With 35 years of experience under my belt, I've had the privilege of leading teams of all shapes and sizes, brimming with unique and brilliant minds.

But, there's more to my story. I've found myself drawn towards supporting those with neuro-diverse diagnoses, and funnily enough, they've been drawn to me too. As I've journeyed through menopause, I've discovered more about my own symptoms, which may explain why we've had such a powerful connection. Believe me, I’ve been there.

I’m learning all the time both academically and anecdotally.

• People with untreated ADHD lose around 22 days of productivity every year
• Adults with ADHD are around 60% more likely to be fired and 3 times more likely to quit on impulse.
• NHS waiting lists for diagnosis are anything between 7-18 years.

People have described to me feelings of uselessness, not being good enough, failure, shame and embarrassment.

Late diagnosis creates a build-up of these feelings, leading to this impacting women with ADHD who are already having to work harder in the workplace to reach the same income and positions as men. These impacts are also felt beyond the workplace to home, hobbies, relationships and wellness.

If these are Your thoughts and feelings, they are not unique. Many women feel this way and this is magnified by ADHD. If it was then those 22 days of productivity would not be lost and there wouldn’t be 3 times the drain of women quitting on impulse. And you don’t have to be one of them. Even if you do choose to leave, you are leaving as a positive choice for you because you know you have found an organisation which will embrace your differences and support you because they know your worth. You aren’t lazy, useless and a failure for feeling this way.

You can find support and gain better knowledge and understanding. It is possible to let go of some of the shame and go easier on yourself. With a trusted and educated partner, you can find acceptance and stop berating yourself for things that are beyond your control. And that by working in partnership with someone you can uncover the brilliant women you can be.

Equity Change Lab is a project I run with 2 other brilliant coaches.

We're specialists in creating inclusive workplace cultures. With over a century of combined experience in multiple organisations as employees, senior leaders and executive coaches it’s no surprise that we’ve experienced firsthand how brilliant women are often overlooked, harassed, and undervalued.

This has driven our passion to use our talents to support women at all stages of their career to thrive. Our research has found that to help women excel, it's essential to create psychologically safe spaces, encourage open and non-judgmental discussions, and foster allyship. These are skills and mindsets that our Equity Suite of approaches, enable for all.

Our Equity Suite includes

• Equity Opener
• Equity Voices
• Equity Leadership Excellence
• Equity Empowerment
• Equity Allyship Space
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If you want to champion gender equity in your organisation, then get in touch to find out more about these offers.

Ready to get started?

07934 659227

sallycatercoach@gmail.com