My story

Hi, I’m Donna, an ADHD coach accredited by ADHD Works. I’m based in Brighton and live with my very lively dachshund, Mango. I also have ADHD.

Although I always knew I experienced the world differently, I wasn’t diagnosed until 2023, at age 41. Like many late-diagnosed ADHDers, my journey involved years of confusion, burnout, and trying to make systems work that simply weren’t designed for me.

My background is in corporate Learning & Development and Marketing, working across organisations such as TfL, British Airways, and the Jane Goodall Institute. While I delivered large-scale projects and developed a strong career, I also experienced significant burnout and struggled with the demands of traditional corporate structures.

Following my diagnosis, I began a process of understanding and rebuilding my relationship with myself. Through a combination of coaching, self-development, and support, I’ve worked to reduce anxiety, quieten my internal critic, and create a way of living and working that feels more authentic and sustainable.

This experience led me to train as an ADHD coach with ADHD Works, an organisation I chose for its neuroscience-based, ethical approach to coaching neurodivergent minds.

Today, I support ADHDers through 1:1 coaching and workshops, helping them better understand how their brains work, build practical strategies, and strengthen self-awareness and confidence. I also run creative group workshops, including Vision Board-style sessions designed specifically for ADHD thinking styles.

Alongside individual work, I work with organisations to improve understanding of ADHD in the workplace and support more inclusive, practical approaches to neurodiversity.

Ultimately, I believe what ADHD minds can achieve is limitless if we can embrace and hone our strengths to live our authentic, unmasked selves!