Epi 89: Part 2 ADHD at Work: What Actually Works | Neurodivergent Women in STEM
Dear Dyslexic PodcastShow Notes
In Part 2 of our Neurodivergent Women in STEM series, Dr Shae Wissell sits down in studio with Diana from Toyota to explore ADHD at work, sensory overload, hybrid work, and the challenges facing women in STEM.
In this episode: ADHD-friendly productivity strategies that actually work Why capture lists can be more effective than relying on memory Flexible routines, task chunking, and managing motivation Sensory overload, noise sensitivity, and energy management The benefits of hybrid work for neurodivergent professionals Breaking down barriers for women in STEM How engineering design decisions can unintentionally overlook women Why representation and inclusion start long before the workplace
Key message: Success isn't about forcing rigid productivity systems. It's about creating flexible, personalized approaches that support neurodivergent minds while building more inclusive pathways for women in STEM.
Time Stamp 0:00 Welcome to Dear Dyslexic 00:34 ADHD Morning Workflow 00:56 Capture List Focus 02:09 Flexible Structure Over Time 04:03 Chunking Big Tasks 05:01 Why Habits Feel Impossible 06:40 Gamifying Daily Routines 08:01 Hybrid Work That Works 10:43 Sensory Overload and Silence 14:09 Women in STEM Pipeline 17:27 Representation in Engineering 18:42 Seatbelts and System Change 20:41 Wrap Up and Resource
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