Different At Work
Hosts Andrew and Flo discuss what neurodivergence in the workplace looks like through their real-life examples. They are both high-achieving adults, having served in leadership roles in a Fortune 100 company, driving successful and high performing teams. Andrew suffered through undiagnosed ADHD until he received his diagnosis later in life, while Flo is currently an ICF-accredited leadership coach with many neurodivergent clients. They worked together closely for many years; as friends and colleagues, they started Different at Work so that the next generation of leaders can learn from their often deeply personal examples.
Episodes
Andrew spills the beans on one of ADHD’s worst-kept secrets: its superpowers. He and Flo explore how the ADHD brain’s unique wiring can fuel creativity, adaptability, hyperfocus, and connection; how those strengths can flourish at work; and why every superpower has a shadow side. Along the way, we discover Andrew’s surprisingly adventurous streak—despite how excited he gets abou...
In this episode, Andrew and Flo discuss potential blind spots that a neurodivergent leader may experience. These are things that need careful handling or correction, about which you are likely unaware. Flo gives some thoughts about how to check your blindbspots and mitigate impacts to your teams, and Andrew provides personal reflections on how his ADHD impacted his career and the people entrusted to his leadership.
Chapters
For a lot of neurodivergent people, sensory stuff like smell or noise isn’t a preference. It’s a wall. Andrew and Flo talk about the quiet ways teams leave people out, like the restaurant nobody asked about or the norm nobody explained, and how to build belonging on purpose. (Note: No seafood was harmed in the making of this episode.)
Chapters
- (00:00:01) - Introduction to Different at Work
- (00:00:30) - Defin...
Flo and Andrew continue their discussion about the job search while being wired a little differently. In this conversation, we fast forward beyond the resumes and applications and focus on the interviews and selection process, including different perspectives and the unfathomable consideration to disclose your ADHD diagnosis in the process.
Chapters
- (00:00:01) - Different at Work: Navigating the Job Search Process
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Andrew and Flo discuss the unique challenges of searching for a job while being wired a little differently. Comparisons are made between advice given to neurotypical job seekers, and we discuss how that advice might be adjusted for the neurodiverse candidate. Spoiler alert: The job search process really sucks for everyone and, perhaps not surprisingly, it is not helped by ADHD.
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<...Today’s secret word is “Trust.” Andrew and Flo discuss the potential risks and benefits of disclosing a neurodivergence diagnosis in the workplace, and what signs to look for when weighing that decision. Risks include navigating stigmas and stereotypes, dealing with rejection, and the permanence of discloser. Benefits include an optimized workplace that reduces stress and promotes overall well-being. Trust-buildin...
Andrew and Flo discuss some of the re-processing of past events that happens when someone is officially diagnosed with ADHD later in life. Andrew shares his personal experience and Flo shares her excellent insights. Together, they reminisce about the good ol’ days of MySpace, the Blackberry Pearl, and brick walls.
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Chapters
- (00:00:01) - Intro: Different at Work
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Meet Andrew and Flo, two seasoned professionals, as they discuss their experiences with neurodivergence in the workplace. The conversation includes real-world examples and their shared lived experience. In the first episode, you’ll hear a little about their personal experience and their motivations for creating a podcast.
Chapters
- (00:00:01) - Welcome to Different at Work
- (00:00:35) - Hosts' Backgrounds and Corpo...
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