Ep.100 - Redefining Neurodiversity in the Workplace

About this episode

Discover how companies can thrive by embracing neurodiversity! 💡 Kathryn Kerrigan joins us to reveal how cognitive differences drive innovation, creativity, and productivity in the modern workplace. 🌈

✅ Explore how 11 million sensory inputs shape how each brain uniquely functions.
✅ Learn why conformity-based workplaces struggle to harness neurodiverse talent.
✅ Discover how NeuroShift transforms inclusion into optimization through neuroscience and AI.
✅ Understand the powerful link between team cognition and organizational uplift.
✅ See how companies like Microsoft, SAP, and EY lead the neurodiversity movement.
✅ Hear how flexible work hours unlock creativity among engineers and data scientists.
✅ Learn why comfort, structure, and empathy drive retention and innovation.
✅ Explore how bias breaker toolkits help remove hidden hiring barriers.
✅ Gain insights into measurable ROI: increased innovation, lower friction, and higher retention.

True inclusion isn’t just awareness—it’s about optimizing every mind for innovation and growth. 🌟

Kathryn is an accomplished hands-on leader recognized for consistently helping organizations develop and implement technology strategies that enable them to exceed growth and profitability targets. She has broad industry experience in Ecommerce, Retail, Distribution, Discrete and Process Manufacturing, High Tech Electronics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Professional Services. Kathryn strives to develop long-term relationships with all of her clients built on trust and exceptional service.

Kathryn began her career by launching Kathryn Kerrigan Footwear, one of the first dot com fashion ecommerce companies where she was recognized as Crain Magazine’s 40 Under 40, Inc. Magazine’s 30 Under 30 and Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Emerging Entrepreneurs. She harnessed and applied this experience to Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. within the ecommerce and technology space.

Throughout Kathryn’s career she has led large and complex change initiatives for her clients and today leverages her twenty years of experience as the CEO and Founder of UnKommon Revolution. UnKommon Revolution is a professional services firm that guides its clients through the process of Digital Transformation, leveraging its market tested methodology which ensures success through proper executive alignment, effective project governance and measurements, as well as best-in-class platforms from leading providers. With a focus on AI & ML, UnKommon Revolution is a trusted partner in the realm of Generative AI, automating and optimizing business processes.

Kathryn also serves as CEO and Co-Founder of Encourage Resources that seeks to create a more inclusive workplace for Neurodivergent employees. Encourage Resources works with organizations to apply untapped talent to a workplace environment that appreciates brilliance, uniqueness, dedication, and a strong work ethic while enhancing the social and economic lives of neurodivergent adults and creating a more inclusive workplace culture.

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