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NeuroConversant Leadership

Effective Communication in the S.T.E.M. workplace. Jeremy is a leadership coach who specializes in helping engineers and other S.T.E.M. professionals become great managers and leaders. Being a great leader requires exceptional communication skills, especially in environments where there are a lot of Neuro-Diverse people. We explore communicating well with people who think, communicate and see the world very differently than most. The world needs this diversity in order to make progress. Leaders

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00:09:03

What ADHD Actuall Is - And How It Shows Up at Work

NeuroConversant Leadership ·

2026/04/09

ADHD is the most commonly cited form of neurodivergence — but it's widely misunderstood. In this episode, Jeremy Doran explains what ADHD actually is: not a deficit of attention, but a challenge in regulating it. He covers the science behind dopamine dysregulation, why diagnosis rates vary so widely (especially between men and women), and the remarkable strengths ADHD brings to the workplace — including hyper-focus, creativity, and the kind of unconventional thinking that drives

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00:05:35

The World Wasn't Built for You. Now What?

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2026/04/02

Being neurodivergent isn't the problem. The world being built for neurotypical people is — but that doesn't mean you're off the hook for figuring out how to navigate it.In this episode, Jeremy Doran uses three everyday examples — left-handedness, introversion, and non-native speakers — to build a case for why fitting in costs some people dramatically more than others. Then he introduces Dr. Matt Zakreski's seven-foot-tall analogy to reframe what neurodivergence actually is: not a

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00:30:55

Why Your Brain is Sabotaging Your Success (And How to...

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2026/03/26

What if the biggest obstacle to your success isn't your circumstances — but the saboteurs living rent-free in your head?Kae Wagner is a bestselling author and executive communication consultant specializing in Positive Intelligence (PQ). In this episode, she breaks down the nine saboteurs that quietly undermine our leadership, relationships, and happiness — and how understanding them is the first step to getting out of your own way.Whether you're a Hyper Rational, a Stickler, an Avoider, or

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00:08:00

Stop Trying to Motivate Your Employees! Do This Instead.

NeuroConversant Leadership ·

2026/03/19

You can't motivate people, but you can create the conditions where motivation thrives. In this episode, Jeremy Doran shares a simple but powerful story about an employee whose 3pm slump wasn't a performance problem — it was a scheduling mismatch. Once Jeremy understood what she actually wanted, they built a plan that worked for everyone.If you manage people, this one reframes how you think about motivation, alignment, and getting the best out of your team.Understanding the goals of others in

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00:07:33

Why Girls with ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia go Undiagnosed

NeuroConversant Leadership ·

2026/03/12

Girls with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia are diagnosed three to five times less often than boys — and it's not because they're less affected. It's because they're better at hiding it.In this episode, I break down the three reasons neurodivergent girls go undetected: how socialization teaches them to mask their symptoms, why female brains are naturally better at compensating, and how our diagnostic tools were built entirely on male research subjects. Key Topics:The differences in

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00:25:58

The Engineer Who Designed His Own Leadership Path -...

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2026/03/05

What does it look like when a technical professional doesn't just fall into leadership — but intentionally designs their path there?In this episode of NeuroConversant Leadership, Jeremy Doran sits down with Dominic Bowlin, Engineering Manager at JBC Technologies, to unpack one of the most deliberate career transitions you'll hear about in the STEM world: moving from individual contributor to people leader with a plan.Dominic shares how a materials engineer with a passion for polymers and

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00:23:40

Why Poor Communication is Costing Your Business (And...

NeuroConversant Leadership ·

2026/02/26

What's the real cost of bad communication in your workplace? Joe Fields—author of The Bucket List Coach and small business performance coach with 30 years in accounting and finance—breaks down how culture, trust, and team communication directly impact your bottom line.Joe shares how he saved one client over $150,000 in his first six weeks by focusing not on spreadsheets, but on people. From building cultures of trust to why small business owners struggle to let go of control, this conversation

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00:36:13

Mastery vs Ego: Why Great Leaders Know When to Quit |...

NeuroConversant Leadership ·

2026/02/12

Sebastien Page, Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price, shares unconventional leadership wisdom from 25 years managing high-performing teams. Discover why the best leaders listen more than they talk, why strategic quitting beats stubborn perseverance, and how stress can actually improve your performance.Key Takeaways:Mastery vs ego orientation - competing with your former self, not othersWhy knowing when to quit is the most underrated leadership skillThe Yerkes-Dodson curve: how stress improves

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00:20:18

Scaling with Fractional Teams: E-commerce CEO on...

NeuroConversant Leadership ·

2026/02/05

Joseph Anderson, CEO of Connex E-commerce, shares his 16-year journey from software sales to building an automation company that helps e-commerce businesses sync orders between selling channels and accounting systems.In this conversation, we discuss:Transitioning from corporate employee to entrepreneur (and doubling his income in year one)Building training systems from scratch when hiring your first employeesThe challenges of onboarding and managing remote teams across the US and IndiaWhy 80% of his

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00:44:52

Skip the Meeting: Alternatives Do Exist! #132

NeuroConversant Leadership ·

2026/01/29

90% of people describe their meetings as unproductive, and yet they spent one third to one half of their time in them! In this episode, we talk to Chris Fenning who recently published a book titled "Effective Meetings: Great Results. Less Pain. Every Time." We explore how to make meetings more productive, or how they can be replaced by something more productive and less time consuming. Learn more about Chris at www.ChrisFenning.comTakeawaysEffective communication is crucial in STEM

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00:15:35

How does AI affect Leadership & Communication? #131

NeuroConversant Leadership ·

2026/01/22

How much do you use AI? Is it something that you want to find ways to use in every task you do, or is it something that you avoid out of fear or because it just doesn't feel right to use? AI is just a tool, albeit a very powerful one. Like all tools, it isn't good or bad on it's own, only in the way it is used.TakeawaysAI is a revolutionary tool that helps accomplish tasks.The benefits of AI include making tasks faster, cheaper, and better.AI can help individuals get started on daunting

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00:34:39

Bridging the Gap between Engineering and Product...

NeuroConversant Leadership ·

2026/01/15

When two different departments need to work together, communication can get tricky. In this episode of Neuroconversion Leadership, Jeremy Doran speaks with James Charlesworth, a director of engineering at Pendo, about the intricacies of communication and leadership in the STEM workplace. They discuss the challenges faced by engineers and product managers in aligning their goals, the importance of effective delegation, and the need for active listening. James shares insights on transitioning from an

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00:31:06

Storytelling is a Skill that can be Learned: 129 with...

NeuroConversant Leadership ·

2026/01/08

Is it nature or nurture? Some people are born with traits that lend themselves to good storytelling, but that doesn't make them good storytellers. It turns out that Storytelling is a skill that all of us can develop.In this episode of Neuroconversion Leadership, Jeremy Doren and Max Kringen discuss the vital role of storytelling in effective leadership, particularly in STEM fields. They explore how leaders can better communicate with their teams by understanding different learning styles and

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00:04:03

How leaders give gifts: 128

NeuroConversant Leadership ·

2025/12/25

Accomplishing a task or goal feels great! It's like opening a gift. Helping others achieves their goals feels even better. It's like giving someone the perfect gift. I would argue, it's the most important gift you can give someone! If you are a new manager, think of accomplishing tasks as gifts. Do you want to receive the gift and get a short term boost, or help someone else accomplish the task, giving them the gift, and enjoy the long term growth of your team?

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00:08:14

How to ask questions to empower your team, Episode 127

NeuroConversant Leadership ·

2025/12/18

Are you a manager who is stuck spending to much time "doing the thing" and not enough time teaching others to do the thing? If you want a free 30 minute zoom to discuss strategies for your specific situation, schedule a call with me here. https://neuroconversantleadership.com/contact-communication-leadership-training/Chapters00:00 The Essence of Leadership vs. Management02:44 Empowering Teams Through Problem Solving05:30 The Journey of Letting Go and Trusting Others08:18 Conclusion and

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00:37:30

Collaboration in AI Datacenter Development: #126 with

NeuroConversant Leadership ·

2025/12/11

Teamwork within companies can be a challenge. Imagine teamwork with multiple technology companies, contractors and government agencies. John Peterson gives us an inside view on how that collaboration works. You can reach out to John at linkedin.com/in/greendcguideTakeawaysThere's always teams involved in decision making.No single decision maker exists in technology development.Collaboration is key across different teams.Procurement and hardware teams play crucial roles.Designing technology

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00:32:40

Mastering emotions to be a more effective leader #125...

NeuroConversant Leadership ·

2025/12/04

Being a leader means being able to identify and master your emotions, so that when you can be effective, even when you are triggered.Jeremy Doran interviews Nir Megnazi, an executive coach with a background in engineering, about the role of emotions in leadership. They discuss how understanding and managing one's own emotions is crucial for effective leadership and how it impacts interactions in the workplace. Nir shares his experiences and strategies for helping leaders connect with their

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00:09:29

Small talk, Stories and Active listening for...

NeuroConversant Leadership ·

2025/11/27

Thanksgiving can be trying or it can be awesome! You get to choose...well, you at least get to push it in a certain direction. This episode has my 3 tips for making Thanksgiving awesome. Making small talk fun, telling fun and engaging stories and making other people more interesting by actively listening to them. You will not only have more fun yourself, you will also make everyone else have more fun.TakeawaysThis isn't about how to survive Thanksgiving or any other holiday gathering.It's

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00:28:55

How to turn conflict into collaboration: Episode 123...

NeuroConversant Leadership ·

2025/11/20

Have you ever gotten on a phone call with someone who was ready to have an argument? How did you handle that? In this episode, Jon talks about communicating with executives, employees, government employees and contractors. All of whom have different styles of communication, and he is able to adapt to all of them. One secret is to really listen to the other person in order to understand them.You can reach out to Jon atlinkedin.com/in/jon-loos-pe-mba-79220234TakeawaysAssume the person you're

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00:34:28

122: Leadership is about making a few important...

NeuroConversant Leadership ·

2025/11/13

Moving to another country isn't easy. Neither are moving from individual contributor to a management role, or moving from management into an executive role. Mario Di Dio has done all three! Mario shares a lot of insights in his journey from being a programmer in Italy, to an executive with a PHD in the USA!Chapters00:00 Introduction 01:15 Innovative Networking with Cryptocurrency04:13 Mario's Engineering Journey08:14 Transitioning from Engineer to Manager13:15 Leadership Styles and Team

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