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Building a Better World for Neurodivergent Minds | Vicky Little - EP149
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- Success x Happiness
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- Feb 18, 2026
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Summary
The future of work is neurodiverse, and most leaders aren’t ready for it. Vicky Little’s story is one of lived experience, late diagnosis, and a career dedicated to transforming workplaces from the inside out. As a nationally recognised neuroinclusion specialist who has partnered with over 500 organisations, Vicky combines personal insight with two decades of frontline expertise to challenge outdated systems and build psychologically safe, inclusive environments. In this episode, we unpack neurodivergence, late ADHD diagnosis, masking, burnout, workplace barriers, and how leaders can shift from assumption to empathy. We explore the rise in diagnosis, the Gen Z conversation, the realities of autism and ADHD in professional environments, and why universal design is the future of work. You’ll learn how to create psychologically safe teams, support neurodivergent employees without labels or assumptions, rethink recruitment and performance processes, and lead in a way that benefits everyone — not just a few. Get in touch with Vicky Little – https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicky-little-1856278/?originalSubdomain=au Vicky’s Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “Being authentic, doing meaningful work, and creating positive change — while celebrating the micro moments and small wins along the way.” What does happiness mean to you? “Finding joy in the micro moments — family, connection, sunshine, the ocean, music, and gratitude for the everyday.” What’s your normal morning routine these days? “It varies. With young kids it can be chaotic. Coffee is essential. I don’t follow the stereotypical ‘perfect morning’ routine — I’ve learned to work with my natural rhythm.” What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see? “Be a good human. Be kind, authenti…