Your Team is Already Neurodivergent — You Just Don’t Know It with Tara May
Wed Feb 04 2026
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Your team isn’t maybe neurodivergent.
It already is.
In this episode, we’re joined by Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech, to explore what it actually looks like to design workplaces that are welcoming by default—not just compliant when someone asks for help.
Tara leads a tech services company where more than 90% of the workforce is autistic, and she brings a deeply practical perspective on psychological safety, workplace design, return-to-office policies, and the real ROI of kindness.
This is not a conversation about awareness.
It’s about systems, trust, choice, and why most organisations are already behind the reality of their workforce.
If your organisation is redesigning offices, mandating returns, or struggling with retention and engagement—this episode matters.
Key takeaway:
Neurodivergence isn’t an edge case. It’s a design reality.
👤 About Our Guest
Tara May is CEO of Aspiritech, a mission-driven tech services company creating meaningful employment for autistic adults while delivering high-quality QA testing, accessibility testing, and data services. She is a recognised leader in the neurodiversity-at-work movement, serving as Co-Director of Neurowrx and on the strategic committee for HAAPE, advocating for neurodiversity and employment nationally and internationally.
With more than two decades of experience leading large-scale digital and cultural transformations across media and technology, Tara brings a rare combination of business rigour and human-centred leadership. She is also a parent of an autistic child and a vocal champion of the belief that when people thrive, business growth follows.
Aspiritech
Tara May (LinkedIn)
Link to Show Notes
📩 Got a hot take or a workplace horror story? Email us at elephant@thefearlesspx.com
🚀 Your Hosts on LinkedIn
🐘 Marion Anderson — https://www.linkedin.com/in/marionandersonpx
🐘 Danny Gluch — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgluch
🐘 Cacha Dora — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cachadora
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🎙️ About the Show
The Elephant in the Org drops new episodes every two weeks starting April 2024 — fearless conversations about leadership, psychological safety, and the future of work.
🎵 Music & Production Credits
🎶 Opening and closing theme music by The Toros
🎙️ Produced by The Fearless PX
✂️ Edited by Marion Anderson
⚠️ Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect any affiliated organizations' official policy or position.
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Send us a text Your team isn’t maybe neurodivergent. It already is. In this episode, we’re joined by Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech, to explore what it actually looks like to design workplaces that are welcoming by default—not just compliant when someone asks for help. Tara leads a tech services company where more than 90% of the workforce is autistic, and she brings a deeply practical perspective on psychological safety, workplace design, return-to-office policies, and the real ROI of kindness. This is not a conversation about awareness. It’s about systems, trust, choice, and why most organisations are already behind the reality of their workforce. If your organisation is redesigning offices, mandating returns, or struggling with retention and engagement—this episode matters. Key takeaway: Neurodivergence isn’t an edge case. It’s a design reality. 👤 About Our Guest Tara May is CEO of Aspiritech, a mission-driven tech services company creating meaningful employment for autistic adults while delivering high-quality QA testing, accessibility testing, and data services. She is a recognised leader in the neurodiversity-at-work movement, serving as Co-Director of Neurowrx and on the strategic committee for HAAPE, advocating for neurodiversity and employment nationally and internationally. With more than two decades of experience leading large-scale digital and cultural transformations across media and technology, Tara brings a rare combination of business rigour and human-centred leadership. She is also a parent of an autistic child and a vocal champion of the belief that when people thrive, business growth follows. Aspiritech Tara May (LinkedIn) Link to Show Notes 📩 Got a hot take or a workplace horror story? Email us at elephant@thefearlesspx.com 🚀 Your Hosts on LinkedIn 🐘 Marion Anderson — https://www.linkedin.com/in/marionandersonpx 🐘 Danny Gluch — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgluch 🐘 Cacha Dora — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cachadora 💬 Like what you hear? Follow/subscribe so you don’t miss an episode — and if this one hit home, leave a ★★★★★ review to help more people find the show. 🎙️ About the Show The Elephant in the Org drops new episodes every two weeks starting April 2024 — fearless conversations about leadership, psychological safety, and the future of work. 🎵 Music & Production Credits 🎶 Opening and closing theme music by The Toros 🎙️ Produced by The Fearless PX ✂️ Edited by Marion Anderson ⚠️ Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect any affiliated organizations' official policy or position. Topics: employee surveys, listening culture, trust, people analytics, psychological safety, em...