Neurodiversity and The ROR: Return On Relationships with Cynthia Milani

In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge converses with Cynthia Milani about neurodiversity. They delve into personal experiences with ADD and ADHD, understanding neurodiverse individuals, and strategies for people with Asperger's Syndrome. They also discuss the role of neurodiversity in the workplace, training leaders, the SCARF model, and the link between serotonin, dopamine, and culture.

Quote: What makes us the same, what makes us different, and how can we learn from each other to create a better workplace? Cynthia Milani

Unemployment among the neurodiverse runs as high as 30-40%. Companies like SAP, Goldman Sachs and Microsoft are finding that many of these workers are highly skilled, out-of-the-box thinkers that can give them their leading edge and best insights - if given a chance. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome neuro anthropologist and certified NLI neuro leadership coach Cynthia Milani to help us better understand the various types of neurodiversity, their strengths and challenges, and how to include these valuable human thinking patterns for better results at work and beyond.

Cynthia is the director of the IgD center for Neuroleadership & Development in Provence, France, where she blends the latest tips from neuroscience with cutting-edge leadership training +brain tools for peak performance. Cynthia Is a certified NLI Neuroleadership coach, public speaker and author who has worked in over 50 countries with a wide variety of businesses and Fortune 500 companies such as Sap, IBM, Dow, Credit Suisse, BP Amoco, as well as the European Parliament, United Nations, US Army and Olympic athletes on achieving human excellence through neuroplasticity. A Harvard-certified mediator, she is a specialist in bias and inclusion; Cynthia Milani is the author of NeuroDiversophy, and the upcoming Neuroleadership Business Games & Handbook by diversophy.com.

Authentic Touch Points:

Cynthia’s path to neurodiversity. 2:00 Growing up neurodiverse. 7:00 Listening in a different way. 10:00 Diversity on the spectrum. 13:30 Finding the brilliance within. 19:30 What companies can do. 25:30 Looking through the cultural diversity lens. 28:30
Cynthia is passionate about helping people understand the brain, so they can understand their choices, take control of their emotions, make decisions with their higher brain, become inclusive leaders and have better lives. Understanding what makes us different has been a core part of her work for over 30 years.

As I offer executive coaching, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict.

I welcome you to book a complimentary discovery call: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ and take our online quiz to rate your authenticity as a leader: https://roxannederhodge.com/quiz

Be sure to visit our website for the SCARF Model download: https://roxannederhodge.com/neurodiversity-and-the-ror-with-cynthia-milani/

Stay Authentic,

Roxanne

Links:

Cynthia’s email: [email protected]
Cynthia’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-milani Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Roxanne’s email: [email protected] Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

(0:00) Introduction to "Authentic Living" with Roxanne Derhodge (0:36) Guest Introduction: Cynthia Milani on Neurodiversity (6:55) Personal Experiences and Challenges with ADD and ADHD (9:51) Understanding and Interacting with Neurodiverse Individuals (15:18) Learning Strategies for People with Asperger's Syndrome (17:54) Role and Advantages of Neurodiversity in the Workplace (24:33) Training Leaders to Work with Neurodiverse Employees (26:43) The SCARF Model and its Rise in Neuroleadership (29:23) Correlation Between Serotonin, Dopamine and Culture (31:35) Overview of Services Offered by the Center for Neuroleadership and Diversity (32:55) Conclusion: Roxanne's Authentic Heart Leadership and Services