In The Media
Rita Ramakrishnan is a sought-after expert on neurodivergent leadership, workplace neuroinclusion, and building cultures where diverse thinkers thrive. Rita's work has sparked conversations about what neurodivergent leadership actually looks like – and why most workplaces are getting it wrong.Her insights have been featured in leading business publications and podcasts reaching executives, HR leaders, and neurodivergent professionals worldwide.
Featured Publications
Forbes | Master Your Performance Review | Expert strategies for navigating year-end performance conversations with confidence.
Forbes | 10 AI Predictions For 2026: Top Experts Share New Trends | Rita shares her thoughts on AI and human interaction in 2026
Business Insider | How a Late Diagnosis Changed Everything | Rita shares her personal journey from Big 4 consulting to Chief People Officer – and how an adult neurodivergence diagnosis reframed her entire career.
HR Executive | The Inconvenient Truth About AI in 2026: Humans Are the Complicated Part | Why the future of work isn't about technology –it's about leading humans through change.
Podcast Appearances
Hacking Your ADHD with William Curb | Leading with Strengths and ADHD in the Workplace How ADHD executives can stop fighting their brains and start building systems that actually work.
On The Spectrum with Sonia Chand | From Masking to Leading: Navigating the World as a Neurodivergent Woman The hidden costs of masking at work and what it takes to lead authentically as a neurodivergent woman.
The Modern Manager with Mamie Kanfer Stewart | What Managers Get Wrong About ADHD at Work (and How to Get It Right) Practical guidance for managers who want to support – not accidentally sabotage—their ADHD team members.
Unlocked with Skot Waldron | Unlocking ADHD, Autism, and Other People Who May Not Think Like You Why cognitive diversity is a leadership superpower – and how to unlock it in yourself and your teams.
Brilliantly Resilient with Mary Fran Bontempo | Harnessing Neurodivergent Brilliance Reframing neurodivergent traits from deficits to competitive advantages.
The Made Leader with Jen Arnold | Proven Strategies for Neurodivergent Success Evidence-based frameworks for neurodivergent leaders navigating executive roles.
Bob n Joyce Talk HR n OD with Bob Stapleton & Joyce Wilson Sanford | Why Neurodivergent Leaders Hold Untapped Power The business case for neuroinclusion – and what HR leaders are missing.
Stating the Obvious with Tim Stanton | Neurodivergence in the Workplace for C-Suite Executives What senior leaders need to understand about neurodivergence in their organizations—and in themselves.
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She speaks on neurodivergent leadership, neuroinclusion in the workplace, executive coaching, and building cultures where cognitive diversity thrives.