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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