Neurodiversity in the Workplace, with Shea Belsky

About this episode

Dr. Jonathan H. Westover discusses neurodiversity in the workplace with Shea Belsky, an autistic self-advocate and tech leader.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shea Belsky about neurodiversity in the workplace. Shea Belsky is an autistic self-advocate. He is a Tech Lead II at HubSpot, and the former Chief Technology Officer of Mentra. Shea brings several unique perspectives to the discussion on neurodiversity: He is the manager of neurodivergent & neurotypical employees, has reported to neurodivergent & neurotypical managers, and has advocated for the needs and wellbeing of all who seek to be heard and understood in the workplace. Shea has championed neurodiversity for organizations like Novartis, the College Autism Summit, Northeastern University, in addition to being featured in Forbes and the New York Post. He also hosts his own podcast, Autistic Techie, empowering neurodivergent self advocates to feel more confident in the workplace and ready to take on the day to day challenges of their job. He's excited to share his perspectives on neurodiversity and how to be a meaningful ally and advocate! https://www.amazon.com/Brainstorm-Guide-Neurodivergent-Talent-Future/dp/1394388772 https://autistic-techie.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheabelsky/ See Privacy Policy at…

People in this episode

Host: Jonathan H. Westover

Guest: Shea Belsky

Topics covered

• neurodiversity
• workplace inclusion
• autism advocacy
• employee wellbeing
• technology leadership

Keywords

• neurodiversity
• workplace
• autism
• advocacy
• employee support
• technology
• inclusion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HubSpot, Mentra, Novartis, College Autism Summit, Northeastern University, Forbes, New York Post

Books & works: Autistic Techie

More episodes of Human Capital Leadership

• Leading through Conflict in the Workplace, with Dallin Cooper · June 11, 2026 · 25 min
• Leading with Generational Differences in the Workforce, with Dr. Meghan Grace · June 10, 2026 · 25 min
• Temporary Leave without Permanent Setbacks, with Beth Wanner · June 9, 2026 · 30 min
• Today I Noticed: A Little Book of Mindfulness that Will Change the Way You See the World, with Deborah Huber and Willow Older · June 4, 2026 · 25 min
• Building High-Performance Cultures and Unlocking Discretionary Effort, with Kevin Gaskell · June 3, 2026 · 23 min
• The End of Performance Management As We Know It, with Jamie Aitken · June 2, 2026 · 21 min