
The AC Podcast 252: Coaching Supervision Through a Neurodivergent Lens
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Jul 21, 2025 Katie Friedman, an ADHD coach and trainer, shares insights on coaching supervision through a neurodivergent lens. She discusses neurodiversity, highlighting misconceptions and the importance of inclusivity in coaching. Katie emphasizes the need for humility and awareness of individual differences, advocating for specialized training and psychological safety. The conversation reveals the evolving landscape of ADHD coaching, encouraging a shift from medical models to community-driven support. This engaging dialogue underlines the significance of creating environments that respect and empower all neurodivergent individuals.
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Practice Humility in Coaching
- Do not assume you can coach anyone equally; be humble about your positionality and limitations.
- Honor differences by recognizing experiences you cannot fully understand or hold respectfully.
Ableism Clouds Neurodiversity
- Society's ableism wrongly frames neurodivergence as a deficit instead of difference.
- Unlearning this deficit mindset is crucial for truly inclusive coaching environments.
Invite Disclosure Actively
- Invite neurodivergent clients or supervisees to talk about their differences; they may not disclose without safety.
- Create psychologically safe spaces to prevent clients from compartmentalizing or hiding their neurodivergence.
