ABOUT

Over the last 10 years, I have focused on supporting job seekers to successfully navigate the jobs market and find employment with forward-thinking, supporting employers. This means that I am well placed to assist job seekers in finding work and to support organisations with the recruitment and retention of staff.

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I have an excellent understanding of how companies’ recruitment methods are preventing them from sourcing excellent candidates and what candidates need to do in order to overcome the barriers.

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Unfortunately, job search can be harder for those with invisible differences like neurodivergence. I have lived experience of neurodivergence and understand many of the challenges neurodivergent job seekers and employees face in our more neurotypical centric world. I am seeing pockets of really positive change but understanding and acceptance fluctuates depending on the industry and on the recruiting organisation.

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Women have been particularly left behind in terms of neurodivergent diagnosis and it is unsurprising that many female clients come to me in their 30s, 40s, and 50s having only just been diagnosed. They come to coaching wanting to re-evaluate where they are in terms of their career, employer, fulfilment & skillset they want to use. They also want to consider what support could and should be available to them going forward.

 

I myself only realised I was neurodivergent in my 40’s (despite obvious signs). It was literally an A-ha moment. Everything suddenly made more sense and finally I understood why I had always felt as though I learned and thought differently from my neurotypical peers…and it was because I did and still do. This infuriated some teachers but my skills were appreciated in business, especially in the way I can see how things connect, can identify the opportunity in most problems and am always capable of finding workable innovative solutions. 

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Neurodivergence should not stop you from learning and achieving. However, we do learn and work better when we can follow our interests and passions and this is something to consider when thinking about the work we want to do.

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We spend so much of our time at work, so let’s be happy with what we do. Let’s seek jobs and employers we’re really suited to.

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Professional standards are important in my work and I abide by two sets of codes of standards and ethics. I am a registered member of the Careers Development Institute and a Chartered Member of the CIPD.

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On a personal note for those interested, I'm a total sea-creature. I should have probably been born with fins! I love being in it, on it and by it. In fact, the sea was the main reason I ditched the hustle and bustle of London for the salty breeze of the Dorset coast. There is something about gazing upon that vast expanse of water which for me, really opens up a sense of perspective and freedom.

And then there is being closer to the natural beauty of the Jurassic coastline which makes me happier than a seagull with a chip. I really enjoy going for long hikes with friends, away from the crowds, where the only company we have are the occasional sheep or cow.