Have you ever been labeled too sensitive, too blunt, too intense, or too much at work?

In this episode, leadership coach and author Rachel Radway joins us to unpack the truth about neurodivergence in high-achieving professionals — and why many gifted leaders are misunderstood, sidelined, or burned out.

We discuss:
• What neurodivergence really looks like in the workplace
• The concept of “twice exceptional” leaders
• Neurodivergent burnout and personality shifts
• Masking and its hidden cost
• Self-advocacy in corporate environments
• How leaders can build inclusive cultures without requiring disclosure
• The power of personal user guides

This episode is essential listening for executives, managers, HR professionals, entrepreneurs, and high performers who want to build stronger, more inclusive teams.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Feeling misunderstood at work
01:00 – Rachel’s niche: neurodivergent high achievers
03:00 – “Too sensitive” and early conditioning
06:00 – Neurodivergent burnout explained
07:30 – What neurodivergence actually looks like
08:30 – Twice exceptional (2E) leaders & ADHD traits
10:30 – Communication challenges & context needs
13:00 – Leading with curiosity vs. judgment
15:00 – Disclosure risks in the workplace
18:30 – Personal user guides for inclusive teams
22:00 – Leveraging neurodivergent superpowers
24:00 – The cost of not advocating for yourself
27:00 – Inside Rachel’s book Perceptive
29:00 – Final leadership advice

Connect with Rachel Radway:

Website: RERcoaching.com
LinkedIn: Rachel Radway
Book: Perceptive: Insights for leaders who feel more, process deeply, and think differently (Available on Amazon)

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Most leaders don’t struggle with motivation—they struggle with clarity. In this episode, we break down why teams miss expectations even when goals seem “clear,” and how leaders unintentionally create confusion, overwhelm, and misalignment.

This conversation dives deep into the four root causes behind execution failure: unclear goals, vague expectations, unconfirmed commitment, and delayed accountability. You’ll learn practical leadership frameworks to replace assumption with alignment—without micromanaging or becoming reactive.

What You’ll Learn:
• Why silence and nodding are not signs of agreement
• How to set goals that actually drive results
• The four elements every clear expectation must include
• How to confirm understanding and commitment—before execution fails
• Why accountability should feel fair, predictable, and supportive

Key Takeaway:
Great leadership isn’t about saying things better—it’s about confirming they were understood.

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What does it take to shift from goal-driven leadership to identity-led leadership? In this episode, we sit down with Bianca D’Alessio — star of HBO Max’s Selling the Hamptons, top-ranked real estate broker, and author of Mastering Intentions: 10 Practices to Amplify Power and Lead with Lasting Impact.

Bianca shares why ambition isn’t the enemy — misalignment is, and how setting intentions (not just goals) transforms your confidence, leadership style, relationships, and long-term success.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro: Goal-driven vs identity-led leadership
01:15 Why Bianca felt successful… but not aligned
03:10 The real shift: “Who am I becoming?”
05:00 Reframing failure into growth + resilience
06:20 Why Bianca seeks failure (and what it unlocks)
07:45 Perfectionism kills creativity + connection
08:30 Leading with vulnerability vs being “stoic”
09:20 How to know you’ve hit a growth ceiling
11:00 Work identity vs personal identity (and why it causes crisis)
12:10 “If you don’t want to be a people person… don’t be a manager.”
13:40 Mastering Intentions: transformation starts with self-awareness
15:40 Bianca’s family intervention moment (rock bottom clarity)
19:45 Teamship: why life and leadership aren’t solo sports
23:10 Stop trying to be liked by everyone — focus on respect
25:50 When inner circle resistance reveals your priorities
27:20 What misalignment feels like (the warning signs)
29:10 Bianca’s alignment reset: daily/weekly check-ins + giving yourself grace
30:20 Bianca’s #1 tip: write down your story + use it as your superpower
31:10 Where to find Bianca + closing remarks

Connect with Bianca D’Alessio

Website: biancadalessio.com
Book: Mastering Intentions: 10 Practices to Amplify Power and Lead with Lasting Impact (Available on Amazon)
Follow Bianca: LinkedIn, Instagram

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