This episode of Futureworks dives into the intersection of lived experience and leadership with Tausha Simon—marketing manager at Aspect, executive coach, and host of the GreatFully You podcast. Tausha shares what it means to create safe spaces for emergence in the workplace, how her parenting journey with a non-verbal autistic son shaped her approach to communication, and why belonging starts with understanding. Whether you're building a team or rebuilding yourself, Tausha offers deep, practical wisdom on leading with empathy, presence, and purpose.

You’ll Learn

• What “emergence” means and why it matters more than labels
• How to spot when a team member isn’t feeling safe to share
• What joy and play have to do with leadership
• How to hold space as a parent, peer, and professional
• The difference between checking the DEI box and embodying it

Perfect For
Leaders, parents, DEI professionals, and anyone working to build more compassionate, inclusive environments—at home or at work.

Keywords
neurodivergence, emergence, workplace inclusion, leadership, parenting, executive coaching, belonging, communication, DEI, empathy at work, safe spaces

Takeaways

• Leadership is about creating environments where people feel safe enough to grow.
• Real inclusion happens in how we show up, not in what the policy book says.
• Asking “what do you need?” requires both presence and follow-through.
• Kids are incredible teachers of joy, presence, and creativity.
• A safe space at work begins with curiosity—not judgment.
• Showing up authentically helps others do the same.

Sound Bites

• “We’re all emerging into who we’re meant to be.”
• “Joy is the first sign of a healthy work life.”
• “If you’re too much for the room, maybe the room wasn’t built for you.”
• “Leadership starts in your one-on-ones.”
• “You don’t need grand gestures, just consistent empathy.”

Chapters

00:00 Welcome and Intro to Tausha
 03:12 Parenting and Becoming a Safe Space
 07:45 From Corporate to Coaching to Greatful YOU
 12:30 What Emergence Really Means
 15:40 Building Psychological Safety at Work
 21:04 How Joy Unlocks Creativity and Capacity
 26:10 Curiosity vs. Judgment in Leadership
 30:00 Communicating with Different Processing Styles
 36:45 The Power of Showing Up Fully
 42:20 Creating Space for Neurodivergent Voices
 46:50 Final Advice for Leaders and Individuals

Related links for this episode:
· GreatFully You – https://www.greatfullyyou.com
· Aspect – https://aspect.company

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