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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.
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.
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.
Episode 46: Designing for difference: lessons from two restaurants getting autism inclusion right - a discussion with Will Savell
What does real autism inclusion at work actually look like? Will Savell spotlights two East Tennessee restaurants quietly leading the way. Without using buzzwords or formal programs, they model neuro-inclusive workplaces through clarity, consistency, and strengths-based design. From calm kitchens to flexible roles and emotionally safe leadership, these businesses show how everyday decisions can create lasting impact for employees, customers, and communities.
Episode 45: From autism diagnosis to entrepreneur: finally, inclusion that works for everyone
Discover why neuro-inclusive design isn’t just good ethics, it’s smart business. By enabling every neurostyle to thrive, teams unlock innovation, adaptability, and wellbeing. If you want to build high-performing teams where inclusion drives results, this is the insight you need.
Episode 44: Neuro-inclusion 101: a conversation with Kay Suthar on what leaders miss
Discover how neuro-inclusive leadership transforms team trust, engagement, and performance. In this interview with Kay Suthar, Dr. Lisa Colledge shares real-world strategies, the personal story behind her business, and practical tips leaders can use today without requiring a diagnosis.
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.
Episode 42: Neurodivergent thinking is a business strategy, not a sympathy play: discussion with Robert Annis
Discover how neurodivergent talent like autistic thinkers drives innovation, cognitive diversity, and competitive advantage. Dr Lisa Colledge and psychologist Robert Annis explore neuro-inclusion, leadership strategy, and how diverse brains fuel growth, resilience, and long-term business success.
Episode 41: How to design a brainstorm for autistic and ADHD thinkers - and everyone else
Most brainstorms are designed for extroverts and fast talkers, excluding introverts, autistic, and ADHD thinkers. Dr Lisa Colledge shares a neuro-inclusive brainstorm strategy to unlock every team member’s ideas before, during, and after the session to fuel innovation and diverse thinking.
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.
Episode 33: Autism and Silicon Valley: a case study in neuro-inclusive design
To unlock AI’s full potential, forward-thinking businesses must design environments that enable neurodivergent talent. Dr Lisa Colledge explores how autistic strengths, like systems thinking, precision, and deep focus, once powered Silicon Valley’s rise, and why intentionally cultivating cognitive diversity is the key to future-ready AI strategy and high-performing teams.