Spoon Theory, developed by Christine Miserandino, helped explain limited energy in chronic illness and is widely used within neurodivergent communities. But burnout in neurodivergent individuals is often less about productivity and more about cumulative nervous system load. This article explores how functional breathing, interoception training, right-hemisphere processing, and co-regulation can increase biological capacity.

Supporting people at work isn’t about fixing or managing harder, it’s about how we relate. In this article, I share why a coaching approach makes such a difference when working with neurodivergent or sensitive team members, and how it creates clarity, trust, and autonomy for everyone. You’ll find reflections from lived experience and simple, practical coaching questions you can start using straight away.

Last week, for World Mental Health Day, I ran a small creative coaching workshop on “Unmasking and Authenticity.” It reminded me that authenticity isn’t a destination, but a daily practice, both in life and within complex workplace systems. Here are five key takeaways that stood out.