Unlocking Potential: Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Tara May

Dive into the world of neurodiversity and discover how it can transform workplaces for the better! In this episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, we chat with Tara May, the CEO of Aspiritech, a social enterprise dedicated to meaningful employment for autistic adults. Tara shares her personal journey into the realm of neurodiversity, inspired by her son's autism diagnosis, and discusses how embracing neurodiversity not only benefits individuals but enhances workplace culture and productivity. With insights on empathy, employee engagement, and the power of support, this episode is a must-watch for anyone looking to create inclusive environments that foster growth and innovation. Guest Bio: Tara May is the CEO of Aspirate Tech, a social enterprise committed to providing meaningful employment for autistic adults. With over 25 years of experience in the corporate tech world, Tara’s passion for neurodiversity stems from her personal experiences as a mother and her commitment to promoting inclusive workplaces. Guest Offers: Learn more about Aspirate Tech and their initiatives at http://www.aspiritech.org Guest Contact Info: Website: aspiritech.org Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-may-123456/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aspiritech?igsh=MW51bDFvbmg1ODVoNQ== TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast 01:45 – Meet Tara May & her audacious journey into neurodiversity 05:20 – Understanding neurodiversity and its importance 10:45 – The unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals 16:30 – Creating a positive workplace culture through empathy 22:15 – How to support employees and foster inclusion 28:50 – The future of neurodiversity in the workplace 33:40 – Tara's personal story of transformation and giving Read the full EPISODE blog post here: [https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/episodes/neurodiversity-workplace-inclusion-tara-may] Listen on Major Platforms: Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=IR3TsfEWR3WA6BzfBRnVXQ Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audacious-living-podcast/id1547447345 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help others live their most audacious lives! Behind-the-Scenes Note from Audley: Tara's passion and commitment to changing workplace culture through kindness and understanding truly inspired me. Her insights on the strengths of neurodivergent individuals are a powerful reminder that everyone has unique contributions to make. I hope you find this conversation as enlightening as I did!