What would happen if everyone approached each other with compassion and curiosity? What if today’s people managers led with vulnerability and empathy? Hi, my name is Taylor and I’m neurodivergent, a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), non-binary and I work in the corporate world. When your baseline is high anxiety and overstimulation; overwhelm, depression and burnout are right around the corner. Join me as we talk through masking at work and life, discovering my ADHD through community, accessibility, customized self-care and why we need to destigmatize mental health yesterday.
Bridget FinkeldeyTaylor Bikowski is the Global Event and Strategy Manager at Red Hat focusing on the annual external flagship event and regional Forums. Bikowski is a neurodivergent powerhouse who leads with vulnerability, transparency and empathy and is the Global Co-Chair of the Mental Health and Neurodiversity DEI Community.
Bridget FinkeldeyMeg Alexander joined the PowerToFly community as a job-seeker in 2014, eventually landing her first remote role working for PowerToFly's Delivery Team. Her professional experience includes roles as a Talent Advocate, Head of Purchasing for a window factory, audiobook publishing, & more than 5 years as a paralegal. She has a bachelor's degree in Art History from Indiana University (mint condition, never been used!), where she also earned a varsity letter for Women's Rowing. She loves DIY projects and will never say no to french fries. She lives in Toledo, OH with her husband Aaron, an engineering technician, and their dogs, Radar & Cake.