Adulting with Autism
Control Your Career: Burnout, Pivots & Advocacy for Neurodivergent Pros w/ Julia Toothacre
16 Aug 2025
Send us a textFeeling stuck, burned out, or boxed in at work? Career strategist Julia Toothacre (Ride The Tide Collective) breaks down how neurodivergent professionals can own their careers—without masking or burning out. We cover smart pivots (without “starting over”), asking for accommodations that actually help, navigating toxic managers, handling feedback without spiraling, and building influence in ways that fit your brain.In this episodeHow to spot misfit roles vs. misfit cultures—and what to do nextPractical accommodations (agendas, debriefs, flexible hours) that boost performanceManager conflict: scripts, documentation, and when to loop in HRCareer pivots that don’t send you back to entry-levelAdvocacy without oversharing: lead with strengths like pattern recognitionBurnout cues, recovery, and sustainable advancementAbout JuliaJulia Toothacre is a strategic career consultant, coach, and host of the Control Your Career podcast. She’s guided thousands of high-achieving professionals with a 5-phase framework to clarify goals, build influence, and move up—minus the burnout.Links & resources🧠 Julia’s site & podcast: RideTheTideCollective.com 🎙️ Control Your Career (podcast): search “Control Your Career – Ride The Tide Collective”Events & Summits✨ NeuroThrive Autism Workshop (July 31): https://autismsupport.live/july-aprilratchford 🤝 Social Connections Summit 2025: https://www.patternsofpossibility.com/scs2025Support & affiliates🛒 Support the podcast & merch: linktr.ee/adultingwithautism ⚡ Tools for neurodivergent success: MFISH 4-in-1 Charger https://mfish.shop/discount/mfishAdultingwithAutismPodcast(Direct shop) https://adulting-with-autism-shop.fourthwall.com/ (NeuroThrive alt link) https://autismsupport.live/ntsalespage-july-step?am_id=aprilratchfordConnect with JuliaWebsite: RideTheTideCollective.com LinkedIn: search “Julia Toothacre” Podcast: Control Your CareerConnect with Adulting With AutismInstagram | Facebook | TikTok | LinkedIn: linktr.ee/adultingwithautism Email: adultingwithautism.podcAutistic adulting chaos? My MFish Dragon Charger slays—sleek, bold design with soul (no Apple boredom!), powers phone/laptop through BTS sessions. Daily obsession for my neurodivergent brain—ordering more! Quick pre-roll from Adulting with Autism. Affiliate link below (I earn from purchases—thanks!) Get fierce for fall with the Empowerment Collection and Power in the Frequency! Bold colors, ultimate comfort, and designs made for neurodivergent pride. Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.mfish: Organize. Simplify. WinEco-friendly, high-quality tech tool to simplify school, work and lifeFind Your Fierce This Fall: Empowerment Shop now to support the show and join the Alliance—find your new favorite at the link in show notes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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