Ep 22: The Many Faces of ADHD Series: Building Inclusive Work Environments with Thomas Woodhams

What does living and working with ADHD truly look like? We are launching our “Many Faces of ADHD” series for ADHD Awareness Month. This week, co-hosts Diane and Rebecca chat with Thomas Woodhams: tech recruiter, host of the Be You. podcast, LinkedIn Top Voice, and passionate advocate for the neurodivergent community.Thomas shares his candid story of adult diagnosis, challenging misconceptions about ADHD, navigating employment hurdles, and the power of self-awareness. Our conversation explores how workplaces can create genuinely safer, more inclusive spaces for neurodivergent colleagues not by ticking boxes, but by starting with empathy, curiosity, and small, practical changes.Here are the highlights: 00:00 Introduction to the “Many Faces of ADHD” series05:24 Self-awareness and diagnosis can clarify unmanageable life issues07:52 Embrace your ADHD diagnosis and get comfortable with it11:43 Identify neurodivergent colleagues and address challenges collaboratively14:17 Supporting neurodivergent staff benefits everyone19:27 Start with self-improvement; clarify points discreetly without revealing neurodivergence20:00 AI note takers in meetings are game changers for neurodivergent staff26:10 Be honest in staff surveys and exit meetings to drive positive change27:10 ADHD friendly workplaces benefit everyone.About Thomas Woodhams.Thomas Woodhams is the owner and co-host of the Be.You Podcast Show, a platform built to share honest stories around careers, mental health, and neurodiversity. Working in Talent Acquisition for Sony Sports Businesses, and diagnosed as neurodivergent (ADHD) six and a half years ago, he uses his own journey to help others feel seen and supported. Recognised as a LinkedIn Top Voice, Thomas has grown a community by speaking openly, with humour and heart, about the challenges and wins that come with both work and life. Connect with Thomas:Website: https://careers.hawkeyeinnovations.com/LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/thomas-woodhamsBe You. Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ha3ffq8zgxWyRSSGIrZd0Connect with us at Headflex:Email: [email protected]: www.headflex.co.ukInstagram: www.instagram.com/head.flex/Connect with Rebecca Walker: www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccawalker13/Connect with Diane Williams: www.linkedin.com/in/dianewilliams1Produced by Winter Audio