We deliver practical, real-world career and workplace coaching that leads to meaningful, sustainable careers and the independence these provide.
Specialised Coaching & Mentoring
Neurodivergent adults often face significant barriers after years of misinterpretation, underemployment, and financial instability. Our coaching addresses the real-world impacts to our clients’ lives. Our areas of focus include:
ADHD/ASD CAREER COACHING differs from standard career coaching in several keyways, focusing on the distinct needs of neurodivergent individuals by supporting clients in aligning their work with how they naturally operate, fostering sustainable growth and success. This includes:
* Understanding Cognitive Patterns and Motivations:
* Executive Function Support:
* Sensory and Environmental Adaptations:
* Task and Routine Structuring:
* Flexible Career Path Design:
* Negotiation, Self-Advocacy and Communication Skills:
* Personalised Goal Setting and Progress Tracking:
* Strengths-Based Approach:
* Focus on Building Self-Confidence and Resilience:
* Holistic Approach to Career and Life Management:
NAVIGATING THE WORKPLACE.
We assist clients navigate the workplace. We provide practical strategies to manage sensory sensitivities, interpret social cues, communicate needs, and advocate for accommodations. By developing personalized routines, conflict resolution skills, and stress management techniques, we empower you to thrive professionally and foster positive workplace.
STRENGTHS BASED.
Our clients come with a trove of hidden achievements, successes, strengths and skillsets just begging to be capitalised on.
Our career coaching is based on a range of strengths-based tools, including assessments of strengths, values, and interests, as well as techniques like job crafting, positive psychology, Appreciative Inquiry, and narrative coaching. Our approach incorporates executive function support, sensory-friendly goal setting, routine development, cognitive behavioral coaching, and assistive technology. Additionally, we focus on strengths identification, sensory adaptations, self-advocacy, and career matching, offering practical strategies for personal and professional success.
TRAUMA-INFORMED.
Trauma responses can sometimes look very similar to symptoms of autism and ADHD. Trauma can influence brain function, behavior, and emotional responses, leading to experiences that can mimic neurodivergent traits, including sensory sensitivities, challenges with attention, and social communication differences.
Our trauma-informed practice recognises the pervasive impact of trauma and endeavours to ensure that every interaction is sensitive to the effects of that trauma. The key elements of our trauma-informed practice include trauma awareness, ensuring safety, building trust through transparency, fostering empowerment and choice, respecting boundaries, embracing cultural sensitivity, avoiding re-traumatization, promoting collaboration and mutuality, and taking a holistic approach.
It is important to note that we are a trauma-informed practice, not a trauma clinic. Our goal is not to resolve trauma, but to provide practical strategies to help clients live and work successfully despite trauma.
Many late-identified neurodivergent adults face significant barriers after years of being misinterpreted, underemployed, and experiencing financial instability.
The core of our coaching is addressing the real-world effects of late diagnosis. We help our clients adjust their work to align with their unique skills and advocate for accommodations and compensation appropriate to their skill level and value.
Workshops & Retreats
What Our Clients Say
I used to feel powerless and overwhelmed when project delays impacted my work as I was unsure of how to speak up without causing conflict. Abbey helped me develop the confidence to advocate for myself, set boundaries, and ensure support without compromising professional relationships. I now feel in control, can navigate workplace challenges, and maintain relationships while keeping my work on track. – L.S.
Self-Advocacy
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