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Neuro-Affirming Approaches for a Diverse Workforce

As workplaces become increasingly diverse and awareness of neurodiversity grows, coaches, managers, and HR professionals need practical skills to create truly inclusive environments that enable all employees to thrive.

This live 2-hour workshop with Gillian Jones-Williams, CEO of Emerge Development Consultancy, bridges that gap by offering evidence-based approaches that respect neurological differences while delivering practical results.

Understanding neurodiversity is no longer optional in modern coaching practice - it's fundamental to effective support. Many professionals work with neurodivergent clients or colleagues but lack confidence in the language, frameworks, and strategies to provide appropriate guidance. 

Whether you're new to the topic or looking to deepen your existing knowledge, this session will equip you with tools that make a meaningful difference in how you support neurodivergent individuals to reach their full potential.

You will leave with:

• An understanding of the breadth of neurodiversity
• New knowledge of workplace terminology and labels across global contexts to foster clarity and inclusion
• The confidence and competence to navigate neurodiversity with sensitivity and skill

In this workshop, you will learn:

• The intersection of the different elements of neurodiversity – including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and co-existing conditions such as Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)
• Apply neuro-affirming language and approaches that respect identity and promote psychological safety
• How to leverage strengths-based strategies to unlock potential while addressing executive function challenges.

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop will be interactive, so come ready to join in with your camera on and phone off. 

Resources

Registered participants will gain access to the webinar recording, slides, and any other resources after the session.

Speaker Bio

Gillian Jones-Williams is an author, founder, and Managing Director of Emerge Development Consultancy, which she founded over 30 years ago. Gillian’s focus is on organisational development and change initiatives. She has successfully implemented HR strategies, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity projects, and coaching strategies for many organisations. 

Gillian co-authored "50 Top Tools for Coaching," which is now in its 6th edition. Gillian is an expert in organisational culture change, and her book, ‘How to Create a Coaching Culture Strategy,’ was first published in June 2014, with a second edition released in 2018. In 2023, Gillian was awarded Leader of the Year by the Women's Business Club, and in 2024, was awarded Businesswoman of the Decade with the Best Women’s Awards. Gillian comes from a Neurodivergent family and has Bi-Polar and ADHD.

Workshop Price:

Members: £45 + VAT
Non-Members including 1-year AC Associate membership: £125 + VAT**

This price includes:

• 1 x 120-minute interactive workshop with Gillian Jones-Williams
• Recording of the webinar and a copy of the slides for your library
• A Continuous Professional Development (2 CPD hours) Certificate
• One-year Associate Membership with the Association for Coaching (if you are not already a member)

For any questions, please contact us at digitallearning@associationforcoaching.com.