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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.
ADHD and Burnout: Why Trying to Work Like Everyone Else Doesn’t Work
For so many of my clients, “productivity” has always felt like a moving target. They’ve tried every planner, colour-coded system, and time-blocking method out there and still ended up burnt out. As a Manchester based ADHD coach, I see this all the time. Most people with ADHD or executive functioning challenges aren’t short on effort; they’re working against systems that were never built for how their brain actually works. Coaching isn’t about teaching you to fit into that mou
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Parenting a Child with ADHD: Understanding Meltdowns, Developmental Delay, and Parenting Strategies
Learn why ADHD isn’t “bad behaviour,” how executive functioning delays affect children, and simple parenting strategies to handle meltdowns.
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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
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I’ve Been Nominated for a Global Women’s Business Award 2025
I'm so excited to share that I’ve been nominated for the Women’s Business Awards 2025 ! Out of hundreds of incredible women across the UK...
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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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What an ADHD Business Coach Actually Does (And Why It’s Different)
Running a business when you have ADHD can feel like trying to juggle flaming swords while blindfolded. Some days you're flying. Other...
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Executive Functioning, ADHD, and Autism – Why the Glaringly Obvious Isn’t Always So Obvious
Executive functioning skills are the unseen engine behind everything we do—planning, organising, remembering tasks, and adapting to...
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The Mental Load of ADHD: Navigating Struggles and Executive Functioning Skills as an ADHD Parent and Business Owner
Living with ADHD often means juggling numerous responsibilities while managing a constant mental checklist. For parents who also run a business, this struggle feels even more intense. The mental load can become overwhelming, leaving you questioning why tasks seem harder for you compared to your neurotypical friends and family. This blog post will examine the unique mental load that ADHD parents experience, how executive functioning skills fit into the picture, and offer speci
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