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In Defense of Impulsivity and Randomness
A personal reflection on 2025 and embracing my ADHD brain As 2025 draws to a close, we see reflections everywhere—from Spotify Wrapped to best-of lists and thank-yous on LinkedIn. These data-driven retrospectives attempt to capture who we are as people, and I love them for their fun, light-hearted nature. However, as we look forward to 2026, we also encounter advice on how to achieve success, often based on manifesting and setting intentions. This post will not be that. This

Renée Malone
6 days ago4 min read


3 things you can do to make the end of year review more well rounded for Neurodivergents
Groundhog performance review no more. How bringing neurodivergence into the performance review will help you get better conversations and engagement. There are legions of examples for employees on how to prepare for a performance or end of year review. “10 tips for a successful end of year review” or “How to effectively prepare for your performance review” and “10 Strategies To Help Defend Yourself in a Performance Review”. In contrast managers encounter headlines like; “An

Renée Malone
Sep 44 min read


Returning to work exhausted after a vacation
Understanding the Vacation Drain: The Neurodivergent Perspective Vacations are often seen as a time for relaxation and rejuvenation, a break from the daily grind that allows individuals to recharge and enjoy new experiences. However, for neurodivergent employees, the reality can be quite different. The very elements that make vacations enjoyable for many can also lead to significant stress and exhaustion for those who experience the world differently. The Impact of Routine D

Renée Malone
Jul 313 min read


Neurodiversity and Neurominorities: From a Medical to a Social Model
Introduction Neurodiversity is the concept that every brain is unique. Indeed, all of them are different. For centuries, people have...

Renée Malone
Jun 125 min read
Collaboration - how it has changed and where we're headed
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, collaboration involves two or more people working together to achieve a common goal, such as selling a product or organizing an event, often within a team context. Since you are here, reading this you are interested in team work and therefore collaboration. So keep reading. Teams vs natural teams Many of us have worked in various teams, like sales, accounting, or sports teams. However, not all teams are equal in collaboration. Instincti

Renée Malone
May 24 min read


Blog post - in which I will address the 5 W's
Hi my name is Renée and I founded NeuroTeams Align. In this blog post you will find out the who, why, what, when and where. Who Let's...

Renée Malone
Mar 172 min read
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