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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 39: The surprising connection between parenting and leadership: discussion with Sharon Lim

What if leadership and parenting weren’t separate skills—but reflections of the same mindset? In this episode of Culture by Neurodesign, coach Sharon Lim shares how leadership tools like clarity, flexibility, and trust helped her raise three sons and lead high-performing, neuro-inclusive teams. Learn why adaptive leadership, emotional intelligence, and individualised support are essential for building psychological safety, improving team performance, and supporting cognitive diversity at work and at home.

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Episode 38: Lee September on transforming sensitivity into a leadership superpower

Discover how neurodivergent leadership is reshaping tech culture. In this powerful episode of Culture by Neurodesign, Lee September—Software Engineering Manager and Neurodivergence BRG Lead at Bol.com—shares how embracing his high sensitivity and autistic traits transformed his leadership style. From building psychological safety to preventing BRG burnout, this conversation explores the power of emotional intelligence, authenticity, and neuro-inclusive leadership in engineering. Essential listening for new team leads, BRG/ERG leaders, and inclusive workplace champions looking to turn neurodiversity into a strategic performance edge.

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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.

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