223: The Disclosure Dilemma: Neurodivergence in the Workplace

223: The Disclosure Dilemma: Neurodivergence in the Workplace

From Interview Boss by Interview Boss

May 1, 2026 · 40 min · Season 6 · Episode 14

About this episode

Sarah and Emma discuss the complexities of disclosing neurodivergence in the workplace, including the pros and cons of such decisions.

In this week's episode, Sarah and Emma tackle the disclosure conundrum, after hearing from listeners navigating neurodivergence diagnoses, workplace stigma and the fear of being misunderstood. In Part 3 of our neurodivergence series we break down the pros and cons, including better support, accommodations and working relationships, to stigma, bias and assumptions about your capability. We also cover when to disclose and why how you approach the conversation matters just as much as the decision itself. Whether you've had a recent diagnosis, are masking your way through burnout or just want to feel more understood at work, this episode will help you make a decision that feels right for you. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Helary who bought us 5 coffees! “Hi Emma and Sarah, I could not even begin to describe how incredible your advice has been in my job searches. I was happy in my role as research project manager in a smaller not-for-profit until they had a change in CEO a year ago. With this change, the workplace culture changed and it became a very toxic workplace. After experiencing repeated bullying at work, it became apparent to me I needed to leave. That was when I jumped…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah, Emma

Topics covered

  • neurodivergence
  • workplace stigma
  • disclosure
  • support
  • accommodations
  • bias
  • work relationships

Keywords

  • neurodivergence
  • workplace
  • disclosure
  • stigma
  • accommodations
  • support
  • bias

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