The Inclusion Edit

About this episode

This episode celebrates two years of conversations on inclusion as a human practice, featuring insights on neurodiversity, flexible leadership, and allyship.

Welcome to another episode of "Frustrated and Exhausted," where we talk all things women, career, and leadership without sacrificing well-being. This episode, “The Inclusion Edit,” is a special compilation celebrating two years of bold, honest, and insightful conversations. This time, we look at inclusion as more than a corporate initiative—it's a human practice, an engine for performance, trust, and belonging. Episode Highlights 1. Neurodiversity and Authentic Workplaces Guest: Susan Ball, neurodiversity champion & former tax partner  Key insights:  Inclusion goes beyond checklists—it's about daily behaviors and valuing differences. Susan shares her journey openly discussing dyslexia, highlighting the importance of safe spaces and the shift toward recognizing strengths over deficits. Technology’s empowering role for neurodiverse professionals and the importance of not forcing labels like “disabled” on those who may not identify that way. 2. Multi-generational Workforce and Flexible Leadership Guest: Tracy Vegrel Obe, CEO at CISI  Key insights:  Reflections on policy shifts and making workplaces family-friendly (like shared parental leave). Navigating…

People in this episode

Host: Ruth Wood

Guests: Susan Ball, Tracy Vegrel Obe, Andrew Jacobs

Topics covered

• inclusion
• neurodiversity
• multi-generational workforce
• flexible leadership
• allyship
• workplace culture

Keywords

• inclusion
• neurodiversity
• leadership
• flexibility
• allyship
• workplace
• performance
• trust
• belonging

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CISI

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