What if your workplace is accidentally making life harder for neurodivergent people?

In this episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren Jamieson speaks to neurodiversity trainer, coach and speaker Aileen Carson about neurodivergence in the workplace, what it really means, and why it goes far beyond common stereotypes around autism and ADHD.

Aileen explains the concept of “spiky profiles”, why many neurodivergent people have significant strengths as well as challenges, and why not everyone chooses to seek or disclose a formal diagnosis. She also shares practical advice for employers on creating safer, more inclusive workplaces, from recruitment and interviews to reasonable adjustments, flexible working and sensory needs.

The conversation also covers self-diagnosis, the stigma around neurodivergence, legal considerations for employers, and how neurodivergent employees and business owners can better understand their strengths and work in a way that supports them.

About the guest:

Aileen Carson is a neurodiversity trainer, coach and keynote speaker who supports organisations to build more neuroinclusive workplaces and helps neurodivergent people work in ways that suit their strengths. With more than 30 years’ professional experience across the public, private and third sectors, including senior management roles, Aileen brings a practical, strengths-based approach to training and coaching. Her work focuses on helping employers remove barriers, support neurodivergent staff and create working environments where people can thrive.

You can connect with Aileen here:

Website: https://www.aileencarson.com/

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/aileencarson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aileen_carson_coaching/

Email: aileen@aileencarson.com

About your host:

Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA.

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