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Thinking Light: Reimagining Leadership Through a Neurodiverse Lens
In this episode of In Her Own Name, host Lillian Ogbogoh is joined by Danielle Cudjoe-Michalski, a certified coach, strategist, TEDx speaker, and the founder of Thinking Light Coach. With over 20 years of experience in STEM and corporate leadership, Danielle brings both professional insight and lived experience as a neurodivergent woman to the conversation.
Together, they explore what it means to lead without masking, how to create workplaces that are truly inclusive, and why language, visibility, and belonging matter more than ever.
This is a conversation about leading with authenticity, building with intention, and honouring the full value of neurodiverse minds. If you’ve ever felt the need to hide parts of yourself to succeed, this episode is a reminder that your difference is your strength.
Episode Overview:
In this powerful conversation, Lillian Ogbogoh is joined by Danielle Cudjoe-Michalski, certified coach, strategist, TEDx speaker, and founder of Thinking Light Coach. With 20 years of experience in corporate STEM and her own lived experience as a neurodivergent woman, Danielle brings clarity, insight, and honesty to a conversation many shy away from.
Together, they explore:
What true neuro-inclusion looks like in the workplace
Why masking takes a toll on identity and leadership
How Danielle reclaimed her voice, and her brilliance
The founding of GSK’s Neurodiversity Network
Coaching, resilience, and building systems that see people fully
If you’ve ever felt like you had to “fit in” to be respected, or if you’re looking to lead from a place of authenticity, this episode is for you.
🔥 Notable Quotes:
“We’re not broken. We’re built differently. And that difference is full of value.”
“There’s something powerful in just giving people the language to name what they’ve been carrying in silence.”
“Inclusion shouldn’t be a performance. It should be felt.”
📌 Connect with Danielle
LinkedIn: Danielle Cudjoe-Michalski
Thinking Light Coach: LinkedIn | Linktree
TEDx Talk: Watch on YouTube
Instagram: Thinking Light Coach
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By Lillian OgbogohIn this episode of In Her Own Name, host Lillian Ogbogoh is joined by Danielle Cudjoe-Michalski, a certified coach, strategist, TEDx speaker, and the founder of Thinking Light Coach. With over 20 years of experience in STEM and corporate leadership, Danielle brings both professional insight and lived experience as a neurodivergent woman to the conversation.
Together, they explore what it means to lead without masking, how to create workplaces that are truly inclusive, and why language, visibility, and belonging matter more than ever.
This is a conversation about leading with authenticity, building with intention, and honouring the full value of neurodiverse minds. If you’ve ever felt the need to hide parts of yourself to succeed, this episode is a reminder that your difference is your strength.
Episode Overview:
In this powerful conversation, Lillian Ogbogoh is joined by Danielle Cudjoe-Michalski, certified coach, strategist, TEDx speaker, and founder of Thinking Light Coach. With 20 years of experience in corporate STEM and her own lived experience as a neurodivergent woman, Danielle brings clarity, insight, and honesty to a conversation many shy away from.
Together, they explore:
What true neuro-inclusion looks like in the workplace
Why masking takes a toll on identity and leadership
How Danielle reclaimed her voice, and her brilliance
The founding of GSK’s Neurodiversity Network
Coaching, resilience, and building systems that see people fully
If you’ve ever felt like you had to “fit in” to be respected, or if you’re looking to lead from a place of authenticity, this episode is for you.
🔥 Notable Quotes:
“We’re not broken. We’re built differently. And that difference is full of value.”
“There’s something powerful in just giving people the language to name what they’ve been carrying in silence.”
“Inclusion shouldn’t be a performance. It should be felt.”
📌 Connect with Danielle
LinkedIn: Danielle Cudjoe-Michalski
Thinking Light Coach: LinkedIn | Linktree
TEDx Talk: Watch on YouTube
Instagram: Thinking Light Coach