Becoming an ADHD coach
I didn’t do completely terribly at school, but I also didn’t do that well. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, had no support or guidance through school, however I knew one thing for sure. I hated my school and I was leaving at as soon as I could. I wasn’t ready (or maybe allowed) to get a job yet so college it was.
When I looked at college courses the one that stood out to the most to me was a social care course. But for reasons I can not remember now, I ended up on a child care course (FYI I do not like kids!!).
After I finally finished college (I should have graduated in the June, but I was still putting off my final work submission by October!!) I had a couple of nannying jobs. I hated it to be honest, I wasn’t good at it, it paid very little and it was hard work! When a job came up in the call centre where my sister worked, it made a lot more sense for me to go there.
I’ve worked in six call centers in total, either as an advisor or team leader. My most recent (and current) role is in IT. I am extremely proud of my career in IT, I have worked extremely hard to get to where I am, and being a woman in tech it’s tough, so it’s make it even sweeter to have made it this far.
Nearly every job I’ve had, I’ve always been drawn to helping others. Whether that was the summer I worked at a camp for blind and visually impaired people in America, my team leader roles where I helped my team to develop and grow, or my current role where I recruited, onboarded and trained eight new developers all brand new to the world of programming.
Seeing others grow and develop is one of the most awesome things. And I won’t lie, it’s even better when I’ve been able to help them on that journey. Over the last six months my life has changed. My life has changed because of the support and coaching I have had from others. Without them, I would not be where I am today.
My partner, Oliver, helps me every day with unconditional love and support. Joseph Pack, my ADHD coach, has taught me SO much in the last six months. My mentor David (via the Reed WiT mentoring programme) who has mentored me for almost two years now and always gives me great work advice, and also some awesome life advice too. And I really must shout out Claire Ackers for allowing me to join her on her retreat, The Rewilding, back in February, because that trip just meant everything to me.
When Joe asked me what I thought about becoming an ADHD coach, it was like my whole life had been leading up to that moment. I absolutely love helping people, and everything I have learnt over the last six months, and how I’ve been able to put that into practice, if I can share that with others and help people like Joe has helped me, well that just sounds absolutely amazing.
I am so excited to start this next chapter in my life, and boy do I have some big plans. First though, I am excited to get started with my first few clients.
If you would like to know more about ADHD coaching with me and to book in a free, no obligation introduction call, please follow this link to apply online.
