Create a career on your terms by empowering your neurodivergence
Reframe your differences as superpowers
Work smarter, not harder
Belong without having to “fit in”
I’m looking for 12 neurodivergent women who are ready to work with me and each other for 12 weeks to transform their professional life into something they can enjoy for many more years to come.
Next program starts on Tuesday 28 January – 15 April 2025
Traditional career paths weren’t designed for neurodivergent women
Incredible female talent is disadvantaged by their differences.
For the most part, without even knowing it.
A shocking 80% of neurodivergent women are not diagnosed before the age of 18.
A late diagnosis brings up complex layers of emotions and identities need to be redefined, all the while, trying to maintain a successful career.
An atypical woman in a typical workplace is made to feel like a square peg always trying to fit into a round hole.
People either under-estimated her or, worse, seemed intimidated by her. She gets used to overwhelming feelings of being weird, awkward, lonely and isolated, anxious, frustrated and angry.
She’s always wondering: why don’t I belong, aren’t I worthy?
How do I know all this?
I am a late diagnosed neurodivergent woman.
I spent my 20 year career wondering why does everything have to be so hard when I have so much good to give?
In 2023 I left my big job and my old identity behind to package up all the hacks I used to be “successful” (plus a whole lot more I wish I had known) into a neuro-affirming professional development experience specifically for neurodivergent women.
Your future starts now.
A world first professional development program designed specifically by atypical women for atypical women
This program is for you if...
- You feel like an imposter or a square peg in a round hole at work and have to conform a lot?
- People under-estimate you? You feel invisible, unrecognised or underappreciated, making you doubt your worth?
- Or, people feel threatened by you, intimidated because of your intellectual ability, meaning you often silence yourself to fit in?
- You’re exhausted from trying to keep up with the rules of work, working such hard and long hours that you are worried you will burn out, or already have?
- You leave work feeling lonely, anxious, frustrated or even angry and then lack the enthusiasm to do it all over again the next day?
- You know you can perform, but you want to have the confidence to show up more authentically and waste less energy on masking and camouflauging?
I believe you can belong without fitting in
Be
Explore and define what it means to be your unique, amazing and neurodivergent self in a professional setting.
Your
Learn to better manage your energy to prevent (or recover) from burnout and avoid making career limiting mistakes at work.
Unique
Become your own anthropologist so that you can fit in without having to "fit in" and save compromising your personality and your values.
Self
Develop practical skills and strategies to work smarter, not harder, so that you don't need to work those crazy long hours.
By the end of the program you will have...
- Crafted a clear and professional articulation of your neuro-profile, preferred way of working and unique needs which makes more sense to neurotypical brains.
- Implemented practical plans to better manage your sensory sensitivities and give you the energy to not only survive the typical workplace, but thrive.
- A toolkit of productivity hacks that will be the envy of your neurotypical colleagues and help you save time while doing better quality work.
- Developed your authentic personal brand and leadership style that stands out in the crowd and, this time, in a good way.
- Gained clarity on your life purpose and how you will intent to move towards that to align your personal and professional passions.
- A compassionate network of other unlike-minded women who have same, same but different life experiences.
Chart your unique path
Bite-sized learning
Engage with concise, evidence-based lessons. Each captivating module is less than 30 minutes, split into quick 5-7 minute segments. Perfect for easily-distracted minds!
Inspiring conversations
Gain insights from intimate discussions with other members and accomplished neurodivergent women. Discover their personal journey, strategies, and success in overcoming work-related obstacles.
Practical empowerment
With our self-evaluation tools and tailored templates, become the architect of your own transformation and thrive in your professional life.
Results you can expect
Reframe your differences as superpowers
Work smarter, not harder
Belong without having to “fit in”
Spend considerably less time and energy masking or camouflaging around others at work
Have more energy to bring your most creative, insightful and productive self to work
Feel more efficient and effective in the way you work to save time and deliver better quality outcomes
Increase your satisfaction with what you set out to achieve each day and improve your career prospects
Be more confident to authentically support and lead yourself and others at work
Leave a positive legacy for the unique and amazing neurodivergent women who follow
What's included in
Coursework
Six signature handcrafted, easy-to-follow modules, each designed to address unique challenges faced by atypical women at work
Coaching
Group coaching with small cohorts enabling members to safely share and support one another with 1:1 coaching available by request
Community
An all in one community platform for all content, course work and member engagement that takes this program to the next level
How the program works
Six online evidence-based modules made up of 24 lessons, meditation practices, inspiring interviews or talks and bonus resources that are available when you are.
Live weekly group coaching calls that provide accountability, peer support, specialist guest speakers and plenty of time for open Q&A .
Guided and practical and learning that is supported with actionable worksheets and templates that enable incremental change and growth.
Access to a private and secure online digital platform to discuss specific topics and source previous modules, worksheets and recordings.
The option to upgrade to include 1:1 coaching sessions to deep dive into individual challenges and develop plans to optimise opportunities.
A personalised evaluation report, designed by PhD qualified psychologist specialising in neurodivergence, to measure the impact that the program has had.
And, with a money back guarantee this program is a low risk investment in your future
Enrol now!
January - April Cohorts
$1997
Program calls are on Tuesday
28 January – April 2025
The journey we go on
Coaching
Lean into the collective wisdom
Group coaching with small cohorts enables members to safely share and support one another with 1:1 coaching available by request.
Diverse Perspectives: Gain insights and feedback from others’ experiences to build your personal toolkit for professional success.
Encouragement: Draw inspiration from the group’s collective energy and commitment to supporting one another to succeed.
Accountability: Sharing your pain points and progress with others will support you to stay on track with your goals.
Option to upgrade to 1:1: Private and personalised coaching in collaboration with Joey is also available.
Community
Find connection and collaboration
An all in one community platform for all content, course work and member engagement that takes this program to the next level.
Real time anytime access: All your resources in one place for you to learn and connect when the time is right for you. On the bus, at midnight when you can’t sleep, at work during your lunch break.
Collaborate with peers: Join general and topic-specific discussions or direct message with other members to enrich your learning and transformation journey.
Expand your network: Choose to share your professional profile and discover others to build relationships with. Help one another to succeed professionally.
Highlights of our Explore module
Define what makes you uniquely you
- Learn about the different types of neurodivergence and how they often co-exist together and correlate with auto-immune and mental health challenges
- Better understand what is uniquely you versus what are your coping mechanisms you’ve adopted
- Craft a concise description of who you are, how you think, feel and behave so that you can have more meaningful conversations with family, friends and colleagues
Highlights of our Energy module
Overcome and avoid burnout
- Learn about energy and what makes it go up and down
- Explore and define your own energy cycles so that you can better align work to time
- Identify and implement strategies that optimise energy, positive emotions and engagement with work
- Craft a concise description of reasonable adjustments that you can share with your leader and colleagues to help them help you to be your best
Highlights of our Environment module
Optimise where and how you work
- Understand how the physical environment affects your productivity and wellbeing
- Identify the ideal physical environment/s for you to perform as effectively as possible while still meeting the needs of your employer
- Develop a plan for implementing changes to your physical environments, including a business case (if necessary) for securing your leader’s support
Highlights of our Effectiveness module
Get things done
- Learn about Getting Things Done®, a personal productivity methodology that redefines how you approach your life and work
- Understand tools and techniques for capturing, clarifying, organising, reflecting and engaging in tasks
- Implement a wide range of strategies and hacks that make you more productive everyday
Highlights of our Etiquette module
Belong without having to ‘fit in’
- Learn about social aspects of the workplace and how to recognise what is really necessary to engage in
- Set yourself some social boundaries so that you fit in without losing yourself
- Learn how to better manage workplace conflict and difficult scenarios
Highlights of our Embrace module
Own your authentic career
- Overcoming societal and cultural expectations to embrace your true self in the most authentic way
- Celebrate your personality type and superpowers
- Find your true purpose and align your professional and personal life to this
- Celebrate belonging to a community of brave, intelligent and compassionate women
hi there, I'm joey
Your coach
- Formally qualified in business, communications and executive leadership
- A seasoned management consultant with the Big Four
- Former commercial diplomat in Washington DC
maybe you resonate with my story?
- I got up when all I could do was sleep
- I dressed up in the corporate outfits that made me look like a man and made it difficult to breathe
- I showed up and took the “opportunities” to work longer and harder, give the presentations, take on the big roles
my autism experience
I think, feel and act differently
I see things in a way that others can’t. I create order out of chaos, whether it is information, plans or pantries. I think logically and incredibly literally. And I Get Things Done.
I’m big picture and detail-oriented at the same time. For the right topic, I can hyperfocus and fixate until the sun goes down. I make up my own words and can be quite entertaining. And I can have childlike enthusiasm that doesn’t always sit well in a business setting.
I can miss the social cues at work and appear aloof or aggressive. Or, I try so hard to be liked that I can come off inauthentic. I fight too many fights, seeing inefficiency or injustice everywhere.
I ask lots of questions and can interrupt inappropriately. I fidget, squirm, pick and scratch. And I bump into things, a lot.
I’m not always confident in my own abilities but I love helping others to see and achieve their unique potential.
my commitment to you
This is your journey, not mine
I can share my own experiences, strategies and advice.
I can hold you accountable to be the courageous human you are.
I can see your potential and show that to you.
I can provide a platform for you to meet other neurodivergent women who can share and support one another.
I can be available for personal support.
And I guarantee that this will always be your journey.
join me
Enrol now!
January - April Cohorts
$1997
Program calls are on Tuesday
28 January – 15 April 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
With any investment in your professional development, it is natural to have some questions. Here are just a few, but please feel free to book an informal chat to ensure this is the right program for you.
No. From my experience, the diagnosis path is a daunting, comprehensive and expensive process. It is not necessary to be clinically diagnosed to self identify or self diagnose as neurodivergent. You are welcome to join this program if you experience the challenges of fitting into a typical work environment yet you still want to achieve in your professional life.
The content of the Empowered! program has been developed in a neuro-affirming way and does not specify specific strategies for specific forms of neurodivergence. You will find the program to be a comprehensive suite of strategies, tips, tricks and techniques that apply to anyone who experiences marginalisation at work. We welcome your participation!
Members who join Grit n Grace Collective are all people just like you – they are different! Cohorts will be limited to 12 members to ensure that quality connections can be made. The group coaching calls will be hosted by Joey and offer a safe, yet structured, environment in which to enhance your professional development. Guiding principles will ensure that members engage appropriately and supportively. Members will not be obligated to share their video on calls and contributions to the discussion will be welcome in both verbal and written format. Our all in one platform offers asynchronous access to participate in group discussions or direct messaging. Groups, with their diverse perspectives, are a wonderful way to enhance your learning.
The timing of calls depends on the timezone of participants. Typically, they will be either 8am or 5pm AEDT.
This group program is specifically designed for women. Joey offers Empowered! Private which mirrors much of our signature program. It includes the same online self-paced coursework, access to the community platform for additional resources and discussion and six 1:1 coaching sessions over 12 weeks. Enrol here.
Yes. Additional coaching sessions with Joey are available for you to explore and develop in a private and personalised format. Or, choose to participate in Empowered! Private which replaces the 12 group coaching calls for six private 1:1 coaching sessions within 12 weeks.
Yes. If you pay in full you will save $367 or opt for payment plan of $197 per week. Payment plans are not available for purchases made by organisations.
The NDIA recognises the importance of capacity building and it’s your Choice and Control if you choose to access our help.
There are a couple of relevant line items in the price guide:
10_016_0102_5_3 Employment Support
This support item provides workplace assistance that enables a participant to successfully obtain or retain employment in the open or supported labour market. This support can be supplied to any working age participant with an employment goal.
09_008_0116_6_3 Innovative Community Participation
This support item is designed to enable providers to offer new and innovative services to participants and is for mainstream providers who want to enable participants to access mainstream activities.
The NDIA always refers to these 3 three criteria:
1. Is it reasonable and necessary? We are a professional development program designed specifically to retain neurodivergent women in the workplace.
2. Is it good value for money? You get access to 6 hours of practical and applied coursework, 12 weekly group coaching calls and a collaborative platform where you can develop relationships with other women in your situation for support.
3. Does it work towards the participant’s goals? We work towards practical and productive workplace skills and behaviours. As long as you have something similar to one of these in your plan you are OK.
It is possible to purchase spaces to the Empowered! program for your staff under a number of the existing Australian Government panels. Please contact Joey to arrange an invoice.
Of course! I’ve designed Empowered! for a very specific talent pool that is underestimated and often under-utilised or mis-utilised. I’d welcome the opportunity to discuss how this program will help your staff to thrive at work and best contribute to your organisation’s performance.
I also offer workshops for managers about neurodivergence in the workplace and ways to lead neurodivergent staff. Please make a time with me and let’s have an informal chat.
Join Empowered! risk free. If after completing module 1 of the coursework and attending a group coaching call you decide this program is not for you then we will happily refund you in full.
Still not sure?
That’s fine, this is a big and important decision. Book some time to chat with Joey to confirm Empowered! is right for you right now.
Enrol now!
January - April Cohorts
$1997
Program calls are on Tuesday
28 January – 15 April 2025
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples who are the traditional custodians of the Canberra area in which we work. We pay respect to the elders, past and present, of all Australia’s Indigenous peoples.