Podcast HackNeurodivergence at Work By Work Appropriate, Anne Helen Petersen, Faith Saenz
In a Nutshell
In this May 2023 episode of the Work Appropriate podcast, Faith Saenz, founder of NeuroTalent Consulting, speaks to host Anne Helen Petersen about neurodivergence in the workplace, what benefits neurodivergent colleagues bring, and the challenges they face at work.
Favorite Quote
Dominant office culture isn't just centered around cisgendered white dudes, it's also oriented towards people who are able-bodied and neurotypical, and that includes everything from hiring practices to communication norms.
Anne Helen Petersen
Introduction
Workplace culture can be stressful and confusing for everyone. Effective communication can be difficult, and nailing an interview can feel daunting.
But how are these issues magnified for neurodivergent colleagues, whether they have autism, ADHD, OCD, or Tourettes?
Faith Saenz, founder of NeuroTalent Consulting, has the answers.
Speaking to host Anne Helen Petersen on this May 2023 episode of Work Appropriate, Saenz answers questions from neurodivergent workers on how to tackle some of the difficulties of workplace culture.
Drawing on her own experiences of autism and ADHD, Saenz provides first-hand insight into how to best navigate neurodivergence in the workplace.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
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