Episode 69: How to Support Neurodiversity in the Workplace | Nicola Knobel

Do you know who is really working on your team? Often, some of your most talented employees are "masking" their neurodivergence—ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more—just to survive the workday and meet traditional expectations. In this episode of Leadership in Quarters, host Josh Seldin welcomes safety and risk expert Nicola Knobel to tear down the stigma surrounding neurodiversity in the professional world. Nicola explains why disclosure is a gift, how the emotional and operational cost of masking is impacting your organization's performance, and why the traditional "weekend off" approach to burnout recovery simply doesn't work for neurodivergent employees. This conversation is a masterclass for leaders looking to build psychologically safe cultures by asking better questions and creating inclusive systems for everyone. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ Why disclosure is a gift (and why it's currently a risk) ✅ The real operational cost of "masking" in the workplace ✅ How to identify neurodivergent burnout vs. typical stress ✅ Why asking "what do you need?" is only the first step to building trust ✅ How to build inclusive systems (scaffolding) for the whole team, not just individuals ✅ Why admitting "I don't know" is a critical leadership skill ✅ Strategies to start an advocacy group in your organization Connect with Nicola Knobel: LinkedIn: / nicolaknobel Instagram: / nicola.knobel Youtube: / @nikiknobel Her website: www.nicolaknobel.com Contact Josh: [email protected] Follow Leadership in Quarters: on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok @leadinquarters Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode on navigating the complexities of modern leadership! Artwork by: Adam Powell Music by Bensound.com License code: EDB40LGNNHFZILZQ Artist: : Benjamin Tissot #LeadershipInQuarters #NeurodiversityAtWork #InclusiveLeadership #ADHD #AutismInTheWorkplace #PsychologicalSafety #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture