Callie Elward-Barrett

Callie Elward-Barrett is the Executive Director, & Chair, Neurodiversity Network at the Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

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The three things no one tells you about leading a neurodivergent team

By Callie Elward-Barrett | 28 August 2025

When I first received my ADHD diagnosis at 42, I was resistant. Like many professionals, I didn’t think I fit the typical narrative. I was managing a senior role in the public service, leading teams, and appearing successful on the surface. But underneath, I was masking at enormous personal cost, bringing home anxiety and exhaustion…