The Anxious Achiever What Neurodistinct Professionals Really Think About Their Careers with Dr. Diane Biray Gregorio
Nov 4, 2025
Dr. Diane Biray Gregorio, a Harvard-trained PhD in organizational behavior and leadership coach, dives into the insights from the NeuroStrength survey, revealing the strengths and challenges faced by neurodistinct professionals. They discuss advantages like creativity and empathy, alongside friction points like emotional regulation. Diane shares practical tips for self-advocacy, job-crafting, and designing a fulfilling workday. Listeners gain valuable strategies to thrive in their careers and foster psychologically safe, high-performing teams.
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Different Brains Shape Careers Complexly
- Most respondents (98%) said their different brain influenced their career and 91% said it gave them useful abilities.
- The impact is complex: strengths and challenges coexist rather than being purely positive or negative.
Survey Reflects Mid-Career Leaders
- The sample skews mid-to-senior career professionals, mostly ages 30–59, reflecting Maura's audience.
- That demographic frame matters for interpreting findings about leadership and job fit.
Neurodistinct People Lead Effectively
- Contrary to stereotypes, roughly half of respondents manage people and 68% work for organizations.
- Neurodistinct people can and do lead effectively across many fields.
