From Stuck to Success: Unlocking Neurodiversity at Work with Lisa Richer

What if the way your brain works isn't a problem to fix — but a strength to unlock? In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Lisa Richer, founder of Journey to Bloom and a neurodivergent success partner, who helps professionals move from stuck to success through her three-stage journey map: Clarity, Confidence, and Courage.Lisa brings a deeply personal perspective — diagnosed with multiple neurodifferences later in life, she spent years in the corporate world masking, shutting down, and being told to "just do it my way." Now she helps individuals and organizations understand themselves first, so they can show up fully for others.Key Topics:What "neurodivergent" actually means — and why the definition mattersHow common neurodivergence really is in the workplace (more than you think)The left-handedness analogy: reframing neurodivergence from condition to characteristicLisa's 3 Cs: Clarity (internal), Confidence (relational), and Courage (systemic)Why the "messy middle" is where real leadership happensHow companies like SAP and JP Morgan are proactively leveraging neurodiverse strengthsUnderstanding your learning preference — and why it helps everyone in the roomHow to reframe "does anyone have questions?" so people actually respondScaling inclusion from individuals to departments to systemic changeTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to neurodiversity and leadership in technical workplaces02:36 - Differentiating neurodiversity from cognitive diversity04:02 - How common is neurodivergence in the workplace?05:10 - The workday challenges faced by undiagnosed neurodivergent individuals06:36 - Recognizing neurodifferences and the extra work of fitting in07:44 - How inclusive programs like those at JP Morgan succeed by leveraging neurodiverse strengths09:39 - Helping people advocate for themselves in communication and workplace settings11:36 - Understanding yourself to improve communication and collaboration12:09 - Building confidence with the 3 Cs: Clarity, Confidence, Courage14:13 - Moving from manager to true leader through vulnerability and embracing the unknown17:31 - Why courage means facing fear, not the absence of it19:34 - Strategies that help neurodivergent professionals help everyone in the room22:00 - The courage it takes to ask questions — and how to create space for them27:39 - Working with individuals vs. organizations: where change really starts30:27 - Reframing "ask me a question" to "share your insight"32:58 - Lisa's one piece of advice for everyoneLisa's closing advice: If you're thinking it, someone else is too — just ask.Connect with Lisa Richer:Website: Journey2Bloom.comEmail: [email protected] & Facebook: /LisaRicherInstagram: @Journey2BloomConnect with Jeremy:Website: www.NeuroConversantLeadership.comLinkedIn: /jeremydoranspeaks