Have you ever been labeled too sensitive, too blunt, too intense, or too much at work?

In this episode, leadership coach and author Rachel Radway joins us to unpack the truth about neurodivergence in high-achieving professionals — and why many gifted leaders are misunderstood, sidelined, or burned out.

We discuss:
• What neurodivergence really looks like in the workplace
• The concept of “twice exceptional” leaders
• Neurodivergent burnout and personality shifts
• Masking and its hidden cost
• Self-advocacy in corporate environments
• How leaders can build inclusive cultures without requiring disclosure
• The power of personal user guides

This episode is essential listening for executives, managers, HR professionals, entrepreneurs, and high performers who want to build stronger, more inclusive teams.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Feeling misunderstood at work
01:00 – Rachel’s niche: neurodivergent high achievers
03:00 – “Too sensitive” and early conditioning
06:00 – Neurodivergent burnout explained
07:30 – What neurodivergence actually looks like
08:30 – Twice exceptional (2E) leaders & ADHD traits
10:30 – Communication challenges & context needs
13:00 – Leading with curiosity vs. judgment
15:00 – Disclosure risks in the workplace
18:30 – Personal user guides for inclusive teams
22:00 – Leveraging neurodivergent superpowers
24:00 – The cost of not advocating for yourself
27:00 – Inside Rachel’s book Perceptive
29:00 – Final leadership advice

Connect with Rachel Radway:

Website: RERcoaching.com
LinkedIn: Rachel Radway
Book: Perceptive: Insights for leaders who feel more, process deeply, and think differently (Available on Amazon)

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