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Why Corporate Culture Fails Neurodiverse Adults And What Needs to Change, Part 2 with Mark Michaelis
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What happens when you hit burnout hard—and the workplace isn’t built to support you? In this episode, I’m continuing my conversation with the brilliant Mark Michaelis, a senior merchandising exec with 26 years in Fortune 500 companies and lived experience as an autistic professional.
Mark shares what it’s like to work under unsupportive leaders, navigate career shifts, and advocate for real neurodiversity accommodations—not just surface-level policies. We talk about:
-His transition from corporate finance to merchandising
-Dealing with managers who just don’t understand neurodivergence
-Why companies need to educate their teams—not just “accept” neurodiversity
-Taking a medically approved mental health break—and why that pause was life-changing
Connect with Mark Michaelis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-michaelis/
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