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Josh talks about how he learned to navigate through the corporate world as a neurodivergent with ADHD and dyslexia, dyscalculia, and anxiety. Josh says, “There is no box when you grow up neurodivergent because you have to invent the world for yourself." Other highlights: creating an alter ego, the practical joke that changed his life, and how he builds networks of success.
Morra discusses what made her shift towards mental health issues at work, differentiating introversion and anxiety, what you can do when feeling anxious, and much more! Morra says, “American work is not made for anyone’s mental health….Something needs to change.” Other Highlights: focusing on anxiety, introversion and social anxiety, and Identifying what triggers your anxiety.
Dr. Bill Kahnweiler has had a varied career—from director of a high school peer counseling program to HR management consultant in a global firm. Before retiring he was a professor of HR development at Georgia State University in Atlanta. Together, Bill and Jennifer conclude the first season of Introvert Ally by reviewing the previous episodes and discussing what stood out to them from each one!
Tanya Vaughn is the Director of Customer Marketing at Mars Wrigley. She has enacted corporate change through diversity, inclusion, and culture initiatives that build a sense of belonging, trust, and transparency for employees. Tanya talks about her realization of being an introvert, how this affected her decision to change careers, being a black woman in the corporate world, and much more!
