Time and Date:

• Wednesday 1st of October - The Dock Arts Centre, St. George’s Terrace, Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland N41T2X2
• 12:00p.m. - Registration with tea/coffee on arrival
• 12:30p.m. - 1:30p.m. - Workshop will take place

Event Overview:

• Do you struggle sometimes trying to plan your day like the traditional business world expects? Maybe you don’t need to. Join Pete Wharmby to discover how accepting your own unique ways of working, without judgment and with self-compassion, can lead to success.
• Pete Wharmby is an author, speaker, creative entrepreneur, and advocate for neurodiversity in work and life.

Themes Covered 

1. Social Media & Marketing Without Burnout

• Finding your voice and rhythm in a noisy digital world
• Creating systems that reduce decision fatigue
• Showing up with authenticity, not perfection

2. Working with Rejection, Uncertainty & Inconsistency

• Practical ways to manage self-doubt and rejection sensitivity
• Using structure to create safety without rigidity
• How to keep momentum when motivation fluctuates

3. Time, Energy & Calendar Use That Actually Works

• Time blindness and energy mapping
• Using calendars in a low-pressure, flexible way
• Building in rest, creativity, and deep focus time

4. Managing Admin, Accounts & All the “Other Stuff”

• How to keep records when you hate admin
• Outsourcing without shame
• Using tech and templates to reduce the mental load

Audience Takeaways 

• A sense of relief and encouragement that you are not “doing it wrong”
• A toolkit of flexible, realistic strategies tailored to creative minds
• Ideas you can implement immediately—regardless of your neurotype
• Greater confidence in building a business that suits you.

A Neuro-Inclusive Event Experience

• LEO Leitrim is committed to practicing what we teach — that inclusion starts with simple, thoughtful choices. That’s why this event is being held in a neuro-inclusive space, designed to show how small, low or no-cost accommodations can have a powerful impact on comfort, participation, and belonging.

Here’s what to expect:

• No social engagement required – You’re welcome just as you are, whether you want to connect or keep to yourself.
• Dedicated Quiet Zone – A calm space to read, work, or recharge — no pressure to engage.
• Choice of ways to participate – Contribute in the way that suits you best: observe, engage in small groups, or reflect quietly.
• Submit questions in writing or by text – No need to speak out loud to be heard if you do not feel comfortable doing so.
• Soft lighting – A gentler environment designed to reduce sensory stress.
• No forced ice breakers – This is a welcoming, interactive workshop, but you’ll never be pushed into uncomfortable activities.

 About Pete Wharmby:

• Pete Wharmby is a celebrated Autistic writer, speaker, and creator. He runs a successful business that includes books, training sessions, talks, and merchandise design, all focused on raising awareness of neurodiversity and empowering individuals to thrive on their own terms. Blending with, warmth, and grounded strategies, Pete brings a rare combination of personal insight and practical application to his talks—making him a powerful voice for anyone navigating the world of creative work.

 Note: This session is open to everyone but if over-subscribed priority will be given to Leitrim based businesses.