If you’ve ever wondered how to lead and thrive with a different brain, this conversation will help you feel less alone and better understand your neurodistinct strengths and challenges. I unpack findings from my "Neurostrength survey" taken by 1286 professionals with ADHD, Autism, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, learning differences, and other brain differences. I'm joined by sociologist, research scientist, and leadership coach Dr. Diane Biray Gregorio. We cover the real advantages (pattern recognition, creative problem-solving, empathy, hyperfocus), the common friction points (processing speed mismatches, focus, emotional regulation) of someone whose brain works differently at work. You’ll learn practical ways to self-advocate, how to job-craft for your strengths, and a simple framework to design your best workday. You’ll leave with strategies to make thrive at work, get what you need, and build psychologically safe, high-performing teams.

Read the survey report here, for free: https://morraam.com/neurostrength-survey

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In this Episode, You Will Learn

00:00 Science behind thriving at work: breaking down the results of my NeuroStrength survey.

16:15 What we learned about the leaders who responded to our survey.

21:00 Revealing the MYTH that neurodistinct people aren’t good at managing people.

24:30 How many people that completed the survey identified themselves as neurodivergent or neurodistinct?

28:45 How many survey participants who identify as neurodivergent/neurodistinct have been diagnosed?

35:30 Ways having a different brain has impacted careers (from challenges to strengths.)

39:00 Superpowers neurodistinct people have reported that are advantages in the workplace.

43:15 How to self-advocate and set up your environment to perform at your best.

52:30 Common task-related challenges of our survey participants.

57:00 The TAAM framework to best manage your time.

Resources + Links

Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever

Watch the podcast on YouTube 

Find more resources on our website morraam.com

Follow

Follow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraam

Dr. Diane Biray Gregorio: @drdbgregorio