How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1087: How Neurodivergent Professionals Thrive at Work with Shea Belsky
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Aug 25, 2025 
Shea Belsky, an autistic self-advocate and Tech Lead II at HubSpot, shares his insights on thriving in the workplace as a neurodivergent professional. He discusses the unique strengths and challenges faced by autistic individuals and the significance of fostering psychological safety. Shea emphasizes the importance of accommodations and open dialogues about neurodiversity. Listeners learn practical strategies, from creating user manuals to embracing special interests as superpowers, to create an inclusive and supportive work environment.
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Neurodiversity Is Everywhere
- Neurodiversity is ubiquitous: you definitely work with neurodivergent people even if you don't know it.
- Recognizing this should make teams prioritize inclusion and understanding.
Ask What Someone Actually Needs
- Ask each person what they specifically need rather than assuming based on a label.
- Document and communicate those needs so managers and teams can provide appropriate support.
Manager Who Learns Changed The Dynamic
- Shea described an early manager who admitted ignorance and did homework to learn how to support him.
- That led Shea to clarify his needs and transformed their working relationship.
