Neurodiversity and Inclusion. With Andy Williamson

Leadership Insights

In our Leadership Insights podcast, we access the workable wisdom of seasoned CEOs, thought leaders and business experts, whose knowledge can help you to become a more effective leader, and improve your company culture. Our 33rd episode features our conversation with Andy Williamson. Andy is the founder of Welcome Brain, a neurodiversity consulting firm. The rationale behind Welcome Brain is that support for neurodivergent individuals within organisations improves outcomes for individuals, leaders, and the organisation as a whole. Andy has been working with neurodivergent individuals for over a decade. His background is in Education and Mental Health support, through his founding of Hampton Tutors - an academic coaching company that specialises in executive function skill-building and Sequoia Teen Counseling Center - a counseling practice for teens and young adults. In this episode we explore:

• The neurodivergent ‘umbrella’ and the different conditions and experiences this could include
• How a lack of neuroinclusion can impact on talent attraction and retention
• How a neuroinclusive work culture benefits neurotypical people too
• How neurodivergent people can self-advocate in the workplace
• How neurodivergent leaders can navigate the complex landscape of senior leadership
• Mid-life diagnoses and experiences
• The lack of provision for Gen Z workers diagnosed at school age
• The link with neurodivergence and anxiety

A YouTube video with subtitles, automatic chapters and transcript can be found HERE