Best Strategies For Neuro Inclusivity Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 59: Season 1 reflection: the three themes you connected with most 13:25

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In this special Season 1 finale of Culture by Neurodesign, Dr Lisa Colledge reflects on a full year of episodes, and explores three themes that have resonated deeply with her listeners. Why neuro-inclusion is your performance infrastructure, not only an ethical add-on. How connecting diverse neurostyles strengthens both wellbeing and organizational…

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Episode 58: Freedom within a framework: how autism-inspired design builds neuro-inclusive culture 10:53

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I shared my experience of flying from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport with my autistic son, Chris, two weeks ago, and how thoughtful, human-centered design transformed an overwhelmingly a stressful journey into one that was manageable. The response online was overwhelming. So in a short follow-up series, I’m exploring the key themes that emerged from …

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Episode 57: Progress over perfection airports show us the way from autism to neuro-inclusive culture 11:50

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Last week, I shared my experience of flying from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport with my autistic son, Chris. I was blown away by how thoughtful, human design made a stressful situation manageable, and by the incredible response to that story online. Comments have poured in, and some interesting themes emerged about what what resonated when we think a…

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Episode 56: Trust over control: autism and universal design at Schiphol airport 10:36

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What happens when inclusion runs on trust instead of control? In this episode, I explore what flying from Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport with my autistic son revealed about how trust, flexibility, and how universal design can turn inclusion from a set of exceptions into a reliable system. • My FIT cultural model that turns inclusion from a reaction i…

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Autism, Sexuality, and the Power of Neuroculture w/ Candice Christiansen (Season 2 Finale) 46:52

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In the season finale of season 2, Mike and Chaya sit down with Candice Christiansen, a leading voice at the intersection of neurodiversity, trauma, and intimacy, for a conversation that gets existential—and a little bit weird. The three explore the sacred energy of creation, the challenge of healing in a world that isn't always helpful, and what it…

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Episode 55: Energy by design: how teams can rethink burnout and focus in the age of distraction - with Rich Ellis 35:06

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Your team’s energy isn’t infinite, but you can design it to go where it counts most. In this episode, Dr Lisa Colledge talks with Rich Ellis, a health and energy coach who helps individuals and teams protect and sustain their energy before burnout hits. 💡 You’ll hear: • Subtle signals of energy mismanagement you can spot early on. • Energy myth: th…

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Montessori Magic: How Freedom-Based Learning Supports ADHD and Autistic Children w/ Rupali Sharma 47:04

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Rupali Sharma, founder and director of The T.E.C. Schools in Worcester, Massachusetts, who shares her journey from architecture to Montessori education, revealing how autonomy, observation, and child-centered learning create environments where neurodivergent children thrive without labels or limitations. We Also Cover: …

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Episode 54: The ADHD advantage in entrepreneurship, with Peter Shankman 24:55

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The ADHD brain isn’t broken - it’s built for action. In this fast-moving, funny, and deeply personal conversation, Peter Shankman - five-time entrepreneur, author, and ADHD advocate - shares the life rules and habits that helped him turn distraction into drive. 🔹 Why 3:30 a.m. workouts keep him focused and calm. 🔹 How ADHD shapes his creativity, ri…

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One Size Fits One: Derek Crager on Diagnosis, Design, and Doing Different 48:07

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Derek Crager to discuss his journey of being late-diagnosed AuDHDer, how embracing his neurodivergence led him from the manufacturing floor to building transformative accessible AI tools for the neurodivergent community, and what it truly means to create human-centered technology that actually fits. We Also Cover: How r…

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Episode 53: From defensive to Neuro-Inspired: how the best teams thrive in volatile times 12:27

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By Dr Lisa Colledge

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How Generational Trauma Shapes Your Life w/ Anu Dayal-Gulati 44:50

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Anu Dayal-Gulati, a certified ancestral healing practitioner, to explore how inherited emotional patterns can create subconscious blocks in our lives. Anu explains how everything from our relationships to our finances can be impacted by these generational traumas, including how they can uniquely affect neurodivergent mi…

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Episode 52: Your emails aren’t enough: lessons from neurodiversity and universal design 9:10

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Leaders often assume communication is clear, but sticking rigidly to your preferred style quietly drains energy and reduces impact. In this episode, I share stories from my own career that reveal how easy it is to leave performance on the table, and how simple shifts reclaim lost impact. You’ll hear: • The hidden costs of sticking to “your” style o…

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The Art of Being Kind to Yourself w/ Diana Stelin 47:28

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Diana Stelin, an award-winning artist, educator, TEDx speaker, and founder of The Plein-Air Art Academy. Diana shares her journey and expertise on the connection between art and emotional healing, explaining how anyone can use creativity to manage burnout, connect with their intuition, and foster better confidence. We A…

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Episode 51: Autism-inspired communication: fixing hidden energy leaks at work 13:32

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In this episode, I share two simple tips inspired by how my autistic son learns best, and show how we can apply this approach to unlock hidden impact in the workplace. You’ll hear: • Why “implicit” signals and fake questions drain energy. • How to flip invisible energy leaks into focus and measurable impact. • Real-world stories from parenting, cor…

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Accommodation vs. Integration: Why Your Neuro-inclusive Program Isn't Working w/ Gabriela Tardea 1:03:23

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Mike and Chaya sit down with neuro-inclusion consultant Gabriela Tardea to get practical about building workplaces where neurodivergent talent can thrive. From auditing culture and rewriting job descriptions to unlearning bias on teams, Gabriela breaks down how to bridge the gap between good intentions and real, embedded change. We Also Cover: Brid…

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Episode 50: The new leadership playbook: award-winning universal design for ADHD, dyslexia, and autism 19:17

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🎉 Episode 50 special! I’ve just been named Leadership Consultant of the Year by Corporate LiveWire - and I’m sharing the award-winning innovations that underpin the new leadership playbook. 👉 In this episode: • Why we’re all “high performers” - when enabled. • How autism, dyslexia and ADHD power universal design for teams. • Why designing for neuro…

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Self-Preservation Isn’t Selfish: ADHD and SUD w/ Lisa Modur 46:06

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Austin psychotherapist Lisa Modur to talk about misunderstood childhood ADHD, self‑stigma, perfectionism, and how “mom‑wine culture” became a coping tool before treatment and long‑term recovery reshaped her life, relationships, and parenting. We Also Cover: ADHD and specialized schooling Feeling “less than,” comparison,…

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Episode 49: Steven Puri on flow, focus and productivity: brain hacks from Hollywood and tech 48:57

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🎬 From Independence Day to independent workdays: Steven Puri brings insights from both worlds. He’s led Hollywood studios, raised $20M in venture funding, and now runs The Sukha Company, where he shares the brain hacks and guardrails that help him channel his ADD, dyslexia, and the constant pull of modern distractions into focused, meaningful work.…

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Beyond Borders: A Cross-Cultural Look at Neurodiversity w/ Dr. Pritika Bernice Gonsalves 37:49

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Dr. Pritika Bernice Gonsalves, a child psychologist and EAP specialist, to discuss the nuances of neurodiversity and mental health from a cross-cultural perspective between India and the United States. Dr. Gonsalves shares her experiences with the state of ADHD awareness in India, how patriarchal norms affect diagnosis …

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Episode 48: What the neurodivergence? Sabine van Ditzhuizen puts me on the spot about neuro-inclusive design 19:01

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In this fast-paced, no-fluff conversation for Sabine van Ditzhuizen’s What the DEI? series, I get put on the spot about neuro-inclusive design: what it means, why it matters, and how to make it work without drowning leaders in yet more DEI programs. You’ll hear: • Terminology: neurodiversity and neurodivergence. • Business strengths linked to autis…

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Every Brain Belongs: Teaching The Twice-Exceptional w/ Mandi Davis Skerbetz 53:20

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Dr. Mandi Davis Skerbetz, co-founder of Sage School of Dallas, who has dedicated her career to reshaping how we support neurodivergent and twice-exceptional students. Dr. Skerbetz shares how she identified gaps in public, private, and charter institutions, the hard reality for parents forced to pick between academic or …

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Episode 47: Flow state and fast brains: balancing creative flow with rigorous structure – a discussion with Nick Cawthon 28:37

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Nick Cawthon is a San Francisco–based user experience specialist whose career has been driven by his love of creativity, change, and the magic of the flow state. In this conversation, he shares how his “fast brain” thrives when pushing into the unknown, why “burning the mental bridges” can spark breakthroughs, and how pairing with more structured t…

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Parenting Through the Courts: Special Needs, Divorce, and Justice w/ Dr. Margaret 'Pegi' Price 56:05

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Chaya and Mike speak with Dr. Margaret “Pegi” Price, a distinguished professor, legal expert, and program director at National University, about her journey blending personal experience as a parent with her career in family law. Dr. Price shares some eye-opening insights from her book, The Special Needs Child and Divorce, and explains how small cha…

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Episode 46: Designing for difference: lessons from two restaurants getting autism inclusion right - a discussion with Will Savell 13:09

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What if small, values-led businesses are already leading the way in autism-inclusion: quietly, practically, and without a policy document in sight? In this uplifting and highly practical episode: • Will Savell shares real-world inclusion stories from two restaurants in East Tennessee. • We explore how clear communication, calm leadership, and flexi…

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Restless Minds, Clear Patterns w/ Priya Chanduraj 54:27

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Priya Chanduraj, the founder and CEO of FinTeam One, who discusses how her ADHD became an asset in the world of finance. Priya shares her experience of being a "challenged child" in India and how discovering her passion for economics allowed her to excel, and the freedom that comes from finding what you're good at. We A…

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Episode 45: From autism diagnosis to entrepreneur: finally, inclusion that works for everyone 12:41

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Discover how designing for diverse neurostyles boosts both fairness and performance. Neuro-inclusion works for autistic, ADHD, and neurotypical thinkers, without trading one group’s opportunity to thrive for another’s. This is the story behind my business, that led to me being recognized as one of the Top 10 Entrepreneurs Shaping the Future in 2025…

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Knowing Your Why: Capacity is Key w/ Jane Singleton 54:50

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Jane Singleton, a learning specialist, executive coach, and founder of Launchpad for Life. With over a decade of experience in education, Jane shares how her early experiences advocating for people with disabilities ignited her passion for helping neurodivergent individuals thrive. She discusses the gaps in traditional …

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Episode 44: Neuro-inclusion 101: a conversation with Kay Suthar on what leaders miss 19:08

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New to neuro-inclusion? This episode is the perfect place to start. In this warm and curious conversation, Kay Suthar asked the big questions, about leadership, team culture, autism, ADHD, and how we build workplaces where everyone contributes. You’ll hear us discussing: • How I accidentally discovered the impact of neurodivergence at work. • The a…

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Late-Realized, Loud and Leading w/ LaToya Hinton, PhD. 50:32

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Dr. LaToya Hinton, an autistic, ADHDer, and passionate advocate for neurodivergent women in leadership. With her experiences as a late-diagnosed adult, LaToya dives into the mental toll of masking, perfectionism, and how accessible environments can unlock untapped potential. She shares strategies for fostering authentic…

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Episode 43: ADD in the age of DEI backlash: a real-life look at burnout and belonging, with Will Savell 34:20

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What happens when masking stops working, and the system starts to make less space for difference? In this powerful, real-world conversation: • Will Savell shares his journey through ADD, executive burnout, and a fresh start. • Why “diversity hire” comments are more common, and more damaging, than we think. • The wide range of responses to neurodive…

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Your Child Isn’t Giving You a Hard Time, They’re Having a Hard Time w/ Christian Vinceneux 51:57

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Christian Vinceneux, ADHD advocate, coach (Life Guide Coaching), and former occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience working with neurodivergent families. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Christian reflects on growing up as a neurodivergent child in France, navigating challenges without the tools or wor…

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Episode 42: Neurodivergent thinking is a business strategy, not a sympathy play with Robert Annis 35:07

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What if the very skills your business is missing are ones you’re accidentally screening out? In this high-energy, thought-provoking discussion with organizational psychologist Robert Annis, we cover: • The unexpected strengths of autistic team members, far beyond the tech stereotype. • Cognitive diversity as a business asset for growth and innovati…

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Boundaries, Burnout, and Belonging /w Michelle Markman 50:11

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Michelle Markman, a late-diagnosed autistic entrepreneur and founder of ND Coach Inc., where she supports high-achieving neurodivergent women in unmasking and thriving on their own terms. Michelle reflects on how her diagnosis transformed her perspective on masking, burnout, and social challenges, and she shares practic…

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Episode 41: How to design a brainstorm for autistic and ADHD thinkers - and everyone else 14:34

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Most brainstorms favor one type of thinker, and leave the others drained or silent. Discover how to unlock better ideas by designing your brainstorm for ALL neurostyles: introverts, ADHD-style fast thinkers, autistic-type deep processors, and more. ⚡ Includes 3 focus areas, each with 3 tactics, to help your team contribute their best thinking. Thes…

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Exploding Trucks, Rock and Roll, and Autism at 65 w/ Peter O'Neil 1:01:57

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Peter O’Neil, a retired attorney, musician, grandfather, and author of My So-Called Disorder: Autism, Exploding Trucks, and the Big Daddy of Rock and Roll. Diagnosed as autistic at 65, Peter reflects on how that discovery transformed his experiences of masking, social struggles, and professional success. From solitude a…

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Episode 40: My ADHD team lead is unbearable during deadlines. What can I do? 14:12

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A real situation. A real team. A real problem. The team believes their lead has ADHD, and blames that for everything: chaos, stress, last-minute scrambles, and sleepless nights. But here’s the truth: 👉 The real problem isn’t what you think it is. And solving it doesn’t require a diagnosis. In this episode, Dr Lisa Colledge shares a team case study:…

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Breaking Free To Be Me w/ Kristin Walker (Mental Health News Radio Network) 58:18

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Kristin Walker, the founder of the Mental Health News Radio Network, to discuss her late-in-life discovery of being autistic and having ADHD. Kristin opens up about the emotional toll of masking, the powerful shift that came with her diagnosis, and how those experiences inspired her to amplify diverse voices in mental h…

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Episode 39: The surprising connection between parenting and leadership: discussion with Sharon Lim 39:05

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Your team isn’t your family, but if you’re leading both, you likely have more skills you can interchange between both situations than you realize. In this conversation, Leadership and Team Coach Sharon Lim shares how two decades of guiding executives shaped how she raised her three teenaged sons, and what it taught her about trust, boundaries, and …

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Fighting To Be Seen: The High Cost of Masking w/ Reid Miles 50:58

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Reid Miles, creator and host of Inside the Asperger’s Studio. Reid opens up about his journey from working in the tech industry to becoming a passionate advocate for autism and neurodiversity. He shares the ups and downs of navigating the professional world as a neurodivergent individual and explains how he found his vo…

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Episode 38: Lee September on transforming sensitivity into a leadership superpower 40:55

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What if the traits you thought made you ‘weird’… are actually what make you a brilliant leader? In this episode of Culture by Neurodesign, Dr Lisa Colledge speaks with Lee September, Software Engineering Manager at Bol.com. Lee shares how discovering his neurodivergence, and embracing traits like sensitivity, empathy and deep perception, have shape…

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Creativity That Calms: A New Way to Support Autistic Kids /w Jay Goth 40:35

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Jay Goth, CEO of Burble Creativity Inc., to explore how his company is using immersive storytelling to spark imagination, reduce overstimulation, and create calming environments for neurodivergent children. Drawing from ancient storytelling traditions, Jay explains how Burble’s innovative storytelling tents combine soun…

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Episode 37: Neurodivergence and high performance: lessons from a underwater school play 9:59

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What does a school play for neurodivergent children have to teach us about leadership and team performance? In this personal episode, I share a moment that reminded me exactly why I started this work: I believe that everyone can do something extraordinary—when you enable them to succeed. - Why our expectations shape outcomes more than we think. - H…

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Cut From Chaos: Shane Currin’s Story of Bipolar, Addiction, & Purpose 57:17

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Mike and Chaya kick off Season 2 by welcoming Shane Currin, a mental health advocate, writer, and podcast host of Diamonds in the Rough. Shane shares his powerful story of overcoming addiction, navigating bipolar disorder, and finding purpose through vulnerability and service. Together, they unpack the challenges and gifts of being neurodivergent, …

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Episode 36: Super-vision: why autistic minds are a natural match for intelligence work 15:08

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What do autistic pattern recognition, Temple Grandin’s visual thinking, and Israel’s elite intelligence unit have in common? In this episode of Culture by Neurodesign, Dr Lisa Colledge explores why neurodivergent thinking styles - such as autistic and dyslexic neurotypes - are a natural match for high-performance roles in cybersecurity and intellig…

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Episode 35: What tech got right with autism at work programs — and where we go next 15:49

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Autism hiring programs, like those of SAP and Microsoft, proved that neurodivergent talent can supercharge innovation, retention, and team performance. But what if you’re a team lead, founder, or manager without a big organizational program behind you? In this episode, D. Lisa Colledge explores why these initiatives, while groundbreaking in their t…

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Episode 34: Anti-bias brains that excel in logic and rational decision-making 8:24

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We like to think of ourselves as rational—but science tells a different story. Our brains are wired to take shortcuts so we can take rapid, instinct-based decisions, and while that helped our ancestors survive, today it can leads to sub-optimal outcomes. In this episode of Culture by Neurodesign, Dr Lisa Colledge discusses how the information proce…

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Episode 33: Autism and Silicon Valley: a case study in neuro-inclusive design 10:55

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In this episode of Culture by Neurodesign, Dr Lisa Colledge explores what happens when culture meets people where they are—not where we think they should be. Using Steve Silberman’s now-classic Wired article The Geek Syndrome as a starting point, Lisa describes how Silicon Valley became a pioneer in neuro-inclusion—by attracting talented people, wi…

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Episode 32: Your culture alarm: growth slows every time you hit snooze 12:28

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In this episode of Culture by Neurodesign, Dr Lisa Colledge speaks directly to leaders who aim to take advantage of a growth opportunity, but sense that something is not quite right in their team—even when everything on the surface looks fine. These early signals—low energy, stalled projects, reduced initiative—are culture alarms. They are subtle, …

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Episode 31: The hidden cost of rock stars—and what great leaders do instead 13:33

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What if the team member you rely on most—the one who always delivers—is quietly limiting your team’s growth? In this episode of Culture by Neurodesign, Dr Lisa Colledge explores the risks of over-relyiance on high performers, and what it really takes to build a high performing, innovative team. Through personal stories, research, and actionable ins…

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Episode 30: Step 4: from personal action to team accountability 18:02

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In this episode, Dr Colledge explores Step 4 of her signature program, 12 Steps to a Future-Proof Workplace Culture. It’s the step where cultural change moves beyond the leader and begins to involve the team—intentionally, respectfully, and practically. With candid personal stories and a proven tool—the Neurostyle Navigator—Lisa explains how to bui…