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About Neurodivergent Workplace

Born from personal experience with ADHD workplace spirals — now a community-powered resource for neurodivergent professionals everywhere.

Authored by Zoe W. Sterling — Founder & Lead Researcher

Our Mission

The Neurodivergent Workplace Toolkit started as a personal project. After years of navigating my own ADHD workplace spirals — feedback paralysis, burnout cycles, and the exhausting work of masking — I couldn't find resources that were practical, science-informed, and actually designed for how ADHD brains work.

What began as a personal toolkit has grown into a community project. Neurodivergent professionals, coaches, and clinicians contribute their expertise to ensure our content is accurate, practical, and genuinely helpful. We're not a university research center or a corporate training firm — we're a community building the resources we wish existed.

What We Believe

ADHD is a brain difference, not a defect

We reject the deficit model of ADHD. Different brains need different support systems. Our resources are designed to work with your brain, not against it.

Practical over theoretical

We don't write about ADHD in the abstract. Every tool, strategy, and resource is designed to be used at work — today.

Community over isolation

ADHD workplace challenges shouldn't be faced alone. Our community connects you with professionals who truly understand.

Science-informed, not science-fiction

Our content is grounded in current ADHD research, psychology, and neuroscience. We cite sources and stay up to date with the latest findings.

Meet the Team

A small group of neurodivergent professionals, coaches, and advocates who bring this project to life.

Meet Zoe

Founder, ADHD professional, and creator of the Spiral Loop Framework.

Read Zoe's story →
Zoe W. Sterling

Zoe W. Sterling

Founder & Lead Researcher

Workplace wellness educator, ADHD coach, and creator of the Spiral Loop Framework. Master's degree in Organizational Psychology and Certified ADHD Coach through the ADD Coach Academy (ADDCA). 10+ years of research experience in neurodiversity, executive dysfunction, and RSD. Has conducted 2,000+ coaching sessions with ADHD professionals across Fortune 500 companies, startups, and public sector organizations.

M.A. Organizational PsychologyCertified ADHD Coach (ADDCA)Spiral Loop Framework Creator
James Rodriguez

James Rodriguez

ADHD Workplace Coach

Former product manager diagnosed with ADHD at 32. Now helps neurodivergent professionals implement practical workplace strategies. Facilitates monthly ADHD workplace support groups.

ADHD Certified CoachPCC (Professional Certified Coach)15+ years in tech management
Priya Sharma

Priya Sharma

Curriculum Designer

Learning designer and ADHD advocate. Creates evidence-based educational content that balances scientific rigor with practical accessibility. Experienced in developing workplace training programs for neurodivergent teams.

M.Ed. Learning DesignCertified Neurodiversity TrainerPublished author

Advisors & Content Reviewers

Independent ADHD researchers, clinicians, and education specialists who voluntarily review our content for scientific accuracy and practical relevance. They are not affiliated with or employed by this project.

Dr. Sarah Kim

Dr. Sarah Kim

Scientific Advisor

Stanford University

Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, specializing in ADHD and executive function. Published over 30 peer-reviewed articles on neurodiversity and workplace outcomes.

Dr. Michael Torres

Dr. Michael Torres

Content Reviewer

University of California, San Francisco

Clinical neuropsychologist with 15+ years of experience in ADHD assessment and intervention. Provides clinical review of all medical and psychological content.

Emma Wright, M.Ed.

Emma Wright, M.Ed.

Education Specialist

Neurodiversity in the Workplace Initiative

Special education consultant focused on workplace accommodations for neurodivergent adults. Advocates for inclusive employment practices.

Research That Informs Our Work

Our framework and strategies are built on peer-reviewed ADHD and neurodiversity research. Here are some key studies that shape our approach:

ADHD in the Workplace: Executive Dysfunction and Job Performance

Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology·

Rejection-Sensitive Dysphoria in ADHD: Prevalence, Mechanisms, and Treatment

Current Psychiatry Reports·

Neurodiversity as a Competitive Advantage in the Workplace

Harvard Business Review·

The Impact of Workplace Stigma on Mental Health Outcomes in Neurodivergent Employees

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology·

We maintain these references for transparency and update our content as new research emerges.

Who We're For

Our resources are for neurodivergent professionals who identify with one or more of these experiences:

  • ✓Professionals with ADHD who struggle with workplace spirals
  • ✓Managers and leaders who want to better support neurodivergent team members
  • ✓HR professionals building more inclusive workplace practices
  • ✓Therapists and coaches working with neurodivergent clients

Get In Touch

Have questions, feedback, or partnership ideas? We'd love to hear from you.

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