About Sarah
Get in touch with us at hello@sjhardy.com
I’m Sarah!
An ADHD and business coach, consultant, and late-diagnosed neurodivergent woman. I work with individuals and organisations who are ready to stop battling their brains and start building support that actually works.
I specialise in supporting:
Neurodivergent adults figuring out how to work
with their brain.
Self-employed creatives and service providers who feel out of control behind the scenes.
Employers and managers who want to create inclusive support — not just tick-box adjustments.
I don’t believe in hustle, one-size-fits-all solutions, or fixing people who aren’t broken.
I believe in clarity, gentle structure, and sustainable support. Coaching with me is practical, affirming, and grounded in what
works for you.
A Bit About My Background
I bring over 20 years of experience in coaching, business operations, and behind-the-scenes support.
I’ve worked with founders, freelancers, overwhelmed parents, and ambitious professionals trying to stay afloat, often while masking.
I hold a first-class BSc in Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Counselling, and I’m currently completing my Master’s in Positive Psychology and Coaching.
I am an EMCC-accredited, ADHD Works certified, trauma-informed practitioner.
My approach is shaped by:
Polyvagal Theory
Strengths-Based Coaching
Positive Psychology tools like VIA Strengths and Positive Intelligence saboteurs
Real-world experience supporting neurodivergent business owners and professionals
Why I’m Passionate About ADHD Coaching
I was diagnosed with ADHD at 35 — after years of pushing through, people-pleasing, and wondering why I couldn’t keep up without burning out.
That diagnosis didn’t just explain a lot, it reshaped everything. It led me to build a coaching and business support practice that blends lived experience, evidence-based psychology, and genuinely useful strategies for real life.
Whether I’m helping someone plan their week, unpick a career crossroads, or stop saying yes to everything out of guilt, the goal is always the same: to feel more like yourself again, and to move forward in a way that feels doable.
Who I Work With
I work with people who are brilliant, thoughtful, and completely burnt out by systems that weren’t designed for them.
Many of my clients are:
Neurodivergent adults navigating life after a late ADHD or Autism discovery
Coaches, creatives, and self-employed professionals trying to stay organised without losing themselves
Parents who’ve been holding everything together and are ready for support that actually supports them
Business owners who need someone in their corner
You don’t have to be diagnosed.
You don’t have to explain how your brain works.
You just have to be ready to do things differently with someone who gets it.
Qualifications
Certified ADHD Coach (ADHD Works)
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Counselling (1st Class)
Master’s in Positive Psychology and Coaching (in progress)
Graduate Member, The British Psychological Society
EMCC Master Practitioner (in training)
Mental Health First Aider
Level 2 & 3 Certificates in Counselling Skills
Volunteer experience with Home-Start and Shout Crisis Text Line
Awards & Recognition
Business Coach of The Year - Finalist
The UK Small Business Awards, 2025
Business Mum of the Year - Finalist
Women's Business Awards, 2025
Emmeline Pankhurst Award - Finalist
I Love Manchester Awards, 2025
ADHD Coach of the Year - Nominee
Paseda360, 2025
Nominee - Manchester & North West
Prestige Awards, 2025/26
