Working With Me: A Guide to Me, for You!

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👋 Hey! I’m Charlie Myszkowski.

I’m a Strategy, Operations, & Information Technology Consultant based in Edinburgh.

My ADHD and Autism influence how I work, communicate, and process information. These come with lots of benefits to you and this guide (3 min read) is here to set us up for success by making our collaboration easier, more productive, and enjoyable for both of us!

My Work Style (and how it benefits you!)

⚡️ I Work Fast but Adapt to Your Pace – When I’m executing tasks independently, I work at my own pace, which is really fast! In collaborative projects, I adapt to a mutually comfortable pace where there is open communication about timing needs.

🧐 I Drill Down to the Problem Before Jumping to a Solution – The best results are made when we’re clear on what we’re solving before jumping into fixes. If you’re not sure what the actual problem is, let’s figure it out together!

⏰ I Plan My Time Intentionally – I follow my calendar closely, allowing the best outcome on project deliverables. If something changes last-minute then there’s no judgement, just let me know as soon as you can.

🤝 I Know Great Collaboration Requires Feedback That Goes Both Ways – I will ask for feedback often and proactively, and I encourage the same from you. Openness to feedback only enriches our working relationship and ensures the best possible delivery for your project.

💡 I Get Excited About Possibilities – I tend to see the big picture and love to explore opportunities beyond what we originally discussed. If you prefer to keep things focused, just say so—I’ll respect that!

Considerations When Working With Me

💬 Verbal First, Written After – I process information best through conversation, especially when there’s a lot to discuss or something is important. Offline follow-ups are great for agreeing to and referring to key details later.

⏳  I Pause to Think, Please Give Me Time – I often stop mid-sentence or take a moment before responding to process my thoughts and give a well-considered answer. This isn’t me losing track—it’s me making sure I give the best response.

Some important points…

💳 Let’s Keep Invoice Payments Smooth – My invoices are typically due on receipt to reduce mental load for both of us. I prefer direct communication about any delays or issues with payment.

• If approvals are needed but are stuck, let me know—I’d rather be informed than left wondering. 
• If there’s ever an issue or delay, just communicate openly with me. I’d rather know than wonder!

🚀 I Experiment with New Tools & Systems – A requirement of my work is testing automation, workflows, and digital tools constantly.

This ultimately benefits you because I figure out all the quirks before recommending solutions. However, it also means my own systems might not always be seamless while I’m testing!

And finally…

I thrive when working with people who value clear, structured communication and mutual respect. If we can agree on how we communicate and respect each other’s working styles, we’ll collaborate really well.

Thanks for taking the time to read this! 👋