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271: Eye-opening, Simple Changes to Nurture Neurodivergent Needs with Pasha Marlowe

Release Date: 01/07/2025

299: Micro Motivator: How to Make Your Resume Impossible to Ignore

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Most resumes read like brag sheets no one asked for. Big words, boring buzzwords and mile-long bullet points that hiring managers will never read. In this episode, Erin breaks down what actually gets attention. If you’re tired of blending in and ready to get noticed by real people scanning hundreds of resumes, this episode shows you the exact shift to make. If you’re tired of blending in and ready to get noticed by real people scanning hundreds of resumes, this episode shows you the exact shift to make. Here’s what you’ll hear:...

298: How to Be a More Relatable Leader (Without Losing Respect) with Rachel DeAlto

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If you’ve ever wondered how to lead with more humanity without losing authority, this episode is for you. Rachel DeAlto, keynote speaker, communication and leadership expert and author joins Erin to unpack what it really means to be a relatable leader-one who’s respected, trusted, and real even when the pressure’s high. Here’s what you’ll hear: The one thing teams say they crave most and most bosses forget to give What it really takes to rebuild confidence after ego-driven leadership How to use her “Me-You-We”...

297: How Boundaries Can Be Your Brain Fuel with Sheri Jacobs

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In this episode, Erin sits down with author, researcher, and keynote speaker Sheri Jacobs, whose new book The Unexpected Power of Boundaries flips the traditional idea of creativity on its head. Sheri argues that innovation doesn’t thrive in limitless freedom, it thrives inside clear constraints. From playground fences to corporate experiments, from polar bears in the Arctic to the diagnosis that changed her life, Sheri shares powerful stories that prove boundaries aren’t barriers, they’re catalysts. Here’s what you’ll hear: 1.) How boundaries...

296: Micro Motivator: How to Use a Humility Moment to Build Trust (Fast)

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In this micro episode, Erin shares one of the most powerful (and wildly overlooked) tools for building trust as a new leader: the humility moment. Not just “I suck at Excel” level vulnerability, but a real, human story that opens the door for connection, honesty, and trust. She also tells the story of failing seven actuarial exams, how that shaped her leadership style, and why ditching the old-school success rubric is actually the smartest move you can make. Here’s what you’ll hear: -Why trying to be perfect is killing your leadership credibility ...

295: Simple Tweaks to Propel Motivation & Support Menopause with Phil Putnam

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Content warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. In the U.S., you can dial or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Think leadership is about pep talks, perks, or pushing harder? Phil Putnam, former tech executive, speaker, and author of Desire-Based Leadership disagrees. In this conversation, Erin and Phil chat performance, loyalty and even take us into a topic most leaders avoid: menopause. Here’s what you’ll hear: • Why traditional...

294: How “Not Caring” Can Actually Make You a Better Boss

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What if caring less actually made you a better leader? In this episode, Nicole shares how dropping the mental load, setting unapologetic boundaries, and leading with humor have made her team stronger (and her stress levels lower). Erin also jumps in with insights on why authenticity is finally winning in the workplace. What’s Inside: 1.) Why “I don’t care” is Nicole’s new leadership mantra 2) .How humor helps you set boundaries without sounding like a jerk 3.) What ChatGPT is teaching us about tone, trust, and...

293: Micro Motivator: How to Handle the Tell Me About Yourself Interview Question

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Hate the “Tell me about yourself” question? Ok, we all kind of do, but truthfully you’re probably answering it all wrong. In this solo episode, Erin breaks down how to stop regurgitating your resume and start captivating your interviewer from the first question. Using her signature “Intriguing Intro” method, you’ll learn how to combine humility, credibility, and a dose of what’s-in-it-for-them to make hiring managers lean in and actually remember you. If you’d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic...

292: Tough Love on Why Your Work-Life Balance Might Suck

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In this solo episode, Erin chats about the kind of burnout we don’t talk about enough—the kind that masquerades as dedication. After a powerful moment during a workshop with a high-achieving leader, Erin unpacks the hard truth: working nonstop isn’t always selfless… sometimes, it’s selfish. From addiction to the “hum” of hustle to the unintended signals we send our teams, this episode offers a tough-love reframe for anyone who’s worn burnout like a badge of honor. If you’ve been struggling to set boundaries or feel guilty for slowing down, this...

291: Real Talk About AI and How it Can Propel You with Dan Chuparkoff

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You don’t need a PhD to get AI—you just need Dan Chuparkoff. A former tech leader at Google and McKinsey, Dan now helps people make sense of innovation as the “Understandable Technology” expert. From dropping out of college to redefining how leaders use AI, this episode is packed with mic-drop moments, real-world use cases, and fresh ways to rethink how you work. Here’s what you’ll hear: 1.) Why he dropped out of college and how that actually served him better in the long-run 2.) How using AI can be thought of as simply as finding small...

290: 5 PTSD Work Moments That Taught Us Something Important

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In this episode, Erin and Nicole swap stories about the work traumas that shaped them—some painful, some funny, all of them unforgettable. From leadership flops and job losses to the quiet moments that hit a little too hard, they unpack the professional PTSD that left a lasting impression (and taught them what not to repeat). If you’ve ever wondered why a small comment still haunts you—or how to make meaning out of a mess—this one’s for you. Here’s what you’ll hear: 1.) Why your “superpower” might actually be a trauma response 2.) What...

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In this episode, we’re tackling a topic that’s both incredibly important and eye-opening—understanding and supporting neurodivergent needs in the workplace. Sounds like a heavy topic?

Well, it’s actually one that’s filled with tons of practical, real-world tips that could make a huge difference in your work environment.

From sensory needs to access and support, we’re breaking it all down in a way that’s easy to digest and—dare we say—kind of fun. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your workplace more inclusive (or just want to know what “neurodivergent” even means), this episode is for you.

Pasha Marlowe (she/they), is a trained marriage and family therapist, coach, speaker, and author. She wrote the best selling book "Creating Cultures of Neuroinclusion" and is recognized in Forbes as a neurodiversity expert. She enjoys presenting keynotes and workshops on neurodiversity-affirming practices and policies to organizations around the globe. Pasha proudly identifies as multiply-neurodivergent, disabled, and queer.

Some of the things you'll hear are:

1.) Why we need to get away from talking in terms of functioning labels (ADHD, bipolar disorder, disabled, autism) and instead focus on unique needs

2.) How to focus specifically on three categories of needs: sensory, support, and access

3.) The practical things you can do and ask to be more inclusive of neurodivergent people

4.) How Pasha "Bucks That!" when she gives presentation, and how that can empower you

5.) How to talk with your child or children who might be neurodivergent

Connect with Pasha:

 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neuroqueercoach/">Instagram:@neuroqueercoach </a> 

 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pashamarlowe/">LinkedIn:@PashaMarlowe </a> 

If you liked this episode, you may also like:

 <a href="https://www.bauthenticinc.com/podcast/episode/26b8f4ec/265-how-to-nourish-neurodivergent-minds-in-a-neurotypical-workplace">265: How to Nourish Neurodivergent Minds in a Neurotypical Workplace </a> 

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DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

 

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"It took a lot of bravery for me to finally say, 'I haven't been following my innateness. I've been following the script. I've been following the rules. I've been following the norms,' but I don't think they're really me."

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"It's a bit tricky when you have a team with diverse needs, but I find that creating a psychologically safe space goes a long way. It’s important to foster an environment where it’s okay to ask for or claim a need and request accommodations.”

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“ I'm a much happier person if I can do the things that I love and less of the things that just hurt.”

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”If you identify as neurodivergent, by definition, you're rejecting the label disorder because you're saying that there are differences. There are not disorders. There are differences and not deficiencies.”

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