Neurodivergence and trauma are often talked about as separate things.   One is framed as how you’re wired; the other as what happened to you. But in lived experience—especially in the body—they frequently overlap in powerful, confusing, and deeply human ways. Both show up as dysregulation. The Body Doesn’t Care About Labels Whether dysregulation comes from growing up autistic or ADHD in a world that wasn’t built for you, from chronic stress, attachment ruptures, or acute trau

3,000 coaching sessions. I’ve been sitting with that number today. Not because it’s impressive on paper — but because of what it represents. 3,000 moments of trust. 3,000 times someone chose to show up honestly. 3,000 conversations where people let themselves be seen — in their doubt, ambition, exhaustion, brilliance, grief, courage. My clients have been my greatest teachers. They’ve taught me about resilience, about humour in the dark places, about the quiet strength it take

It was an absolute privilege to be given the opportunity to share my story and talk about Workplace Equity and Neurodiversity for   INSEAD   yesterday at their Inclusivity Day. Together, we can build a workplace where every voice matters. Thanks to   Uliana Muravyeva   and  Anne Aujard  for supporting this initiative, and bringing awareness to such an important issue.   #inclusivity   #neurodiversity   #strongertogether

Happy Diwali. I spent a few months in India during my mid 30’s and it left a lasting impression on me. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, symbolising the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. In today’s polarised world it can be easy to ignore the nuance that exists. Part of my ongoing journey has been in exploring my own shadow parts. By bringing these into the light, it has helped me see both the external world and my o

It’s hard to compare my AuDHD brain with other people’s, when this is all I’ve ever known. But learning about how I function, and others too,  Has given me a road map, so I can return home. My Autistic brain likes structure and order. My ADHD thrives in the chaos. My Autistic brain likes rules and context. My ADHD brain likes to break the rules,  It struggles with boundaries, and sees endless possibilities. My Autistic brain can sometimes feel like I’m missing a user manual.

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