The AuDHD Boss: Neurodiversity at Work with Brett Whitmarsh

For the first time in my life, I’m starting a job as my full AuDHD self—fully diagnosed, fully open, and not trying to pretend I’m neurotypical. And it made me ask a question I think every AuDHD person deserves to ask:
What kind of employee do you want to be when masking isn’t the price of admission?
In this episode, I reflect on masking in new roles, what changed after my late autism + ADHD diagnosis, and how I’m learning to build a job around my needs instead of retrofitting myself into “corporate rules.”
We talk about AuDHD needs at work (novelty, collaboration, structure, recovery), the push/pull of ADHD chaos and autism routines, meetings I miss vs meetings I don’t—and the grief of losing built-in workplace community.
Question for you: What’s one accommodation, routine, or boundary that helps you thrive at work?
Substack: https://brettwhitmarsh.substack.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AuDHDBoss
Website: AuDHDBoss.com

Ever googled “best jobs for ADHD” or “best jobs for autism” — especially after a late diagnosis — and hoped someone would finally hand you the answer?
In this episode, I’m going to give you the real answer: there isn’t one perfect job title for AuDHD (ADHD + autism). What actually matters is job fit — the match between your interests, your work environment needs, and the communication style you’ll have with your manager and team.
You’ll learn:
How to use “the spark” of a special interest to find realistic career entry points

What environment factors to consider so you can thrive (not just survive)

Why manager communication and check-ins can make or break a role

Interview questions that help you spot green flags and red flags

How to answer: “What do you need to be successful in this role?” without disclosing

Links
Website: https://audhdboss.com

Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtu.be/R_Lx6TFvZ2A

Question for you: Which part of job fit is hardest right now—interests, environment, or manager communication?

Finding a neurodivergent-affirming provider shouldn’t feel impossible — but for many autistic and ADHD adults, the healthcare system can be invalidating, confusing, or even overwhelming. In this episode, I’m sharing five questions that will help you determine whether a doctor, therapist, or assessor is truly affirming, respectful, and informed.
In this episode you’ll learn:
What “neurodivergent-affirming care” actually means

How to screen a provider during an intake call

Green flags and red flags to listen for

How to avoid being pathologized or dismissed

Why these questions reveal so much about a provider’s mindset

You deserve care that sees you, respects you, and works with your neurotype — not against it.
Follow me on Substack, YouTube, and everywhere @AuDHDBoss for more support and strategies for autistic and ADHD adults.

Annual review season can feel overwhelming — especially if you’re ADHD, autistic, or otherwise neurodivergent. Memory gaps, freeze responses, stalled processing, panic, and the pressure to recall a whole year of work can make self-evaluations feel impossible.
In this episode, I walk you through a neurodivergent-friendly, step-by-step process for writing your annual self-review — even if you didn’t track anything all year. This is the exact method I used during my 12+ years in leadership, and it’s the same process I taught my teams to help reduce overwhelm, increase clarity, and build confidence during annual review season.

ou’ll learn how to do a brain dump that supports ND memory, how to use your calendar and colleagues to fill gaps, how to align your accomplishments with company OKRs and KPIs, and how to advocate for a raise, promotion, or new responsibilities using real evidence — all without masking or losing your authentic voice.
Whether you’re aiming for growth, stability, or simply want to get through this process without melting down, this episode will help you approach your review with clarity and self-trust.
Why annual reviews trigger freeze mode for ND brains

How to start your self-review (even from zero)

Using your calendar to rebuild the year

Getting memory support from trusted colleagues

How to align your accomplishments to goals you forgot you set

How OKRs and KPIs actually matter in your review

Using AI tools without losing your authentic voice

How to make the case for raises, promotions, or new titles

What managers look for and how to prepare effectively

How to set realistic expectations to avoid RSD spirals

Why ongoing alignment with your manager is the secret to long-term growth

 https://www.audhdboss.com or https://substack.com/home/post/p-180356961

Career coach Alex Lahmeyer joins Brett Whitmarsh (The AuDHD Boss) to talk about finding a workplace where you can truly belong as a queer and neurodivergent professional — from navigating interviews to building inclusive Employee Resource Groups and sustaining psychological safety at work.
In this episode of The AuDHD Boss, Brett sits down with career coach and talent consultant Alex Lahmeyer (they/them) to explore how LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent professionals can find workplaces that honor who they are — not just what they do.
You’ll learn:
How to spot psychological safety during an interview

Smart questions to ask about inclusion and company culture

How to start and sustain Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Why networking is really about community-building for neurodivergent brains

🔗 Connect with Alex: https://linktr.ee/boundlessarc
🔗 Follow Brett ( @AuDHDBoss ): audhdboss.com
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