Mind Threads
Our mission is clear. We want to foster awareness, understanding and inclusivity in the workplace for those with autism, ADHD, OCD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and more. But it's not just about the workplace. It's about showing youngsters that a diagnosis doesn't need to define them.
Mind Threads
Jonathon Ross-McNairn
In this episode of Mind Threads, Antje talks to Jonathon Ross-McNairn. Jonathon is the force Lead Chaplain for Devon & Cornwall Police and also a PT and Fitness Instructor.
He has a professional background as a qualified teacher but first trained for the legal profession qualifying as a solicitor in 1998. He practiced commercial property law for 10 years in London and alongside that joined the TA, initially as an infantry soldier and then as a commissioned officer having passed out of The Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst in 2002.
Jonathon is an experienced and skilled communicator particularly in public speaking and writing (he is a published author - 'Being a Curate' SPCK, 2014) and offers a wealth of leadership experience and organisational insight.
Since being diagnosed with ADHD in 2022 at the age of 49, he is beginning to realise and embrace the positives such as his ability to think strategically and creatively but also manage his limitations such as impulsivity and dysphoria. His journey towards greater personal integration and wellness is ongoing and is reflected in and through his current work as a police chaplain and fitness trainer.
Jonathon is married to Emma and they have 4 sons which makes life interesting, fun and challenging. They also have a dog called Louie, just to make life that little bit more busy!
To connect, you can find Jonathon on Linkedin:
If you want to chat about all things fitness, wellbeing and nutrition contact Jonathon on:
https://www.facebook.com/teignwellness