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Culture by Neurodesign is the podcast where I share expert insights and conversations with guests on how cognitive inclusion - inspired by neurodivergence - transforms working cultures. The result? Teams that are happier, healthier, and perform at their best.

Drawing on practices that support neurodivergent thinking styles like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, I explore how leaders can design resilient, innovative environments where every team member - whatever their neurostyle - contributes their best and thrives.

Whether you’re building a new team, resetting culture, or addressing systemic performance challenges, Culture by Neurodesign gives you the strategies to create Neuro-Inspired Teams™ and turn invisible effort into lasting impact.

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Episode 49: Steven Puri on flow, focus and productivity: brain hacks from Hollywood and tech

Academy Award–winning producer turned tech leader Steven Puri reveals productivity hacks to unlock the flow state, improve focus, and finish high-value work. From Hollywood discipline to startup innovation, he shares how leaders and teams can reduce distractions, boost workplace performance, and build sustainable success. Learn how neuro-inclusive leadership and flow design fuel innovation, resilience, and growth.

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Episode 48: What the neurodivergence? Sabine van Ditzhuizen puts me on the spot about neuro-inclusive desig

Dr. Lisa Colledge explores why neurodiversity should be at the heart of every inclusion strategy. From ADHD creativity and autistic pattern recognition to dyslexic big-picture thinking, she shows how neuro-inclusive design boosts innovation, retention, and performance without relying on disclosure. Practical, scalable, and future-ready.

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Episode 47: Flow state and fast brains: balancing creative flow with rigorous structure – a discussion with Nick Cawthon

UX specialist Nick Cawthon shares how his “fast brain” finds creativity in flow states, why burning mental bridges fuels innovation, and how working with structured thinkers turns ideas into impact. This conversation explores the power of neurodiverse teams, combining rapid idea generation with precision and detail, to build adaptability, resilience, and high performance in design, AI, and beyond.

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Episode 43: ADD in the age of DEI backlash: a real-life look at burnout and belonging, with Will Savell

What does true inclusion look like beyond checkboxes and buzzwords? Will Savell shares his powerful journey through ADD, burnout, masking, and personal reinvention. From being labeled “learning disabled” to rising into executive leadership, his story reveals the hidden toll of success built on suppression and the freedom that comes from embracing neurodivergence. This candid conversation explores what it really takes to feel seen and supported at work, and offers a practical, human-centered approach for leaders who want to respond with empathy and build truly neuro-inclusive teams.

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Episode 40: My ADHD team lead is unbearable during deadlines. What can I do?

Discover how neuroinclusive team design can resolve friction and burnout without relying on diagnosis or labels. When ADHD traits clash with team expectations, the problem is not personality but a lack of shared norms. This blog explores how the FIT Framework—Fair, Intentional, Team-minded—helps teams align communication, manage different neurostyles, and create a high performing inclusive team culture for everyone.

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