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Embracing Minds: Neurodiversity and the Super Power of Active Listening

“In this conversation, we explore Tara's personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs in building an inclusive and innovative company and why the 'power of listening' is one of the greatest leadership tools you can master.”

The Small Business Radio Show

Embracing Minds: Neurodiversity and the Super Power of Active Listening

Tara’s segment starts at 18:49

“‘Neurodiversity’ is a popular term that's used to describe differences in the way people's brains work. The idea is that there's no “correct” way for the brain to work. Instead, there is a wide range of ways that people perceive and respond to the world, and these differences are to be embraced and encouraged. But many times, we do not embrace this neurodiversity in the work place.

My guest is Tara May who is CEO of Aspiritech, a tech services company with a team of 100+ autistic adults. She is an advocate for embracing neurodiversity in the workplace in the world.”

Living the Dream With Curveball

Living the dream with disability advocate and CEO of Aspiritech Tara May

“In this episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, host Curveball explores the inspiring world of neurodiversity with Tara May, the CEO of Aspiritech. Discover how this nonprofit tech service organization, where 95% of the employees are autistic, is revolutionizing the tech industry through kindness and psychological safety. Tara delves into the origins of Aspiritech, the concept of neurodiversity, and shares invaluable advice for companies looking to transform their work culture. Learn about Aspiritech’s upcoming projects, including their new cybersecurity initiative and their global alliance, Neuroworks. Tune in to find out how embracing neurodiversity can drive innovation and success in any organization.”

ManageSmarter

Embracing Autism in the Workplace With Tara May

“Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech and International Neurodiversity Advocate, discusses the importance of embracing autism in the workplace. Aspiritech employs 90% autistic professionals, highlighting their unique strengths. Tara shares her insights on fostering innovation, cultural transformation, and the ROI of kindness. Learn how to create an inclusive environment that leverages the talents of autistic individuals.”

Maximize Your Return

Tara May ­– Neurodiversity Champion and CEO of Aspiritech

"Shari talks with Tara May about her journey from Corporate Executive to CEO of Aspiritech — a nonprofit organization that hires individuals on the autism spectrum to provide software testing and quality assurance services to corporate clients. Tara shares the skills needed to be a CEO for a nonprofit. She also discusses her ROI of Kindness philosophy and how she maximizes her return on life.”

A Lott of Help with James Lott Jr.

A Neurodiverse Workplace with Tara May

“Tara May is the CEO of Aspiritech, a nonprofit tech services company with 95% autistic employees. A champion of neurodiversity in the workplace, May is an expert in cultural transformation and fostering innovation. Her philosophy is that companies should focus on the ROI of kindness and those that want to "fail fast" and innovate must embrace psychological safety in the workplace.” -Lott

The UWI

Unlocking People Potential: Building Neuroinclusive Workplaces with Kindness

“Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech and Neurodiversity champion, discusses the importance of neurodiversity in the workplace. Tara emphasises that neurodiversity is about recognising and appreciating the different ways we all experience the world. She also highlights the significance of creating a neuro-inclusive workplace culture and the benefits it brings to both individuals and organisations.”

Let’s Have This Conversation

Tara May: Focuses on ROI of Kindness and Psychological Safety in the Workplace, hosted by Kevin McShan

“Exploring Diverse Perspectives requires the ability to recognize the origins and influences of one's cultural heritage and identity. It enables individuals to engage and learn from perspectives and experiences different from their own. Tara May is the CEO of Aspiritech, a nonprofit tech services company with 95% autistic employees. She champions neurodiversity in the workplace and is an expert in cultural transformation and fostering innovation. May believes that companies should focus on the ROI of kindness, and those aiming to ‘fail fast’ and innovate must embrace psychological safety in the workplace.” -McShan

Building Better Managers

How Organizations Can Thrive By Promoting Neurodiversity & Psychological Safety with Tara May hosted by Wendy Hanson

“Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech and digital transformation expert, joins us to discuss how to create a workplace culture where innovation can thrive. She’ll cover the importance of neurodiversity, the mental health resources that can best support your teams, and how creating a culture of safely ‘failing fast’ can lead to amazing results.”

Creating a Landing Page that Converts

Most growth-minded marketers are focused on driving qualified traffic to their websites. But how can brands engage and nurture users once they’re there? The answer lies in creating a landing page that converts. Dustin Miller, VP of Marketing at Mobility Quotient, joins Kayley and Tara to share UX and design best practices marketers need to know to get users to take the next step.

The Return of Live Events

As in-person events return and peers across industries come back together, what should event organizers expect? How can digital marketing adapt to maximize this opportunity? Chris Keating, Winsight’s head of conferences, joins Tara and Kayley to talk about what Winsight’s return to live events has looked like and share best practices.

Leading Through Crisis

Because of the pace of change and innovation in digital, strong leadership is critical to the success of digital marketing teams—but leadership looks different now in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Andrea Scott McCluskey, Winsight’s EVP, Talent & Culture, joins Tara and Kayley to discuss how to effectively lead, enable and empower your team during times of crisis.

Smart Social

A smart social-media strategy is a digital marketing must-have. Taylor Kasper, Winsight’s social expert, joins Tara and Kayley to discuss tips and insights for building your brand’s social presence and leveraging it in your marketing initiatives.

The Agility Quotient

A digital strategy needs to be relevant and timely—and so does your website. Mobility Quotient CEO Nick Sonpal joins Tara and Kayley in this episode to discuss how tackle your digital presence and messaging when things are changing quickly.

Pivoting in Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything. Chris Keating, Winsight’s group president of foodservice media and events, joins Tara and Kayley in this episode as they discuss how to smartly and sensitively pivot your digital strategy to support the foodservice industry in their time of crisis.

The Why

A successful digital initative will always be built starting with why. What are you hoping to accomplish? What will success look like? When you ‘start with why’ you can take a more strategic approach in selecting, executing and optimizing tactics that will achieve your goals.

Growth Through Mission-Driven Work with Dave Thompson

“Dave Thompson has been an educator, innovator, and advocate in the field of Neurodiversity Employment since 2010. As Director of Strategic Programs for Potentia Workforce, Dave supports companies in becoming more neuroinclusive through training on best practices, as well as recruiting and providing ongoing support to ND professionals. Hosts Robin Kacyn and Rachael Brusic spoke with Dave about supporting younger generations of neurodivergent people, bringing best practices for neuroinclusion to the workplace, the future of neurodiversity, and more.”

The Neurodiversity Employment Landscape with Rebecca Beam

“Rebecca Beam is the founder and CEO of Zavikon, an employment agency and consulting firm whose mission is to match qualified candidates with disabilities or those who are neurodivergent with employers who believe inclusion is the future. She took some time to talk with hosts Tara May, Rachael Brusic, and Robin Kacyn to discuss how Zavikon's dedication to changing how neurodivergent employees are supported in the workplace and how universal design can be good for everyone.”

A Sensory Gated Art with Amanda Hebert Hughes

“Amanda Hebert Hughes is an openly autistic painter and author located in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is the founder of Sensory Gated Art, a new art genre featuring carefully curated selections of clean lines, cohesive colors, and enriching textures that strategically remove sensory overload stimuli and create a calm, enriching sensory experience. Amanda spoke with hosts Robin Kacyn and Rachael Brusic about her work, finding the neurodivergent community, and her creative drive.”

Autistic Representation with Scott Steindorff

“Scott Steindorff is a film and television producer, writer, and autism advocate known for such works as Station Eleven, Love in the Time of Cholera, Chef, and The Lincoln Lawyer. His latest film, Understanding Autism, is a documentary featuring an array of interviews with people on the autism spectrum. Hosts Rachael Brusic and Tara May talked with Scott about autistic representation in Hollywood and the continued need for change, acceptance, and understanding in the culture at large.”

Practical Magic Healing with Sue Cook

“Sue Cook is an acupuncturist and licensed social worker. As an integrative practitioner at Chicago's Practical Magic Healing, Sue specializes in supporting neurodivergent and/or queer emerging adults as they navigate the anxieties and stressors of late-stage capitalism. They are proud to be queer, agender, disabled, and autistic. Hosts Rachael Brusic and Robin Kacyn spoke with Sue about advocacy, abolitionism, changing therapeutic approaches, and more.”