matt to be our guest to discuss this work, as well as our NABS/Ogilvy Health collaboration around microaggressions. We have a fascinating discussion about all of this. As well as the above, Matt recently shared his experience of sexual assault on his LinkedIn, and wanted to continue this brave conversation on the NABS Podcast. We discuss Matt's experience as a survivor of sexual violence and how he's sharing this trauma in order to help others. We explore how being a survivor affects your work self, and how to start the journey towards healing. Matt is articulate, inspiring and an essential voice in the conversation around trauma survival and support at work. Huge thanks to Matt for his vulnerability & courage. For help with any of the issues raised in this episode, please see the links below. Key takeaways: There is hope after trauma, and you need professional help & patience to help you process your experience; To make change in the world around you, you need to transform anger into empathy Self-care is essential when holding space for others or yourself SurvivorsUK Rape Crisis England & Wales NABS Advice Line - 0800 707 6607 Al-Anon UK Alcoholics Anonymous Great Britain All In 2023 Census Ogilvy Health UK and Nabs Call Out Throwaway Comments That Can’t Be Thrown Away Tara Brach - Meditation, Psychologist, Author, Teacher Outvertising Support the show We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. 👋 Need a helping hand? We're right here. 🌻 Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. 🤝 Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. 📞 Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter Follow NABS on LinkedIn Watch NABS Talks on YouTube…

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How to survive redundancy and pitch mindfully with Julian Douglas 35:38

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Got a question for The NABS Podcast? This week's NABS Podcast guest is Julian Douglas, global CEO at VCCP and a vocal advocate for mental wellness in the advertising industry. The instigator of the Pitch Positive Pledge during his tenure as IPA president, Julian is a changemaker with a down-to-earth approach to mental wellness, as well as a huge enthusiasm for the ad industry. Julian also loves to learn and might inspire you to enrol on a free NABS course. Julian talks to host Louise Scodie frankly about his experience of redundancy and how that's informed his mindset. Julian is also co-founder of Lucky Voice, the karaoke bar, and reveals his current favourite song to sing in this episode. Key takeaways: Policies need to be activated to drive forward change - something NABS highlighted in our All Ears community consultation Boundaries and self-care are your essential foundation to maintain mental wellness in our fast-paced world How to check if your company is signed up to the Pitch Positive Pledge and what to do if it's not being put into practice Resources mentioned in this episode: Pitch Positive Pledge pitchpositivepledge.co.uk NABS courses Calendar - NABS All Ears Community Consultation NABS All Ears Community Consultation Report Support the show We are NABS. And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from. 👋 Need a helping hand? We're right here. 🌻 Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions. 🤝 Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar. 📞 Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. More Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter Follow NABS on LinkedIn Watch NABS Talks on YouTube…

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How to be ADHD and working-class in adland, with Ally Owen 36:48

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