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/