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EPISODE · Aug 15, 2026 · 48 MIN

From OCD to PhD: The Hidden Leadership Advantage Every High-Achieving Woman Needs to Know with Valeriya Hjertenaes

from The Balanced, Beautiful and Abundant Show- Rebecca Whitman · host Rebecca Whitman

What if the way your brain works is actually your greatest strength? In this episode of The Balanced, Beautiful & Abundant Show, Rebecca Whitman sits down with neurodiversity and sustainable leadership expert Dr. Valeriya Hjertenaes to explore how cognitive diversity fuels innovation, resilience, and long-term success.Dr. Valeriya shares her remarkable journey from living with OCD to becoming a global authority on neurodiversity and leadership. Together, they discuss how leaders can embrace different ways of thinking to build stronger teams, make better decisions, and create sustainable success.In This Episode You’ll Learn:✨ How Dr. Valeriya transformed OCD into one of her greatest leadership strengths.✨ Why neurodiversity is a competitive advantage—not just an inclusion initiative.✨ The powerful 5E ENABLERS Method™ and how it helps leaders build resilient, high-performing organizations.✨ Practical ways entrepreneurs and executives can unlock the potential of neurodivergent talent.✨ Why embracing cognitive diversity leads to greater innovation, better decision-making, and lasting abundance.Connect with Dr. Valeriya Hjertenaes:🌐 www.yourneuroedge.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who is ready to turn their differences into their greatest advantage.#DrValeriyaHjertenaes #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #CognitiveDiversity #SustainableLeadership #Leadership #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #ResilientLeadership #BalancedBeautifulAbundantOur Sponsors:* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code BBA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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