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Episode 210: Why Neurodivergent Leaders Hold Untapped Power: Insights from Rita Ramakrishnan, PCC, ACTC

Episode 210: Why Neurodivergent Leaders Hold Untapped Power: Insights from Rita Ramakrishnan, PCC, ACTC

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 In this episode, Bob ’n Joyce sit down with Rita Ramakrishnan, executive coach and neurodivergent leadership expert. Rita shares her passion for working with neurodivergent leaders, along with her own story of being diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult. Highlights from the conversation: • How neurodivergent leaders can identify and leverage their unique strengths while creating strategies to navigate challenges—building a sense of cognitive ease. • Why supportive communities and structures matter when living with ADHD. • Examples of ADHD in the workplace—ranging from challenges like inattention and hyper-focus to strengths such as creativity and pattern recognition. • The power of reframing clients’ experiences as strengths rather than burdens. Rita’s openness, wisdom, and intuition shine as she shares both personal and professional stories that demonstrate her impact as a business leader and coach. About Rita: Rita brings 15 years of experience driving leadership development, behavioral change, and transformation across organizations of all sizes. She has served as a fractional Chief People Officer in startups, aligning people strategies with business goals. She completed her leadership coaching training at Georgetown University, holds a team coaching certification from Brown University, and is pursuing a Master’s at the University of Pennsylvania focused on coaching modalities for neurodivergent leaders. Rita is the founder of IKSANA Consulting, a coaching and human capital solutions practice. 🔗 Learn more: https://www.iksana.com
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