Becca Burke

Speaker

Empowering Neurodiversity in the workplace

Hi, I am Becca!

I'm Becca, a passionate advocate for neurodiversity and understanding ADHD in the workplace. Living with ADHD (combined presentation) myself, I bring a unique blend of professional experiences and personal insights to the conversation about creating inclusive, productive work environments. Equity in the workplace is especially important for us as neurodiverse folk; if given the adjustments and support we need, we can not only survive, but thrive at work.

My professional journey

My career path has been varied, in true ADHD style! From my early days in customer relations to roles in sales and account management, I've always excelled in building relationships and understanding people's needs. My time at a FTSE 100 bank gave me a solid foundation for navigating large organisations and the politics of the office environment, and I then had to adapt quickly to the drastic changes of the Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown. It was during this time, recognising the disruption to my routine, hyperfocusing on work outside of my core hours, and my inability to finish any tasks to completion, that I realised something wasn’t working for my brain.

Throughout my career, I’ve recognised that I was struggling, but never quite understood why. I saw so much of my own journey in the struggles I heard from other neurodiverse people, and I wanted to find a way that I could tangibly make a difference. After my own diagnosis in early 2024, I was inspired to become an ADHD Coach with Leanne Maskell's ADHD Works, and led to me being headhunted for Inclusive Change Ltd as Support Specialist.

My Areas of Expertise

- ADHD awareness and management strategies

- Education and training around ADHD for businesses

- Job coaching neurodivergent clients at work

- Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria awareness/training

- Business process improvement for neurodiverse workforce support

- Working with clients as a neurodiversity educated Virtual Assistant

- Neurodivergent talent recruitment and retention

- ADHD Works Level 1 Coach

Living with ADHD

- Physiological difference in the brain

- ADHD facts and figures

- Common misconceptions

- Lived experience

- Interactive Q&A

ADHD in the Workplace

- Common challenges and strategies

- Strengths ADHDers bring to the workplace

- Challenges for us in the workplace

- Helpful strategies

- Reasonable Adjustments

- Equality Act 2010 protection

My Speaking Style

I pride myself on being engaging, insightful, and empathetic. My presentations blend personal anecdotes, research-based strategies, and interactive elements that leave audiences both informed and inspired. I like making complex topics accessible, and providing concrete, implementable solutions to common workplace challenges.

Why Choose Me?

At Inclusive Change, we understand your ‘Why,’ and meet you where you are on your journey as a business. Whether you're looking to educate your HR or leadership teams, or provide valuable insights to your entire organisation, I can help. I don’t believe that we as neurodivergent people need to change who we are to succeed; with the right support, education and awareness, we can be ourselves without compromise.

Work with me

Ready to transform your understanding of ADHD in the workplace?

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Read my blog here: https://inclusivechange.co.uk/blog/b/adhd-and-me

The blog

Two women sitting side by side at the business show, one of which is Becca.

Reflecting on the Bath and North Somerset Business Show

Events

March 12, 2025•2 min read

Last week, I had the privilege of speaking on the Inclusive and Neurodiverse Workplaces panel at the Bath and North Somerset Business Show (#BANESBS). Representing Inclusive Change in my role as ADHD Coach and Trainer, I was excited to share lived experience of and professional insights of Neurodiversity in the Workplace.

We kicked things off by talking about the barriers we’ve faced as neurodivergent professionals. One that came up repeatedly? Disbelief. Many of us have had our diagnoses questioned, especially if we don’t fit outdated stereotypes.

Becca, a blonde woman, seemingly getting an idea.

"You have a successful career, how can you be neurodivergent?"
"Are you sure you’re dyslexic? You write emails just fine."
"You don’t seem autistic."
“You always have the answer, you can't have ADHD.”

There is an assumption that ADHD looks the same in everyone makes it even harder to get the right support. The reality is, workplaces still focus too much on what they think we ‘lack’ rather than recognising our strengths. ADHD is still misunderstood, with workplaces focusing on perceived deficits rather than recognising neurodivergent strengths.

So, what can businesses do?

First, education is crucial. Employers need to understand that neurodiversity isn’t a deficit - it’s a different way of thinking. Neurodiversity awareness training, Neurodiversity awareness training helps employers move beyond misconceptions.

Second, reasonable adjustments matter. ADHD is legally recognised as a disability under the Equality Act 2010, meaning workplaces must provide accommodations like flexible working or quiet spaces.

Finally, cultural change is everything. People should feel safe disclosing their neurodivergence without fear of discrimination. Consider establishing a Peer Network to offer support and shared experiences.

The best part of the event? Hearing from others with lived experience. Conversations like these remind us that change is happening, it just takes businesses willing to listen, learn, and take action. Neurodivergent employees don’t need ‘fixing’, workplaces do! With the right support, businesses can harness the immense value of neurodivergent minds.

Want to learn more about creating an inclusive workplace? Inclusive Change can help you: book a call here.

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