SEND it. Brains At Work

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SEND it. Brains at Work is a podcast about neurodivergent minds navigating the professional workplace. Sharing honest conversations, practical strategies, and real stories that challenge how work is done.

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 29 - Be yourself at work. But not too much.

    Send us Fan Mail For neurodivergent leaders, authenticity can come with a cost. In this episode of SEND IT: Brains at Work, Steph and Claire explore the neurodivergent leadership authenticity paradox—why autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent leaders may feel pressure to mask in order to fit traditional expectations of what a “good leader” should look and sound like. We explore the emerging research into neurodiversity in leadership, the impact masking can have on confidence and wellbeing, and why communication style should never be confused with competence. Plus, we share practical ways to navigate the authenticity paradox, including micro-unmasking, communication resets, boundaries, psychological safety and recovering after a day of masking. Because maybe neurodivergent people aren't struggling with leadership. Maybe leadership needs to get better at recognising different kinds of leaders. #Neurodiversity #NeurodivergentLeadership #NeurodivergentAtWork #Masking #AutismAtWork #ADHDAtWork #InclusiveLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #Leadership #WorkplaceInclusion Support the show

  2. Sep 28

    Episode 28 - Who gets heard at work — and who has to work harder just to have a voice?

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of SEND It. Brains at Work, Steph and Claire explore the relationship between neurodiversity, workplace hierarchy, power and psychological safety. Hierarchy exists in almost every workplace. But what happens when your communication style doesn't match what people expect from a "good employee" or a "future leader"? We explore why some neurodivergent employees may experience workplace authority differently, how direct communication can be mistaken for being difficult, and why traditional ideas around confidence, networking, eye contact and "leadership potential" can unintentionally create barriers. We also discuss masking at work, disclosure, career progression, autistic employment, inclusive leadership and psychological safety — including why employees may stay silent even when they have valuable information or spot a problem others have missed. And importantly, we ask what managers and organisations can actually do differently: from making expectations clearer and offering different ways to contribute, to actively inviting challenge and separating communication style from competence. Because silence isn't necessarily agreement. Confidence isn't necessarily competence. And conformity isn't necessarily inclusion. 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation: In your workplace, who finds it easiest to speak up — and who might be finding it hardest? Support the show

  3. Sep 21

    Episode 27 The September Reset: ADHD, Autism & AuDHD — When Your Brain Isn’t Ready for Routine

    Send us Fan Mail September is supposed to be the month when we get organised, reset our routines and magically get our lives back together. But what if your neurodivergent brain has other ideas? 🧠 In this episode of SEND IT: Brains at Work, Claire and Steph are talking about the reality of the September reset for ADHD, autistic and AuDHD brains. From time blindness, sensory overload and changing routines to back-to-school chaos, workplace expectations and that familiar “I’m going to sort my entire life out today” energy… followed shortly by doing absolutely none of it. We explore why transitions can hit neurodivergent people so hard and, more importantly, what can actually help. Expect practical, realistic strategies including: ✨ The 5-Minute Reset ✨ The One-Thing Rule ✨ The Sunday Night Soft-Start ✨ Creating a sensory-safe workspace ✨ Minimum-viable resets ✨ Transition buffers and boundaries ✨ Finding your own Reset Buddy Because maybe you don't need a brand-new routine, a colour-coded planner and a complete personality overhaul. Maybe you just need one small reset that works with your brain rather than against it. 🎧 If September has left you overwhelmed, overstimulated, behind before you've even started, or wondering why everyone else seems to have their life together — this episode is for you. Gentle resets only. #ADHD #Autism #AuDHD #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #ADHDAtWork #AutismAtWork #NeurodiversityAtWork #ExecutiveFunction #SensoryOverload #TimeBlindness #WorkplaceInclusion #SENDItBrainsAtWork Support the show

  4. Sep 13

    Episode 26 - Before You Fix Everything… Fix Nothing: September Self‑Care.

    Send us Fan Mail  Before you fix your routines, fix nothing. This is the final episode of our summer series and it's all about September self‑care: decompressing, recalibrating, and giving your brain a gentler landing.  Steph and Claire are back next week with the full September Reset.  Support the show

  5. Sep 6

    Episode 25 - Myth 5 - Disclosure: You Don’t Need to Disclose to Get Support — Here’s the Truth

    Send us Fan Mail You don’t need to disclose to get support. Claire explains why disclosure still feels risky for many ND people (including her), and shares simple, safe ways to ask for what you need at work. A short, practical episode for your week.  Support the show

  6. Aug 31

    Episode 24 Summer Toolkit #4 Neurodivergent Leadership Toolkit: ADHD, Autism, Boundaries & Leading Without Masking

    Send us Fan Mail Can neurodivergent people be great leaders without changing who they are? Absolutely. But sometimes we need different tools. 🧠 In Part 2 of our Neurodivergent Leadership Myth Busting conversation, we're getting practical. We're opening the ND Leadership Toolkit and talking about what leadership can look like when you have ADHD, autism or an AuDHD brain – particularly when traditional approaches to management and leadership don't always work for you. We explore: 🧠 Delegating when your ADHD brain would rather just do everything itself 🚧 Setting boundaries as a neurodivergent leader 🙅 Saying no without the guilt, over-explaining or apology essay 🎭 Leading without masking ⚡ Managing your capacity instead of automatically saying yes 💬 Simple scripts you can actually use at work Because being a good leader doesn't mean being endlessly available, perfectly organised or pretending that your brain works differently than it does. Sometimes great leadership is knowing your limits. Sometimes it's asking for what you need. And sometimes it's simply saying no. 🎧 This week's SEND it Challenge: Say no to ONE thing using the script from the episode. Even a tiny no counts. Different brains don't mean less leadership. Sometimes they simply need different leadership tools. #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #NeurodivergentLeadership #ADHD #Autism #AuDHD #ADHDAtWork #AutismAtWork #NeurodiversityAtWork #Leadership #InclusiveLeadership #WorkplaceInclusion #NeurodivergentAtWork #Masking #ADHDLeadership #SENDitBrainsAtWork Support the show

  7. Aug 24

    Episode 23 Summer Myth #4 Neurodivergent Leadership: Why Different Brains Make Great Leaders

    Send us Fan Mail What does a leader actually look like? Confident? Organised? Always calm under pressure? Someone with a perfectly managed diary, an empty inbox and absolutely no idea what it feels like to walk into a room and forget why they’re there? Yeah… about that. In this mini episode of SEND it. Brains at Work, we’re busting the myth that neurodivergent people can’t be leaders. We explore how traits such as pattern spotting, empathy, creativity, different thinking and hyperfocus can show up in leadership — and why leadership doesn’t always mean being the loudest person in the room or having “manager” in your job title. Sometimes leadership is a decision. A suggestion. Speaking up when something doesn’t feel right. Or simply setting a boundary. Your challenge this week: Notice one moment where you led — even quietly, even accidentally. Don’t dismiss it. Count it. Support the show

  8. Aug 16

    Episode 22 - Toolkit #3 Micro‑Accommodations for When Your Brain Says ‘Nope’

    Send us Fan Mail  Your brain isn’t the problem — your environment is. In this SEND IT Short, Claire drops tiny, game‑changing micro‑accommodations you can start using tomorrow to make work actually doable. Email templates, meeting hacks, sensory tweaks, time‑blocking for time‑blind minds — small shifts with massive impact. Try one today and feel your whole workday soften.  Support the show

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SEND it. Brains at Work is a podcast about neurodivergent minds navigating the professional workplace. Sharing honest conversations, practical strategies, and real stories that challenge how work is done.

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  • Creator
    Steph and Claire
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
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    © 2026 SEND it. Brains At Work
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