Disclosing Neurodivergence Navigating if, how, and when to discuss with colleagues, leaders, and HR If you’ve been diagnosed with something under the umbrella of neurodiversity, you may be navigating how and when to share this with co-workers. Disclosing any diagnosis at work is personal, and there are a number of Read more
Every year, we experience some natural “fresh starts.” As we come to the end of 2024, we are on the verge of a fresh start. Start the new year with a new 2025 desk calendar, and start fresh with other goals and activities too. Deciding What’s New For two decades, Read more
A few years ago, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lindsay Guentzel from Refocused, A Podcast All About ADHD. Since then, I’ve had a few people reach out about one of the bits of advice I shared. I am so happy this tip resonated, so I decided we Read more
Every year, we experience some natural “fresh starts.” As we come to the end of 2022, we are on the verge of a fresh start. Start the new year with a new 2023 desk calendar, and start fresh with other goals and activities too. Deciding What’s New For two decades, Read more
Do you identify as neurodivergent, and need some neurodivergent-friendly accommodations at work? Are you an employer looking to better support your neurodivergent employees? Read on! Under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) changes to the application/hiring process, the way you do your job, or the work environment itself can be Read more
So, you were diagnosed with ADHD as a kid. Maybe you were diagnosed at a time when “only boys have ADHD” (not true) or maybe you were told “you’ll grow out of it when you are 18” (also not true). Chances are, your ADHD brain is still playing a big Read more
The comfort zone is SAFE. It is FAMILIAR. It can be the much needed respite from places, people, or processes that aren’t neurodivergent-friendly. Comfort zones can have certain textures, smells, lighting, sounds, or other sensory items designed to make someone feel safe and welcome. Having a comfort zone doesn’t mean Read more
A perfect world would be inclusive of neurodiversity of work. It would be inclusive of ALL diversity at work! When companies’ actions don’t align with words…it’s not a good feeling. In recent weeks, we’ve seen a number of posts on LinkedIn alluding to companies claiming to be inclusive, and employees Read more
I was recently asked about a corporate phrase that I saw as ‘toxic.’ Let me tell you, I had a LOT to say about this. I have spent my career in leadership development. Since I was 20 years old, interning at a company, I’ve heard the phrase “executive presence” thrown Read more
Striving for Inclusive Workplaces I strongly believe that advocating in the workplace can lead to truly inclusive organizations. Teams that are accepting, encouraging, and accommodating of everyone – including neurodivergent employees. This can be tricky to advocate for on your own. But if you’re comfortable sharing a bit more about Read more
MPG to Present at 2022 Annual International Conference on ADHD When was the last time you decided to do something new or something that scared you? We don’t mean dangerous and reckless. But when have you stepped out of your comfort zone as you were growing professionally? MPG founder, Julia Read more
Let’s talk ACCESSIBILITY! Did you know many neurodivergent people prefer captions on movies and shows? This has nothing to do with their actual hearing. It has to do with their auditory processing. It can be helpful in tracking the story and picking up valuable details. How can we bring this Read more
If you’ve been diagnosed with something under the umbrella of neurodivergence, you may be navigating how and when to share this with co-workers. Disclosing neurodivergence conditions at work is personal, and there are a number of considerations that may influence your plans to share. Teammates rarely come back from the Read more
Depending on when you were diagnosed, you may have different support systems and ways for advocating for a neurodivergent-friendly workplace. If you were diagnosed with ADHD as a child, you may have had an entire support network of parents, teachers, and counselors. A full team to create an individualized education Read more