Embracing Neurodiversity in Coaching

<p>Hannah Breslin chats to host Beth Clare McManus about her journey as a neurodivergent coach, emphasising authenticity, safety, and flexible practices tailored to neurodiverse clients. She discusses her approach to coaching, community, and the importance of modelling vulnerability and self-care.</p><p>Conversations with Members is a series of personal, community-driven conversations, celebrating the expertise, values and lived experience of the EMCC UK coaching, mentoring, and supervision community.</p><p>The series aims to inspire, inform, and connect our members by sharing insights into real-world practice and the evolving nature of the field. Each conversation balances storytelling with practical reflections, offering a unique window into the diverse perspectives of our membership.</p><p><strong>Hannah Breslin</strong> is a neurodiversity-affirming coach, educator and consultant who specialises in supporting individuals and organisations to deepen their understanding of neurodiversity.</p><p>Hannah received late diagnoses of autism, ADHD and dyscalculia, which transformed her life. After spending 10 years working as a practicing artist, followed by 15 years in higher education, she retrained as a coach. She now coaches late-identified neurodivergent professionals and helps them make sense of their neurodivergent identities.</p><p>With a continuing passion for education, Hannah designs and facilitates training for teams and founders, with a particular focus on supporting coaches who want to ensure their practice is neuroaffirming.</p><p>Connect here: <a href="https://coachingfordifference.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Neurodiversity affirming coaching &amp; training</a></p><p><strong>Beth Clare McManus</strong> is a psychologist, artist, and researcher living in Manchester, UK. She is an EMCC accredited coach at senior practitioner level and works as a coaching supervisor, with specialisms in coach wellbeing and the creative self. Her best work happens at the intersection of psychology, coaching and creativity.</p><p>We’re not here to say there’s just one ‘right’ way of working. Think of this as food for thought. Take into account your own level of experience, chat with a supervisor if you’re working through more experimental ideas, and always keep your practice in line with the <a href="https://globalcodeofethics.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Global Code of Ethics</a>.</p><p>At EMCC UK, we are passionate about sharing resources on relevant topics for our members. This includes sharing views from different perspectives. Please note that any views expressed in our content are based on individual contributor experience and not necessarily endorsed by EMCC UK. The content offered is for general information only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice.</p><p>Produced and edited by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sbrown81/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Stephen Brown</a>.</p><p>Original music by Stephen Brown.</p>