Navigating the Workplace with ADHD
Join us for a replay of an enlightening panel discussion where voices from the neurodivergent community delve into the unique challenges and triumphs of navigating the workplace with ADHD and other neurodivergent traits. This event brings together real stories, practical tips, and fosters a supportive space for learning and connection.
Whether you're an employee, employer, or simply curious to learn more, this discussion offers valuable insights for everyone.
Featured panelists:
Abigail Agyei-Jones:
Award-winning policy and strategy advisor, TEDx speaker, and diversity, equity, and inclusion champion.
Known for amplifying underserved voices and fostering an inclusive culture, Abigail has been recognized as one of the "Top 20 Influential Neurodivergent Women 2022" and received an MBE for her public service.
Watch her TEDx Talk, "Yes, Black women have ADHD too and need your attention!"
Dave Thompson:
Passionate self-advocate with ADHD, Dyslexia, and Sensory Processing issues; leader in Neurodiversity Employment since 2010.
A two-time TEDx speaker, Dave has shared his insights on creating inclusive workplaces with thousands across four continents. As Director of Strategic Programs at Potentia Workforce, he helps companies become more neuro-inclusive through training, recruitment, and support for neurodivergent professionals.
Watch his TEDx Talk, "Rebranding The Brain: Neurodiversity at Work."
Ryan Mayer:
ADHD coach, educator, and advocate dedicated to helping individuals harness their unique strengths and thrive with ADHD.
Known for his relatable style and deep understanding of ADHD, Ryan is a trusted resource for those looking to build confidence, improve focus, and create meaningful change.
Download his free guide: 10 Tips to Skyrocket Your Productivity at Work with ADHD!
Farah Jamil:
Executive Coach and ADHD Coach with Shimmer, Ivy League graduate with 20 years of leadership experience, founder of Muslim ADHDers, Interfaith ADHDers, and Executive ADHDers.
Her work focuses on the intersectionality between ADHD, productivity, health/wellness, and faith. She has presented on this intersectionality on the global stage, including her IOC Harvard talk titled "You Can’t Have ADHD, You’re Too Successful! And Other Misconceptions About Neurodiversity," and as part of the 2023 World Business and Executive Coach Pre-Summit, where she rated a Top 10 speaker for her presentation on "Neurodiversity - Navigating ADHD in the Workplace." Farah is committed to demystifying and destigmatizing neurodiversity in the workplace and beyond!
Notable quotes
"We have rebranded and broadened the idea of accommodations into 'success enablers,' because every single person needs something different to be set up for success." — Dave Thompson
"We want to make getting [accommodations] way more normal and way less formal. It starts with people's ability to show up as themselves and feel included and valued as part of the team." — Dave Thompson
"Start from the inside out. What do you need? And then build that confidence to communicate that." — Farah Jamil
“I was in Cheese Club. We gathered once a week and ate cheese” — Dave Thompson
"It's about helping people to thrive in the working space and bringing the best out of people. We should be doing that for all employees, really trying to understand how they work well." — Abigail Agyei-Jones
"We already know what we're not good at. Sometimes we need a reminder for ourselves of what we are good at." — Ryan Mayer
"Learn the lesson and lose the label." — Dave Thompson
“You need to be informed before you make the decision on what you want to disclose and what that will mean for you, legally and professionally.” — Farah Jamil
Resources mentioned
- Abigail Agyei-Jones’s TEDx Talk: "Yes, Black women have ADHD too and need your attention!"
- Dave Thompson’s TEDx Talk: "Rebranding The Brain: Neurodiversity at Work"
- Ryan Mayer's Free Guide: 10 Tips to Skyrocket Your Productivity at Work with ADHD!
- Carol Dweck's Book: “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success"
- Assessment Tool: VIA Character Strengths Assessment
- Understood.org: Resources for Learning and Attention Issues
