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.

Stay connected until the start of Season 2:

Lisa mentioned these episodes to the themes she reflected on.

Theme 1: neuro-inclusion is not an add-on — it’s performance infrastructure for the modern workplace

Theme 2: design over disclosure - the shift from accommodations to proactive cultural design

Theme 3: the universal appeal of the neurodiversity lens

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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 your comments.

Last week’s episode focused on progress over perfection. This week, I am continuing me reflection with the second theme: freedom within a framework, and what it really means to build neuro-inclusion by design, not disclosure.

In this episode:

💡 I’ll also be marking International Day of People with Disabilities (3 December) with a free live presentation inspired by your response.

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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 about how to design neuro-inclusion into our cultures. So in this episode - the first in a short series - I’m digging into one of those themes: progress over perfection.

In this episode:

💡 I’ll also be marking International Day of People with Disabilities (3 December) with a free live presentation inspired by your response.

#neurodivergence #neurodivergent #autism #autismatwork #autisminclusion #adhd #adhdatwork #dyslexia #dyslexiasupport #inclusivedesign #universaldesign #agilemindset #workplaceculture #workplacewellbeing #progressoverperfection

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 into a system.

🎧 Listen to learn how universal design principles inspired by autism, ADHD, and dyslexia can create workplaces where everyone thrives.

And learn how the same principles - clarity, fairness, and shared responsibility - help teams and organizations move beyond accommodations-only enablement of neurodivergence toward sustainable, neuro-inclusive cultures: https://www.lisacolledgeconsulting.com/inside-view/techs-autism-at-work-programs-why-these-pioneering-programs-must-evolve

If you’d like to explore how to systematize neuro-inclusion in your team, drop me an email ([email protected]) reserve time for a free Performance Leaks Audit: https://calendly.com/lisa-colledge-consulting/performance-leaks-audit?month=2025-10

A team that runs on trust instead of control feels a lot better, for everyone - and it performs better too

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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:

Find out more, and connect with Rich here:

# #neurodivergence #energymanagement #burnout #burnoutprevention #workplacewellness #workplacewellbeing #leadership #parasympathetic #burnoutrecovery #mentalhealthatwork #stressmanagement #preventburnout #focus #workfocus

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.

Peter’s learned to understand and work with his ADHD brain. His story shows what’s possible when you stop fighting your wiring and start designing for it.

Want to know where your team’s innovation energy is quietly draining away? Try my free Performance Leaks Audit and start to turn wasted effort into impact: https://calendly.com/lisa-colledge-consulting/performance-leaks-audit

Peter Shankman is a six-time bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and the founder of Help A Reporter Out (HARO), which changed the face of media outreach. Dubbed “the world’s most authentic marketing expert,” Peter specializes in helping entrepreneurs harness their strengths, build stronger personal brands, and scale faster in an attention-deficit world.

Peter shares how today's best entrepreneurs leverage speed, authenticity, and neurodiverse thinking to drive innovation - and why "different brains" are often the secret weapon behind major success stories.

Join Source Of Sources https://sourceofsources.com/

His books include:

Website: https://www.shankman.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petershankman/

Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/petershankman

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petershankman/

#adhd #entrepreneurship #PeterShankman #neurodiversity #innovation #focus #dopamine #Neuroinclusion #neurodivergence #neurodivergent #neuroinclusive #autism #dyslexia #neurodivergentfounder #adhdatwork

In these volatile times, the old leadership playbook is cracking under the strain.

The same habits that once kept teams safe now hold them back - slowing innovation, draining energy, and disconnecting people from their mission. In this episode, Dr Lisa Colledge shares how leaders can shift their teams from defensive to neuro-inspired, building cultures that thrive in uncertainty by pairing structure with stretch.

🔹 Why reliability can quietly turn into rigidity.

🌩️ You can’t control volatility - but you can design a culture that converts it into impact.

📅 Free live session - 9 October 2025 Leading under an invisible load: turn hidden drains into measurable impact Can’t join live? Register anyway - you’ll get the recording. https://www.crowdcast.io/@neuro-inspired

Missed the live session? Don’t worry. 👉 Uncover where your team’s innovation energy is leaking with my free Performance Leaks Audit. https://calendly.com/lisa-colledge-consulting/performance-leaks-audit

#neurodivergence #neurodivergent #neuroinclusive #teamculture #teamenergy #teamperformance #cognitivediversity #changemanagement #futurereadyteams #leadership #leadershipresponsibility #adaptability

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:

👉 Want to learn more? Join my free 30-minute live session on 9 October. I’ll share case studies and my FIT Framework: 3 guardrails to spot and fix energy leaks in your team. Registration here: https://www.crowdcast.io/@neuro-inspired.

#neurodivergence #neurodivergent #neuroinclusive #communication #emailcommunication #universaldesign #adhd #adhdatwork #autismatwork #autism #teamculture #teamdesign #teamculture #teamenergy #meetingsuccess

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:

👉 Join my free 30-minute presentation (9 October) to see more case studies and my FIT Framework in action. Register here: https://www.crowdcast.io/@neuro-inspired.

#neurodivergence #neurodivergent #autismatwork #autism #adhd #adhdatwork #dyslexia #universaldesign #communication #cognitiveinnovations #teamculture #teamdesign #teamenergy

🎉 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:

🚀 Plus: a brand-new free presentation series to celebrate: short, practical sessions you can use straight away.

👉Register here. https://www.crowdcast.io/@neuro-inspired]

✉️ Want updates about future sessions? Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.lisacolledgeconsulting.com/lets-connect/#newsletter

📖 Prefer to read? Here’s the companion article to this podcast, with links to deep dive if you’d like:

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