Coaching focused on Strengths and Neurodiversity
Discover and polish your strengths…. celebrate your differences
I am exploring neurodiversity (and specifically ADHD) in relation to trauma, genetic factors and the possibility of a ‘cure’. This is much too complex to tackle in one blog post, but here are some of my thoughts….
As a co-founder of the Neurodiversity Education Academy I regularly host their Community Gatherings. These happen once a month (check out the link at the bottom for more). In March we are shifting this to a new day and time and changing the structure a little. Instead of doing a 1-hour interactive presentation, we will …
As a co-founder of the Neurodiversity Education Academy I regularly host their Community Gatherings. These happen once a month ( check out the link at the bottom for more). And this year I’m doing something to soothe my own nervous system as well as -hopefully- that of some of the attendees. Past Year reflections and …
Because I’ll be offering a Strengths-Based group coaching program and course in the final quarter of 2022 I thought it would make sense to create some content on why I love to work with this coaching modality. Here is a short video: You can find a lot more information on the course page, here This …
Are you tired of feeling drained and unfulfilled, constantly fixating on your weaknesses, and struggling to find the motivation to reach your full potential? It’s time to break free from the cycle of self-doubt and embrace a new, empowering approach to personal growth. We know this is not easy, and that is why we’ve crafted …
Grant application open till August 31st – but please apply ASAP if you are interested! This is just a short announcement to let you know that the Mikel Rijsdijk coaching grant is now launched for its 4th year in a row. What was once a dream is now a returning piece of my yearly planning. …
The first days of September are a mix of feelings of stress, responsibility, and joy as I get to announce the recipients of my coaching grant for the second year in a row.
The importance of good sleep can hardly be overestimated. Especially for those with ADHD and other neurodivergencies. We need our time to replenish more than most! Meaning we need to go beyond the simple remedies like lavender oil and hot milk and dive deep into what can be problematic about sleep for us specifically. Things …
As I left the dietician’s office after our second appointment I wanted to cry. I did not, at that time, but later that evening, as I was taking a bath I did. I also began to unpack what about this experience was so extremely uncomfortable for me. I wanted to persist, I wanted to not …
Want to get coaching, but cannot decide where to get started/ what to work on? Here is a map….
Our ADHD can make it hard to stay out of overwhelm so here is a way to see the big picture of what could be coaching topics and/ or areas to develop strategies.