How to Coach When You’re Neurodivergent and Female
Tackling bias, imposter syndrome, and standing out in a world that doesn’t always expect you to belong there. There’s a very specific experience that comes with being both neurodivergent and a woman in sport. It’s walking onto a pitch already feeling like you have to prove yourself before you’ve even blown the whistle. It’s second-guessing whether you’re “too loud,” “too emotional,” “too disorganised,” or just… too much . And if you’ve got ADHD? Your brain helpfully turns those thoughts into a full stadium announcement. But here’s what I’ve learned: coaching while neurodivergent and female isn’t a weakness to overcome. It’s a different way of leading and honestly, sport could do with more of it. ⸻ The Invisible Balancing Act Women are often expected to coach in a very specific way: calm, organised, patient, endlessly professional, emotionally available but not too emotional, confident but not “bossy.” We don’t get afforded the same expectations as men- it’s sad but it’...