Learning to be yourself with Amber Scales

In this honest and heartfelt episode of Raise, hosts Christine Neubeiser and Sian Wilkinson-Iles sit down with fundraiser Amber Scales to explore what it really means to learn to be yourself at work. Amber shares her experience of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, after years of navigating the charity and fundraising world without that understanding. Together, we unpack how self-awareness, neurodiversity, and workplace culture intersect, and what it takes to create truly inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. From advocating for yourself and finding your rhythm, to leading with empathy and building spaces where people can show up as they are and this episode is a powerful reminder that there’s no one “right” way to work.Topics we cover:Navigating the workplace before and after an ADHD diagnosisUnderstanding your strengths and limitsCoping strategies for when things feel overwhelmingHow leaders can build empowering, inclusive cultures This is just the start of a much bigger conversation about neurodiversity and authenticity at work and we’re so glad to be opening it with Amber.