Lens Not Label: The book I helped bring to life

by Claire Pedrick and Kim Whitten

Do you ever feel unsure how to work with a neurodivergent colleague, employee or client? You’re not alone, and the answer might be simpler than you think.

Lens Not Label: A Conversational Guide for Working More Effectively With Neurodivergent People is a practical guide for managers, leaders, and coaches who want to work more confidently with neurodivergent people. Written by Claire Pedrick and Kim Witten, it draws on thousands of real conversations to challenge the way we typically approach neurodiversity in the workplace.

I worked closely with Claire and Kim as a contributor, helping to bring the book to life. It reflects so much of what I believe about this work: listening well matters more than labels.

Lens Not Label publishes on Monday, 16 November 2026.