Pave the way: Neurodivergent leaders can make a ‘huge difference’

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It is not often that we hear these comments from the Financial world.

In summary they say:

Leaders who are open about their own neurodivergence can set a powerful example of authenticity and send an inspiring message of support to neurodivergent professionals who feel unrepresented in their organisations — a sentiment shared by two professionals on different career journeys.

Openly neurodivergent leaders are crucial for social mobility because people who have struggled in the education system might not think they could ever be an accountant, said Gavin Simpson, ACMA, CGMA, a finance business partner and senior analyst at JLR, a motor vehicle manufacturing company in the UK.

Representation in leadership can make a “huge difference” because it shows neurodivergent employees that there are pathways to promotion in their organisation, according to Eliana Bravos, co-founder of ND Connect, a mentorship and community platform for neurodivergent professionals. Bravos is also the chair and founder of Viability, a Canadian organisation that works with leaders on work neuroinclusivity.

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