Ep 741: The Competitive Advantage Of Neuro-Inclusion

29/10/2025 33 min Episodio 741
Ep 741: The Competitive Advantage Of Neuro-Inclusion

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Episode Synopsis

As many as 1 in 7 people are neurodivergent, with brains that process information, communicate, and work differently. Many have ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other conditions they've hidden throughout their careers, masking to fit workplace norms. But creating environments where these individuals thrive isn't about expensive accommodations or special treatment. Instead, it's about designing work that helps everyone perform better.



So how do you move beyond awareness training to actually embedding inclusion in daily operations, and how can this benefit everyone in the workforce?



My guest this week is Pamela Kavanagh, Chief People Officer at Exogen. In our conversation, she shares practical strategies for creating workplaces where everyone can do their best work.

In the interview, we discuss:




What neurodivergence actually means at work



Performance enhancers instead of reasonable accommodations



Creating psychological safety for disclosure



Small things that make big differences and help everyone.



Embedding inclusion in everyday operations



Making recruiting better for everyone 



Why eye contact shouldn't determine capability



Making the business case to leaders



AI and the future




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