Neurodiversity coach on ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia & Inclusive Leadership at Work

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Creative Capes

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55 episodes

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Listen to relaxed conversations with inspiring creatives and innovators from around the world. Hear their stories, mistakes they have made on the way and opinions on what's going on in the industry. Get inspired!

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Neurodiversity coach on ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia & Inclusive Leadership at Work | Emma Wee

Creative Capes

1 hour 16 minutes 47 seconds

2 weeks ago

Neurodiversity coach on ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia & Inclusive Leadership at Work | Emma Wee

Join us for the first episode of our Design Leadership in the Boardroom series, where we speak with executive leaders across architecture, product, AI, branding and psychology to unpack the strategies, practices and frameworks that help them succeed at the highest level.This time we’re joined by neurodiversity coach Emma Wee to learn how to create environments where neurodivergent talent thrives, and how to lead authentically with your own neurodivergent identity.From ADHD and Autism to Dyslexia and Dyspraxia, Emma shares practical, humane tactics leaders can use today to help every brain do its best work.What you’ll learn how to:► Navigate ADHD at work► Leverage dyslexia strengths► Dismantle autism myths► Build inclusive teams► Implement meeting hygiene► Handle tricky moments

Learn about our Design Leaders programme: https://fla.wiki/43brqJM

Timecodes:00:00:00 – Intro & why neurodiversity matters in creative leadership00:01:06 – Meet Emma Wee, Neurodiversity Coach00:03:50 – Emma’s journey: from theatre design to Neurodiversity coaching00:06:22 – Masking explained (code-switching, cost, and relief in naming it)00:16:19 – ADHD 101: attention selection, hyperfocus arcs, RSD, boom-and-bust00:21:28 – Finishing & focus: define “done,” emotional tags, pick tasks by brain-state00:31:25 – Dyslexia strengths & tools: pattern spotting, dictation, read-aloud, color contrast00:40:32 – Autism realities: sensory seesaw, clarity over small talk, change vs. variables00:45:11 – Leading Neurodiverse teams: briefs, check-ins, inclusive defaults, “Manual of Me”01:00:12 – Disclosure & safety: when to share (or not), alternatives to get support01:06:11 – Rapid-fire coaching: brainstorms, missed deadlines, interruptions, feedback clashes01:15:40 – Closing & big question: one change Emma would make in the worldEmma Wee — Neurodiversity Coach working with organisations from Universal Music Group to the UK FCDO, EY and PwC, helping teams adapt working practices for neurodivergent professionals. Emma is faculty member at Executive programme for Design Leaders.