I’m Jason Bennett.
My story is one of resilience, leadership, and the pursuit of authenticity in a world that often values conformity
My Autism & ADHD Journey
From Hidden Struggles to Professional Success
Undiagnosed Autism & ADHD
My Early Journey: At the tender age of 19, learning I was about to become a father sparked my drive to provide and succeed, pushing me to leave delinquency behind and step into the corporate world. Looking back, I can now see how my then-undiagnosed neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism/ASD) shaped my identity and created both unique challenges and hidden strengths that would define my professional journey.
Software Engineer to Tech Executive
A Career Evolution: With newfound responsibilities, I balanced parenthood, marriage, and a demanding career, often feeling I was swimming against the current. I began as a software engineer, fueled by analytical curiosity and a talent for problem-solving. Driven to prove myself, I thrived in high-pressure environments where my pattern recognition, conceptual thinking, hyperfocus, and unconventional perspective propelled me into tech, product, and operations leadership and executive roles across numerous global organisations.
Transformation Amid Tension
Navigating Change: I naturally gravitated toward leading complex tech transformations and creating order from chaos to achieve what others deemed impossible. Yet, leading change inevitably creates disruption and resistance, adding layers of stress to an already demanding role. Behind my professional facade was an exhausting effort to fit in, adapt, and meet expectations that felt fundamentally misaligned with who I was. This constant effort took its toll on my mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. Something needed to change.
Finding My Path
Diagnosis, Discovery, and a New Mission
Coaching Discovery
A Break Through: My first breakthrough came when I integrated coaching principles into my leadership approach—transforming my effectiveness and wellbeing while developing stronger communication skills that bridged neurological differences.
Late-Diagnosed Autism & ADHD
A Turning Point: The pivotal moment, however, was receiving my autism and ADHD diagnosis mid-executive career. This revelation forced me to reinterpret my entire history—my intense focus, systems thinking, energy fluctuations, and tendency to challenge workplace norms. I gradually recognised these weren't weaknesses but powerful strengths when properly channeled and supported.
Support Gap for Leaders
The Missing Piece: While seeking guidance, I discovered a significant gap—few professionals combined senior leadership experience with genuine understanding of ADHD and Autism, particularly regarding the complex interplay between professional demands and personal wellbeing. If I couldn't find the support I needed, others must be facing the same void. This realization inspired me to step away from my executive position and become the resource I wished I'd had.
Discovering Your Potential
From Personal Journey to Professional Mission
My Unique Approach
What I Bring: What sets my approach apart is my unique combination of deep technical expertise, leadership experience, specialised neurodivergent coaching credentials, extensive coaching practice with dozens of neurodivergent professionals, and first-hand understanding of neurodivergence. I've personally navigated this journey—experiencing the challenges, developing adaptations, and discovering breakthroughs.
Neurodivergent Coaching
Why It Matters: Today, I coach neurodivergent tech professionals, helping them leverage their unique strengths and navigate career challenges effectively. I guide individuals toward professional paths that genuinely fit their neurological makeup—aligning with their distinctive abilities, values, and perspectives.
Your Neurodivergent Edge
Unlocking Your Potential: Your neurodivergence isn't a limitation—it's your competitive edge. When properly understood and leveraged, it drives innovation, success, and meaningful impact. My mission is to help you work with your neurological wiring rather than against it, enabling you to flourish in alignment with your authentic self.
My coaching philosophy is simple…
it’s a journey of self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-advocacy
I believe in empowering ADHD, autistic and AuDHD individuals to weave neurodiversity into the tapestry of their lives, creating a professional journey that is not only successful but also fulfilling and authentic to their neurodiverse identity.
This is not just a professional mission; it’s a personal one
I aim to guide others through their own journeys, leveraging my experiences and insights to support their growth and self-discovery. It’s about crafting a life that celebrates neurodiversity and harnessing the unique qualities that each of us brings to the table.
Thank you for joining me on this path: Together, we can navigate the complexities of the professional world and champion a more inclusive, understanding, and neurodiverse future.
