Ep 115: NeuroGifted's Joel Godi on Neurodiversity Inclusion & Practice

SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE with Vinay Kumar

Social psychologist, social entrepreneur and coach, Joel Godi first discovered that he was neurodivergent, ADHD & Autistic (ASD1) when he was in his early 40s – and his life changed after that. It gave new meaning to his existence and catapulted him on a journey of self-discovery which answered the many unanswered questions in his life till then. Today, through his company NeuroGifted®, Joel who is the Founder and CEO, is on a mission to improve the quality of life of the neurodivergent community through awareness education, give voice to the neurodivergent community through advocacy, improve employability, help support neurodiversity initiatives and create value for all stakeholders.

Vinay talks to Joel to find out more about neurodiversity, and his amazing work at NeuroGifted®. Hit play!

[03:13s] A personal journey of a neurodivergent

[10:12s] What is neurodiversity?

[14:11s] Awareness about neurodiversity in organizations today

[21:00s] Neurodiversity inclusion at the workplace today and post-COVID

[24:46s] About Joel’s mission, NeuroGifted®

[26:30s] Neurodiversity globally, in Asia-India: Acceptances and the stigma

[36:04s] What can leaders and organizations do to be more inclusive

[42:51s] RWL: Read ‘Neurodiversity at Work’by Dr. Amanda Kirby & Theo Smith; ‘NeuroTribes’ by Steve Silberman; ‘The Power of Neurodiversity’ by Thomas Armstrong

Joel’s book ‘Neuro Inclusion & Practice’ will be coming out later this year. More about Joel’s work and NeuroGifted® at https://neurogifted.com/

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