Empathy in Action: Understanding Neurodiverse and Neurotypical Colleagues
Part of our Leadership Network webinar seriesOverview
When teams include neurodivergent and neurotypical colleagues, everyone benefits from working practices that reduce friction and unlock strengths. In this webinar, Jane Gurnett shares practical, real‑world approaches leaders can use to build understanding, improve day‑to‑day collaboration, and create safer spaces for people to do their best work.
About the speaker
Jane Gurnett is an actor, tutor and advocate for neurodiversity with credits spanning TV and theatre (including Dangerfield and Casualty), RSC and National Theatre productions, plus postgraduate study focused on Shakespeare and autism. She co‑founded Act for Autism and co‑authored Connecting and Communicating with your Autistic Child.
What you’ll take away
- Everyday language and behaviours that help neurodiverse and neurotypical colleagues work well together
- Tactics for adapting meetings, feedback and workflows to minimise cognitive load and maximise contribution
- Practical steps for inclusive leadership you can apply immediately (e.g., cueing, processing time, and clarity tools)
Who it’s for
Managers, team leaders, HR/OD professionals and anyone who wants to lead inclusively across different thinking styles.
How to join
This session was run as part of our free-to-attend Leadership Network series. If you’d like to attend upcoming events, please register to join for free.