Tara May: The Unexpected Superpowers of Autistic Minds That Transform Business Success (CEO, Aspiritech)

Join Simon Brown and Paul Ashcroft as they explore Tara May's inspiring journey from journalism to leading Aspirtech, a company championing neurodiversity and harnessing the unique strengths of autistic adults. Discover how curiosity drives innovation, leadership, and social impact in the digital age.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Neurodiversity and Leadership
02:59 Tara's Journey: From Journalism to CEO
06:06 Understanding Aspirotech's Mission and Model
08:48 Defining Autism and Neurodiversity
11:51 The Unique Strengths of Neurodivergent Individuals
15:13 The Role of Technology and Human Collaboration
18:08 Creating a Supportive Workplace Environment
20:56 Fostering Neurodiversity in Organizations
23:50 The Impact of Creativity and Problem Solving
26:56 Global Efforts and Collaborations for Neurodiversity
29:59 Leadership Lessons and the Importance of Kindness

Resources

Aspirtech
NeuroWorks
HAPI
The Curious Advantage Podcast
Simon Brown LinkedIn
Paul Ashcroft LinkedIn
Tara May LinkedIn

The Curious Advantage explores curiosity and its growing importance in the digital age. From history, neuroscience, and anthropology to business and culture, it takes the widest possible view of curiosity. At its heart is the ‘Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’ model, a practical framework to help individuals harness curiosity as a power skill for growth and transformation.

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Keywords
neurodiversity, autism, leadership, digital transformation, AI, inclusive workplaces, social enterprise, innovation, curiosity, talent, joy coaching teams, coaching