When leaders talk about workplace design, they often focus on the physical space. But the environments that shape how people think, collaborate, and perform are just as much about processes, expectations, and unspoken norms. If we want every brain to thrive at work, we have to examine the systems that quietly determine who gets supported — and who's left to adapt.

My special guest today is Nikki Drader-Mazza, and she's simplifying how to design workspaces where every brain thrives. This conversation challenges how we think about neurodiversity, inclusion, and what it actually takes to build workplaces that work for more people — not just the non-neurodiverse majority.

Here's how.

My special guest today is Nikki Drader-Mazza and she's simplifying how to design workspaces where every brain thrives. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• What we really mean by neurodiversity and the newer term "neurodistinct" — and why the language we use matters more than we might think.

• Why "workspace design" isn't just about the physical office, and which parts of the work ecosystem most influence whether every brain can thrive.

• Why it's critical to examine the assumptions baked into systems designed for the non-neurodistinct population — and the risk of leaving those systems unchallenged.

• Why stigma around accommodations still exists, and how leaders can begin to dismantle it in meaningful ways.

• …and ultimately, the first assumption or system leaders and HR teams should take a hard look at when designing workplaces where every brain can thrive.

Q: Are you ready to learn how to design a workspace where every brain thrives? If yes, this one is for you.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/407-how-to-design-workspaces-where-every-brain-thrives---with-nikki-drader-mazza