What is neurodivergent coaching?

Neurodivergent coaching is a specialized approach tailored specifically for ADHD and autistic professionals, including leaders and executives. It recognizes how ADHD traits (like hyperfocus, creativity, and nonlinear thinking) and autistic strengths (such as pattern recognition, analytical thinking, and attention to detail) can be leveraged in professional environments. For workplace settings, this coaching helps create accommodations and strategies that transform potential challenges into competitive advantages while supporting authentic leadership development.

How do we support neurodivergent individuals?

We support ADHD and autistic professionals, including executives and leaders, through personalized neuroaffirmative coaching. For ADHD professionals, we develop strategies for prioritization, focus management, and harnessing creative thinking. For autistic professionals, we address communication in workplace settings, sensory management, and leveraging analytical strengths. Our executive coaching specifically helps neurodivergent leaders manage teams effectively while maintaining authenticity, creating workplace environments where both they and their teams can thrive.

How is neurodivergent coaching different?

Neurodivergent coaching differs by addressing the specific needs of ADHD and autistic professionals in leadership and workplace contexts. For ADHD executives, we incorporate strategies for managing attention variability and harnessing hyperfocus. For autistic leaders, we address social communication in high-stakes environments and creating sustainable systems. Our approach recognizes how ADHD and autism influence workplace dynamics uniquely, particularly in leadership roles where executive functioning, communication, and relationship management are critical to success.

What are organisation transformations?

Organisation transformations are comprehensive workplace changes that accommodate and leverage ADHD and autistic talent at all levels. We help redesign work environments to support sensory needs of autistic employees, implement flexible work practices that benefit ADHD professionals, and train neurotypical leaders to better understand neurodivergent team members. These transformations include specific adaptations for recruiting, retaining, and developing neurodivergent talent, with particular attention to supporting ADHD and autistic employees in leadership tracks who may face unique barriers to advancement.

What is Coaching for Professionals?

Coaching for Professionals offers specialized support for ADHD and autistic individuals across career stages. For ADHD executives, we focus on sustainable leadership practices that leverage spontaneity and innovation while managing time and priorities. For autistic leaders, we develop strategies for navigating social dynamics, change management, and effective communication in leadership roles. Our services include career coaching for finding suitable workplace environments, executive coaching for neurodivergent leaders managing teams, and founder coaching for ADHD and autistic entrepreneurs building neurodiversity-affirming businesses.

How to choose a neurodivergent coach?

When choosing a coach for ADHD or autism support, particularly for leadership or executive roles, look for someone with understanding of your specific neurotype in workplace contexts. The ideal coach should have experience with leaders who share your neurological profile, demonstrate knowledge of industry-specific challenges for neurodivergent professionals, and offer strategies that work with your natural thinking style. For workplace coaching, they should understand organizational dynamics and how ADHD and autistic traits manifest in professional settings, especially in leadership positions with complex responsibilities.

What is the introductory call?

The introductory call is a complimentary 25-minute session where we discuss how ADHD or autism affects your professional life, leadership challenges, or workplace concerns. For executives and leaders, we'll explore how your neurodivergent traits influence your leadership style and team dynamics. For workplace-related inquiries, we'll discuss organizational needs and potential transformations. This call helps determine if our specialized ADHD and autism coaching approach aligns with your professional goals, whether you're seeking individual development or organization-wide neurodiversity initiatives.

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Neurodivergent coaching is a personalised approach that caters to neurodivergent individuals, focusing on their unique thought patterns and strengths. It’s a partnership that respects your experiences and aims to boost your confidence and development through tailored sessions. This coaching is for anyone who identifies with neurodivergent traits, offering a space to understand and utilise your cognitive processes effectively. Our future-focused conversations promote positive dialogue, empowering you to set and achieve goals, overcome challenges, and navigate life’s journey. The essence of this coaching is to foster self-awareness, self-acceptance and advocacy, helping you to harness your insights for success in all areas of life.

Our coaching embraces a personalised approach, offering a series of 12 or more sessions tailored to fit your unique needs and preferences, whether it’s virtual, in-person, or on one of our walking sessions, surrounded by nature. We simplify the process with secure online booking and upfront pricing, and we’re here to help eligible clients with work funding. Our cancellation policy is as adaptable as our coaching, and we offer a scribe service for those who want it. We foster an environment where open communication flourishes, supporting your aspirations in a way that feels natural and free from the constraints of fixed goals.

Coaching for neurodivergent individuals is a unique process that facilitates self-discovery and the harnessing of personal strengths. It stands apart from consulting, which provides explicit solutions, as coaching guides individuals to find their own answers without direct advice. Unlike mentoring, where a mentor imparts wisdom based on their experiences, coaching supports clients in carving out their own journey. Therapy often delves into past issues to improve present coping mechanisms, but coaching concentrates on the present and future, aiming to optimise clients’ lives without focusing on past traumas. Training typically follows a structured curriculum to meet specific objectives, whereas coaching is highly personalised, helping clients to set and achieve their own goals in a way that suits them best. Additionally, coaching includes tailored education on understanding one’s brain wiring, further empowering individuals to utilise their neurodivergent thinking patterns effectively.

Our Organisation Transformations are a collaborative effort with businesses to foster inclusive work environments through Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) programs. It includes coaching for neurodivergent employees and managers, co-coaching for performance and cooperation, and comprehensive transformation programs aimed at revamping HR processes for inclusive organisational growth. This coaching approach values the diversity of thought and experience that neurodivergent individuals bring, contributing significantly to the overall success and well-being of the organisation. Services provided under this coaching are designed to support the growth of all employees and build a work culture that is supportive and inclusive.

Coaching for Professionals is a specialised service that supports neurodivergent professionals, leaders, and founders in leveraging their unique strengths to achieve personal and professional goals, aligning with their purpose. It benefits both diagnosed and self-identified neurodivergent individuals by fostering confidence, creating growth plans, and aiding in effective navigation of personal and professional life. The coaching process is collaborative and personalised, focusing on understanding neurodivergent thinking patterns, setting goals, and developing strategies to overcome challenges, all while considering the individual’s unique experiences and challenges.

Selecting a neurodivergent coach involves evaluating their qualifications, certifications, and the quality of their peer and client reviews. Look for certifications from recognised bodies like the International Coaching Federation (ICF) or the ADDCA Coaching Association, and qualifications in Autism Awareness and Mental Health Advocacy. Beyond credentials, consider independent evidence of their effectiveness, and other insights you’re able to glean into their practical skills and impact.

My own qualifications include ACC, AACC, and I am Autism Awareness and Mental Health Advocacy qualified. With a professional background in leadership across various sectors and personal experiences with ADHD and Autism, I bring a unique perspective to coaching. This blend of professional and personal insights ensures that I guide clients with empathy and understanding, aiming to create a more neuro-inclusive world. When choosing a coach, ensure their experience and approach resonate with your needs for a supportive growth journey.

The introductory call is a complimentary 30-minute session designed to satisfy your curiosity about coaching with no further obligations. It’s an opportunity for you to learn about the coaching process, ask questions, and see how it aligns with your goals. This call is a risk-free way for you to determine if coaching is the right step for you. Feel free to schedule your introductory call to discover the potential of coaching.