Karen LuciaWhat if your company's biggest competitive advantage is walking out the door before you even meet them? Up to 20% of the population is neurodivergent, yet 85% of autistic adults remain unemployed despite demonstrable capabilities. This isn't a talent shortage but recognition failure.
Karen LuciaWhen we examine workplace overwhelm through a neurodivergent lens, we're looking at experiences that go far beyond typical work stress. Research demonstrates that neurodivergent employees, those with conditions like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other neurological differences, face unique challenges that can trigger intense overwhelm when workplace environments aren't designed with their needs in mind.
Karen LuciaPicture this: You're in a leadership meeting where someone says, "We'd love to be more inclusive, but we can't slow down for accommodations. We need to deliver at pace." Heads nod around the table. It sounds reasonable, right? However, here's the thing. That entire premise is built on a myth that is costing organisations their best talent and most innovative solutions.
Karen LuciaThe emotional highs of a hard-fought victory. The communal energy of thousands chanting in unison. The unpredictable roars that erupt when the unexpected happens. These quintessential sporting experiences, which are central to fan culture around the world, can be simultaneously appealing and overwhelming for neurodivergent supporters.