Are You Embracing Neurodiversity? with Dr. Nancy Doyle

May 21, 2021

Dr. Nancy Doyle, founder of Genius Within and a Chartered Psychologist, discusses the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce. She explains what neurodiversity is and identifies Neurominorities. Dr. Doyle explores labeling neurodiversity and shares insights into creating inclusive workplaces. The podcast also touches on running for mental calm, embracing natural talents, and provides book recommendations for embracing neurodiversity.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Neurodiversity and Neurominorities

01:49 • 8min

Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace

09:46 • 15min

The Power of Running and Book Recommendations for Embracing Neurodiversity

24:42 • 2min

Embracing Natural Talents and Geniuses at Work

26:29 • 2min

Dr. Nancy Doyle is a Chartered Psychologist, in organizational and occupational psychology and the founder and owner of Genius Within, a social enterprise dedicated to facilitating neurodiversity inclusion. Her work has included advising NGOs, international and national civil servants, and political groups, as well as working with organizations towards a future where all Neurominorities are able to maximize their potential and work to their strengths.

Nancy is also a Research Fellow with Birkbeck, University of London. And In 2019 she was recognized by the British Psychological Society with an award for her contribution to Policy Impact in Occupational Psychology.

In this week's episode, Dr. Nancy Doyle talks us through the wonderful benefits of a neurodiverse workforce and how we can best support this.

Connect with Nancy Doyle:

https://www.geniuswithin.co.uk/

You’ll Learn:

[02:38] - Nancy explains what neurodiversity is.
[07:55] - Nancy shares what are considered Neurominorities.
[10:06] - Nancy shares where labeling people’s neurodiversity began.
[14:01] - Nancy shares some of the future labels neurotypicals might be given as our work changes in the future.
[19:02] - Nancy shares where we can get started growing more inclusive workplaces for Neurominorities.
[23:00] - Nancy shares what everyone should know about supporting Neurominorities in workplaces.
[24:55] - Nancy enters the lightning round...

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