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The Blog: Coaching, Business Support & Neurodivergent Insights
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Welcome to the blog. Here you’ll find calm, honest, neurodivergent-informed guidance on ADHD, Autism, Access to Work, coaching, business support and more.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overloaded, or just ready for things to work differently — there’s something here for you.

Business Support
Practical, neurodivergent-informed support for self-employed creatives, coaches, and freelancers. From Access to Work to diary management, learn how to protect your time, energy and business. Sarah Hardy Coaching & Business Support.


ADHD in the Workplace: Why Capable Employees Still Struggle (And What Actually Helps)
Adults with ADHD often struggle at work despite being capable. This article explains executive functioning challenges, how ADHD shows up in professional settings, and practical workplace adjustments that help neurodivergent employees thrive.
7 min read


A Brilliant Morning at the Mend + Tend Event at Manchester Museum
A reflection on attending the Mend + Tend event hosted by A Brilliant Thing CIC at Manchester Museum. A morning of connection, community, co
3 min read


How to Get the Most Out of Your PA with Access to Work Support
Receiving an Access to Work award can feel like a huge relief.
If you’re a professional with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or another neurodivergent condition, the scheme can fund support such as:
a virtual assistant (VA)
a support worker
a personal assistant (PA)
workplace coaching.
7 min read


Why You Keep Putting Off Coaching... And How to Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time
You said you wanted this. You even booked the call. But here you are, rescheduling again, waiting for life to calm down, waiting to feel...
3 min read
Virtual Assistant (VA) vs. Specialist Support Worker: What’s Best for ADHD or Neurodiverse Entrepreneurs?
How to Choose the Right Support for Your Brain, Business, and Budget. (Including Access to Work Grant Funding) Running a business when...
3 min read


What Does an Access to Work-Funded Support Worker (VA | Virtual Assistant) Actually Do for Self-Employed People or Business Owners?
Running your own business or being self-employed can be exciting, creative, and empowering. But it can also be isolating, overwhelming,...
2 min read


ADHD Burnout: Why You’re Not Lazy and Why Everyday Tasks Feel Impossible
Many adults with ADHD blame themselves for procrastination or lack of motivation. In reality, executive functioning challenges and burnout may be the real cause.
5 min read


Access to Work: How to Use the Grant to Fund Coaching or Business Support (Even If You’re Self-Employed)
If you’re neurodivergent and struggling with work, whether in employment or running your own business, you might be eligible for government-funded help and most people don’t realise just how accessible that support can be. The Access to Work (ATW) scheme is one of the UK’s most underused resources for neurodivergent adults. It can fund coaching, admin support, assistive technology and more, including practical, day-to-day help that makes work manageable again. As someone who
3 min read


Business Support for Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs: You Don’t Have to Do It All Alone
Running a business as a neurodivergent person can be exciting, creative and completely exhausting. You probably started your business...
3 min read


Drowning in Digital Clutter? Here’s How One Session Changed Everything
Feeling overwhelmed by emails, logins, calendars and chaos? It’s time for a Digital Declutter. Three calendars. Three email accounts. No...
3 min read


Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Why Coaching and Strategy Support Should Be Part of Your Inclusion Plan
If you're an HR professional , L&D manager , or EDI lead , chances are you’re looking for ways to better support your neurodivergent...
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