In this episode of Learning Conversations, Lyndal Tait speaks with executive and business coach Kathryn Martens about the experiences of neurodivergent adults working in schools. Drawing on her professional expertise and her own experience of late diagnosis, Kathryn explores masking, overwhelm and burnout, and the small changes that can make workplaces more inclusive not just for neurodivergent, but for everyone. The conversation also celebrates the strengths neurodivergent people can bring to schools, including innovative thinking, seeing both the big picture and fine detail, and direct, authentic communication.

Kathryn Martens

Kathryn is an executive and business coach and the founding director of Release Leadership, a company that provides coaching, leadership development consultancy, andprofessional supervision. Kathryn has a background in clinical education, entrepreneurship, and senior management. She brings a well-rounded perspective shaped by lived experience along with her work across a diverse range of industries and leadership roles. She is a specialist in developing neurodivergent leaders, an executive and business coach, leadership development consultant, and professional supervisor. She seeks to create environments where diverse leaders can thrive.

Resources: https://www.releaseleadership.au/

In this episode of&nbsp;Learning Conversations, Lyndal Tait speaks with executive and business coach Kathryn Martens about the experiences of neurodivergent adults working in schools. Drawing on her professional expertise and her own experience of late diagnosis, Kathryn explores masking, overwhelm and burnout, and the small changes that can make workplaces more inclusive not just for neurodivergent, but for everyone. The conversation also celebrates the strengths neurodivergent people can bring to schools, including innovative thinking, seeing both the big picture and fine detail, and direct, authentic communication.
Kathryn Martens
Kathryn is an executive and business coach and the founding director of Release Leadership, a company that provides coaching, leadership development consultancy, andprofessional supervision. Kathryn has a background in clinical education, entrepreneurship, and senior management. She brings a well-rounded perspective shaped by lived experience along with her work across a diverse range of industries and leadership roles. She is a specialist in developing neurodivergent leaders, an executive and business coach, leadership development consultant, and professional supervisor. She seeks to create environments where diverse leaders can thrive.
Resources:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.releaseleadership.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.releaseleadership.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789789384573000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Jj7kU27G7OWmhr4kK7b6P">https://www.releaseleadership.au/</a>

Welcome to Inaburra Insight, a podcast that looks in and beyond the schoolyard to explore the experiences and ideas that connect us, challenge us and help us to live well.

Join us as we delve into thought-provoking and inspiring conversations with special guests, live event excerpts, and interesting insights from across our learning community.

Proudly presented by Inaburra School. 

Welcome to Inaburra Insight, a podcast that looks in and beyond the schoolyard to explore the experiences and ideas that connect us, challenge us and help us to live well.
Join us as we delve into thought-provoking and inspiring conversations with special guests, live event excerpts, and interesting insights from across our learning community.
Proudly presented by Inaburra School.

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Inaburra Insight

Welcome to Inaburra Insight, a podcast that looks in and beyond the school yard to explore the
experiences and ideas that connect us, challenge us and help us to live well.

Join us as we delve into thought-provoking and inspiring conversations with special guests, live event
excerpts, and interesting insights from across our learning community.

Proudly presented by Inaburra School. 

Welcome to Inaburra Insight, a podcast that looks in and beyond the school yard to explore the experiences and ideas that connect us, challenge us and help us to live well.
Join us as we delve into thought-provoking and inspiring conversations with special guests, live event excerpts, and interesting insights from across our learning community.
Proudly presented by Inaburra School.