Neuro-Affirming Coaching: Understanding and Supporting Diverse Minds (EN)

In this interactive workshop, we will open the discussion on how we can better support clients with neurodivergent traits and/or diagnoses.

Through conversation, we will build a clearer understanding of how to support neurodivergent clients. Whether your clients have a formal diagnosis, have never been diagnosed, or exhibit neurodivergent traits, you’ll be better equipped to help them achieve lasting success.

As coaches, we know that every client has their own way of thinking, learning, and engaging with the world. One important aspect of this is neurodivergence—a broad range of cognitive variations like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and more. Neurodivergent traits can show up in a variety of ways, including differences in focus, organization, sensory sensitivities, or social interactions. Importantly, these traits are not limited to those with formal diagnoses; many individuals exhibit neurodivergent characteristics without even realizing it.

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Research suggests that approximately 15% to 20% of the global population (PMC) may have neurodivergent traits, even if they aren’t formally diagnosed. This means that as coaches, we’ll likely encounter clients whose ways of thinking, processing information, and tackling challenges may differ from conventional approaches.

By adopting a neuro-affirming approach, we ensure that we don’t dismiss these traits and are equipped to support these clients, creating a space where they feel seen, understood, and empowered to use their strengths to succeed.

In this workshop, we will discuss:
* Inclusive, affirming language
* Stereotypes and misconceptions
* Neurodivergent strengths and challenges
* Focus from deficits to strengths

We look forward to seeing you there!

Language: English.
CCE: CC – Pending approval, RD – 0.5

Coaches

Ralu (Elena) Nistor-Lustermans

ICF Credential: ACC

Ralu Nistor-Lustermans ACC acts as a leadership and team coach, trainer and facilitator. She is also an NLP practitioner, a certified practitioner in Brain and Behaviour Change, a mental health first aider (with MH England) and a neurodiversity advocate.
She is the founder of ERNL, a business coaching and advisory consultancy whose aim is to create more inclusive work environments.

Ralu is part of ICF Netherlands DEIB group, with a particular interest in neuro-affirming coaching.

Jen Harris

ICF Credential: ACC

Working as a Career Wellness Coach for individuals and as a Transformation Program Manager for organizations, Jen is deeply passionate about creating environments where everyone is enabled to thrive, believing that such a mind set leads to a lighter, more profitable, and innovative future for all.

Originally from England, Jen has lived and worked in Sydney, London, Paris, and now calls Amsterdam, where she has been living and working for the last 10 years, home.

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