Episode 25 - S2 E6 : Brains Behind the Behaviour: ADHD at Work (and what leaders keep getting wrong) w/ Moonlake Lee)

ADHD at work is still one of the most misunderstood neurodivergent experiences—especially in Singapore. We don’t talk about it enough.

 

So this week on Innotainment, Aga Gajownik is joined by Moonlake Lee, founder of Unlocking ADHD, to unpack what ADHD really looks like in the workplace beyond stereotypes, labels, and “special treatment” myths.

 

In this episode, they explore:

• Why ADHD is often invisible, undiagnosed, and undisclosed at work

• How executive function challenges (time, overwhelm, emotional regulation) show up in real teams

• Neurodivergent burnout, masking, and the hidden cost to organisations

• Why “ADHD-friendly” workplaces are actually just better-designed workplaces

• What leaders can start, stop, and redesign today—without lowering standards or overloading managers

• How to support ADHD employees without singling them out or creating reverse exclusion

 

This conversation moves beyond awareness into practical, brain-friendly design. From communication and check-ins to psychological safety, body doubling, and strength-based work, this episode offers actionable insights for leaders, managers, and neurodivergent professionals alike.

 

🔗 Links mentioned in this episode

• Unlocking ADHD – Practical resources, education, and support for ADHD individuals and organisations
• Moonlake Lee – LinkedIn Newsletter: ADHD Life & Musings : Weekly lived experience and ADHD insights
• Strength Questionnaire – Tool for identifying individual and team strengths
• Episode 1, season 2 – The Real Cost of Disengagement (with Naomi Glover, Applied Neuroscientist)
• Episode 3, season 2 – Team Dynamics, Challengers & Neurodivergent Leadership (with Brian, Teamwork Unlocked)
• Episode 4, season 2 – Using Employee Strengths Where They Matter Most (with Andrea)
• Innotainment podcast – Q&A / Office Hours Submission Form : Submit questions for future episodes

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