Alex McElroy is an international speaker, TEDx speaker, leadership advisor, pastor, Apologist, author and creator for Relentless Pursuit of Purpose on YouTube. Alex has been instrumental in implementing his message of leadership and purpose in the ministry, non-profit and business world and has enjoyed tremendous success in the mortgage industry, insurance and financial services. He is also a dedicated husband to his supportive wife of 17 years and a loving father to two beautiful daughters. 

Though living in his purpose now, Alex has experienced and overcome significant struggles and setbacks in life. Thankfully, these arduous moments served to reveal Alex’s purpose. Now Alex travels the world coaching and training others to discover their unique purpose and lead with purpose, because he is a firm believer that everyone has been created on purpose with a purpose!

Angela Harvey is a social worker, facilitator, speaker, author, and award-winning documentarian committed to advancing equity, healing, and liberation for Black LGBTQ+/SGL communities. 

Known as a GROWTHologist, Angela empowers others by fostering spaces where people can heal, grow, and thrive authentically. She is the visionary director of the acclaimed documentary Black Rainbow Love and the author of Poetic Alchemy: Seven Intentions for Healing, GROWTH, and Transformation, a poetry-based self-help book that empowers readers to reclaim their narratives. 

Angela’s work centers the resilience of queer and nonbinary people of colour, bridging art, activism, and emotional wellness to spark systemic change and personal transformation. She facilitates workshops, trainings, and retreats that cultivate community, resilience, and radical self-love. 

Angela Rapass (Sydney, Australia) is a self-leadership advocate, mentor, and entrepreneur who has been self-employed since 2003. She built a thriving small business marketing agency serving clients across three states, but behind the scenes, Angela grappled with what she calls "Perpetual Potential." Despite achieving traditional success, she struggled with self-doubt and felt her creativity and energy weren’t fully realized.

At 53, Angela’s ADHD diagnosis transformed her understanding of herself and her approach to life and work. What once seemed like shortcomings became clear strengths: her supercharged divergent thinking, ability to see endless possibilities, and gift for pivoting.

Ashley Cairns (New Zealand) is a dedicated Mental Health Counsellor originally from just outside Syracuse, New York. After earning her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Honors from SUNY Potsdam in 2008 and her Master of Science in Mental Health Counselling with Honors from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2010, Ashley relocated to Auckland, New Zealand, in 2012. Her career has spanned various roles in community mental health, including gambling counseling, residential care, and helpline support.

In 2019, Ashley pivoted from community health to establish her own therapy practice, leading to the creation of A Change for Better (ACFB)—a comprehensive platform that connects the public with therapists and provides resources for professionals growing their practices. 

Bex O’Malley is a Neurodiversity Consultant and ADHD Coach with Human Fabric, where she helps people and organisations bridge the gap between people, systems, and change — creating workplaces that work for all brains.

After nearly two decades in fast-paced corporate environments, she knows firsthand how traditional ways of working can unintentionally push neurodivergent people toward burnout.

Her own late ADHD diagnosis was a turning point. It helped her understand that what looked like “burnout” wasn’t about working too hard — it was about working in a way that constantly fought against how her brain was wired. That insight changed everything — in how she works, leads, and supports others. Now, through Human Fabric, she coaches individuals and teams to move from self-criticism to self-understanding, from masking to thriving, and from reactive change to intentional design.

Cali Keating LCSW-S is a neurodivergent therapist for neurodivergent clients, specializing in ADHD, OCD and autism – the dual/triple diagnosis phenomenon of autism/ADHD/OCD, autism/ADHD, and ADHD/OCD. 

She works with adults, providing psychotherapy to process anything they need but also using motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, executive skills coaching, and IFS parts work to help folks live well with ADHD. 

As a Certified Professional Coach and keynote speaker, Carol supports parents of neurodiverse children as they navigate their family journeys. She received an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s in journalism from New York University and relies on real-world experience to motivate parents who are struggling to raise children who don’t fit the mold.

Mom to four thriving neurodiverse sons, Carol calls her family a veritable alphabet soup of diagnoses.  Her work through Family Pathways Coaching, help parents understand life really can be so much better. 

Caroline Beresford (NSW, Australia) is an accredited ADHD coach, facilitator and speaker, trained to help people with ADHD and executive function challenges and aim to realise their goals.

Through her lived experience, she identified a need for improved access to education and support for organisations, individuals and families navigating their unique, neurodiverse journey. 

Chris Loper - ADHD and habits coach, educator, and writer, helps adults quit bad habits, establish healthy habits, and do the work to become extraordinary. He also works with young adults on executive function, productivity, behavioral change, and ADHD management.  

Colin McIntosh is Founder and CEO of Sheets & Giggles, a sustainable bedding brand based in Denver. S&G is famous for it’s award-winning, sustainably made Eucalyptus Lyocell sheets, featured on Good Morning America as recently as Earth Day 2025.
 
Colin shares his late ADHD diagnosis story, how it shaped his work ethic and personal strategies, and the unfiltered realities of building multiple businesses while navigating ADHD.

Dana Baker-Williams is an ADHD and Anxiety Coach who helps parents navigate the chaos, big emotions, and challenges of a neurodivergent family. She combines personal experience with neuroscience-based strategies to help parents reduce disruptive behaviors, navigate big emotions, and foster stronger connections.

Through personalized coaching, small groups, and speaking engagements, Dana equips parents with practical tools to meet their uniquely wired children where they are with confidence and grace.

Dani Donovan (USA) is an award-winning ADHD creator whose viral comics and TikTok videos helped build an online community of validation and solidarity for neurodivergent adults. Her first infographic, “ADHD Storytelling,” went viral within hours, amassed over 100 million views, and was even reposted by celebrities like Mindy Kaling. She was the closing keynote speaker for the 2021 International ADHD Conference and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian.

Dani's illustrations feature in ADHDifference podcast co-host Julie Legg's book: The Missing Piece - A Woman's Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing and Living with ADHD.

Darrin Bull (New Zealand) is a Strategy and Change leader, specialising in guiding organisations to adapt to ongoing trends in the world. New Zealand because of its geography, tends to lag behind the world in responding to these trends, but never-the-less, all trends will have an impact. This is actually an advantage as Darrin is able to assess how other countries have responded to these trends and find the best ways to adapt.

His focus on "making the impossible, possible” is delivered through leadership, learning and creativity. Darrin is the spokesperson for ADHD New Zealand.

Powerful, driven women with big dreams and even bigger ambitions are rising to the top. Yet, at their peak, things can be lonely, and finding a partner who matches their level of excellence is rare.

For over 20 years, Dr. Alessandra Wall, CEO and founder of Noteworthy, international speaker, author, and psychologist, has been coaching top leaders and elite to lead with authority, amplify impact, and build fulfilling lives—both in and out of the office. 

Her work has transformed hundreds of executive women’s lives and improved workplaces from nimble start-ups to Fortune 100 companies.

Dr. Alise Murray's journey from being a driven but overwhelmed professional and new mom to confidently managing two careers and a fulfilling personal life led her to create the Prior 10 Life Management System. 

As a clinical psychologist, ADHD coach, and yoga teacher, she has helped hundreds of people to manage their time and energy, align priorities with their true values, and communicate their needs with confidence, helping them set and achieve meaningful goals so they can experience genuine ease and joy in their lives. Among her current projects are a new workshop, "The Re-Energize Ritual", which she's hosting on October 29, and her eight week group coaching program, "Stand!", coming this winter. 

Dr Jaime Raygoza, founder of Rainbow Career Coaching (California, USA), specializes in stress management, burnout prevention, and career development. With a PsyD in Human and Organizational Psychology, Dr Raygoza blends academic insight with innovative techniques such as Laughter Yoga, empowering professionals to build resilience and embrace authenticity. 

A certified Career Development Coach and proud Gay Latino, he is committed to fostering inclusive, mentally healthy workplace environments. Diagnosed with ADHD in 2022, Dr. Raygoza's diagnosis marked the beginning of a transformative self-discovery journey. Since then, he has developed effective strategies tailored to his neurodivergent needs and now shares these tools to help others succeed in both their personal and professional lives. 

Dr Nathan Mellor (Oklahoma, USA) is a thought-leader, two-time TEDx speaker, author, and CEO of Strata Leadership, and an experienced executive coach who has provided over 3,000 coaching sessions for executive leaders. He serves as a sounding board, thought partner, and a source of encouragement for leaders seeking to maximize their effectiveness. 

Diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 30, Nathan's life was profoundly reshaped by this pivotal revelation. What began as a struggle with stigma and self-doubt transformed into a triumphant embrace of his unique strengths.

Sara Thompson (USA) is a dynamic public speaking coach with over a decade of experience helping individuals share their unique voices and stories with confidence. Armed with a Ph.D. in Theatre and Performance Studies, Sara combines a "communications nerd" approach with techniques from the world of performance to help her clients shine on stage or in any presentation setting.

Passionate about embracing authenticity, Sara equips diverse, creative professionals with the tools to navigate the ever-changing professional world. Her coaching focuses on building confidence, understanding the connection between physiology and voice, and applying performer-inspired methods to enhance presentation skills.  Sara was diagnosed with ADHD as a young adult.

Emily Cox (North Carolina, USA) is a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience working with kids, families, and adults. She has experience supporting neurodivergent individuals access their inner tools and strengths. 

Using creative approaches can be especially helpful with young children with big feelings, teens unsure about the talk therapy process, and those working through trauma that can be difficult to discuss through words. Emily often uses creativity, collaboration, and expression in her work. 

Erica Glessing is a writer, publisher, happiness coach, and mother of three neurodivergent children. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Erica brings infectious positivity to everything she touches. From founding Happy Publishing to producing over 5,000 articles and a series of soul-centred books, Erica has built a life that honours her brain’s natural rhythms.

Garrett Hammonds is a partner at Hammonds Media and Marketing, based in Oklahoma, United States, where he leads digital marketing, sales, and business development. With expertise in digital ads, SEO, and growth strategy, Garrett specializes in helping even the most niche industries scale through digital marketing.

Today, Garrett builds systems in his agency that support neurodiverse thinkers like himself and his co-founder (his wife, who is autistic and has ADHD). Together, they’ve created a business where difference is built into the workflow. 

Greer Jones is the host of The Unfinished Idea podcast and the founder of The Unfinished Idea community, where she supports parents raising neurodivergent children. As a mom to a son with autism and ADHD, and part of a neurodivergent couple herself, she knows firsthand the joys and challenges of navigating the neurodiverse world.

Through her podcast, writing, and resources, Greer creates a space where families can feel seen, supported, and reminded that they’re not alone. Her passion is helping families find community, break down isolation, and embrace their unique journeys with honesty and hope. 

JM Shaw (Alberta, Canada) is a fantasy fiction writer,  celebrated for her Callum Walker series. She has a background in x-ray technology, psychology, and personal training, as well variable personal interests in martial arts, airsoft, and running. 

JM Shaw was diagnosed with ADHD and autism in adulthood. She shares her unique journey to understanding her neurodivergence, a process that began after her son’s diagnosis in 2019. 

Janine VanStee is a retired special educator with over 30 years experience. From a young age, Janine knew she wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. As she explored various career paths, including teaching, psychology, nursing, and medicine, Janine eventually found her calling in special education. Throughout her 30-year career, Janine worked with students of all ages from Pre-K to age 26, serving every disability area. 

It wasn’t until she reached the age of 50 that Janine discovered she had been living with ADHD herself along with her husband, Jay, and her two adult children who were also adult diagnosis.  

Now, as a coach, Janine has founded, J VanStee ADHD Life Coaching a coaching service for people with ADHD or executive functioning difficulties. 

Jel Legg is a multi-hyphenate creative with a rich and unconventional career spanning electronics engineering, web development, and music production. Diagnosed with ADHD at 55, Jel describes the moment as both clarifying and liberating. Suddenly, a lifetime of reinvention and creative intensity made perfect sense. 

From building space satellites and working with supercars to producing concept albums and returning to childhood passions like model railways, Jel has always followed curiosity over convention. Today, he lives rurally, creates on his own terms, and continues to champion the idea that knowing how your brain works changes everything. 

Julio Angel Rivera is a New York City writer, mental health advocate, and self-defense coach.  The Brazilian jiu jitsu, judo, and Japanese jiu jitsu black belt has also taught kickboxing, MMA, and Krav Maga.  Decades of training have shaped his fighting philosophy, but just as important has been Julio’s experience with mental illness, trauma recovery, mindset, and emotional regulation. In 2018, he sold his martial arts academy to focus on writing, private instruction, and corporate workshops.  

A former world masters jiu jitsu champion who is open about his mental and emotional struggles, Julio’s first book, Brokedown Sensei: How I Fought Trauma and Bipolar Disorder From the Outside In, is available on Amazon.  His new book, Internal Jiu Jitsu: Conquering Mind and Body Resistance by Giving Way, was released in May 2025.

Justine Munro is the CEO of Neurodiversity in Education Project, a skilled strategic thinker and sleeves-rolled up leader. She has helped design and deliver high social impact projects for leading organisations such as 21C Skills Lab (which she co-founded), NZ Global Women, Social Ventures Australia, the University of Auckland, the Knowledge Wave Trust and the NZ Institute.  

Late diagnosed with ADHD and mother to neurodivergent children.

Kathy Buskett is a professional caricature artist and wedding sketch artist with over 26 years of experience creating flattering, fast, and unforgettable live art. She has drawn more than half a million people at weddings, corporate events, and parties across the U.S. Living with inattentive-type ADHD herself, Kathy has learned to turn creativity, faith, self-care and humour into powerful tools for thriving. Today, she shares her story to inspire others to see ADHD not as a deficit but as a design for resilience and creativity.

Laurence Pratt (London, UK) is a certified ADHD coach and the founder of ADHD Goals, with a background in UX research and design. 
 
After discovering his own ADHD later in life, Laurence recently transitioned into coaching to help others harness the strengths of ADHD through personalised coaching, practical strategies, and the ADHD Goals podcast.

Leonie-Ruth Acland (NSW, Australia) is a vibrant, internationally experienced advocate and mentor with a unique perspective on neurodiversity. Residing in New South Wales, Australia, Ruth embraced her ADHD identity at 68, following a journey of self-discovery sparked by conversations with family, friends, and professionals. She has chosen to identify with ADHD rather than pursue a formal diagnosis, aligning with her values and lifestyle.

Ruth's global adventures have taken her to places like Java and Tanzania, where she has worked alongside organizations like the United Nations. Through these experiences, she has honed her emotional intelligence and non-conformist approach to life, empowering women and fostering their growth worldwide. Acknowledging the complexities of ADHD later in life, Ruth uses her personal insights and strengths to inspire others, proving that flourishing is possible at any age.

Michael W. Allison, is a renowned keynote speaker, best-selling author, and resilience expert who has inspired thousands of individuals and organizations worldwide to overcome adversity and unlock their potential. A Purple Heart U.S. Marine Combat Veteran and Founder & CEO of The Adversity Academy, Michael delivers transformative insights on leadership, resilience, and peak performance. 

Known for his engaging storytelling and actionable strategies, Michael empowers audiences to break through limiting beliefs, foster innovation, and lead with confidence. As the author of Overcoming Adversity and Break the Bottle, Michael shares powerful tools and real-world lessons to help individuals and teams achieve excellence in every area of life.

Nicola Knobel is an autistic ADHDer (AuDHD) and one of New Zealand’s leading voices in health, safety, and strategic risk. As Health, Safety & Risk Manager at a Community Health Not-for-profit, she blends experience in human-centred design, systems thinking, and lived neurodivergent experience to humanise safety, making it more inclusive, practical, and grounded in people’s realities. 

Nicola’s late AuDHD diagnosis reframed her understanding of resilience, burnout, and the “too much” label often given to women who mask and over-perform. Today, she uses both her professional platform and creative work to challenge those narratives, showing how neurodivergent leadership can drive innovation, equity, and authentic connection. 

Nicola is often found researching and publishing on the topics that light her up, from Indigenous knowledge and intellectual property, to risk culture, to neuro-inclusive leadership. 

Noemi Platania is a researcher and PhD candidate based in the Netherlands, studying ADHD in women and girls at the Expertise Center Adult ADHD in The Hague. Supervised by Prof. Dr. Sandra Kooij and Dr. Dora Wynchank, her work focuses on updating the Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults (known as the DIVA-5) so it better captures the experiences of women and girls.

Raewyn Heays (New Zealand) is the passionate National Coordinator of ADHD New Zealand, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with ADHD and their families. Raewyn has been working with ADHD New Zealand since 2019, building on the organization’s legacy since its founding in 1979. She oversees a wide range of initiatives, including managing resources, online forums, and webinars designed to educate and empower the ADHD community.

With a keen focus on advocacy, Raewyn works closely with government bodies, educators, and healthcare professionals to address the unique challenges faced by individuals with ADHD. 

Randi-Lee Bowslaugh is a Canadian author, speaker, and outspoken advocate for mental health and neurodiversity. Diagnosed with autism in adulthood, she brings personal insight and professional compassion to conversations about wellness. A former competitive kickboxer and long-time coach, Randi-Lee has also published multiple books and hosts the Write or Die Show, a YouTube series highlighting mental health stories.

Romy Graichen (Manchester, UK) from Therapy Advances is a dedicated advocate for ADHD and neurodivergent inclusion, drawing on her lived experience as a multiple neurodivergent individual—ADHD, Autistic, Dyslexic, and Dyspraxic—to inform her work as a therapist, trainer, and consultant. 

Late diagnosed, she understands both the challenges and strengths of neurodivergence and focuses on creating affirming, inclusive spaces for individuals and professionals.

Sam Gibson-Massey is the Founder & CEO of Hope, a workplace wellbeing platform redefining how organisations care for their people. Drawing on more than a decade of experience in enterprise software, HR, and leadership, Sam brings both lived experience of burnout and ADHD, and a data-driven approach to building healthier, more productive workplaces. 

Today, Hope combines evidence-based wellbeing frameworks, personalised care, and advanced analytics to help companies boost performance while protecting their people.

Shelby Dennis is a freelance copywriter turned ADHD-friendly business coach who helps neurodivergent entrepreneurs build sustainable and profitable businesses that work with their brains, not against them. After five years of building her own successful copywriting career while navigating late-diagnosed ADHD, she lives and works at the intersection of ADHD, entrepreneurship, and storytelling.

Through both client work and coaching, she sees firsthand the unique challenges ADHD entrepreneurs face: rejection sensitivity, burnout cycles, scattered energy, and internalized shame. But she's also witnessed the brilliance ADHD brings— intuition, creativity, and pattern recognition that can become real business superpowers.
 

Sian Flynn-Coleman is a spiritually attuned ADHD life coach, empowered birth mentor, and multidimensional guide supporting neurodivergent women, mothers, and purpose-led humans through the sacred thresholds of becoming — burnout, identity shifts, pregnancy and birth, parenting, and spiritual awakening.

Her own late ADHD diagnosis at 35 — with three children under five and a lifetime of masking finally unravelling — became the catalyst for stepping into her soul-aligned purpose. She now weaves trauma-informed coaching, sovereign birthwork, creativity-as-medicine, and quantum healing into a grounded, holistic pathway that helps women come home to the truth of who they are.

S. Stephon Brown was diagnosed as neurodivergent (ADD) at a very young age. Throughout early life, he constantly struggled with traditional education techniques and communication styles because he had no system to understand or express what he was going through. That changed in 1993 when he began to study improvisation & improv therapy through a program at his school. 

The Covid Lockdown of 2020 gave Stephon the time and perspective needed to reevaluate his approach to life and start down a new career path. 

Since then he has published two books on behavior theory, developed the concepts of Mental Cartography & Performative Communication, and founded his own musing company all with the goal to help other individuals and companies who are struggling but may not know why... just like he was.

Steve McCleary is a screenwriter and actor whose work on Power Rangers honed his skill for plot dynamics and ensemble character arcs. He enjoys proofreading, acting, and his regular gig as a pro wrestling announcer and commentator. 

Theresa Lear Levine is an EFT Master Practitioner, Certified Hypnotherapist, and the Founder of Becoming More Me.  After years of battling trauma, high-functioning anxiety & ADHD, Theresa found herself stuck in a cycle of exhaustion, distraction & dissatisfaction. Despite outward success and an abundant life, she struggled to be present and truly fulfilled.

Her turning point came when she discovered the profound impact of nervous S-system nourishment, subconscious mind shifts, & the law of attraction. By integrating Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), hypnotherapy & energetic strategies, she unlocked a new level of calm, clarity & confidence—a transformation she now facilitates for her clients worldwide.

Theresa is the author of the international best-seller, “Becoming More Me: Tapping into Success—Subconscious Secrets of an ADHD Entrepreneurial Mom.” 

Tina Hazen, founder of Think Inside the Boxx, has been helping individuals and families create order and balance since 2008. A Registered Nurse (BSN), author of "LIFE IS MESSY: Organizing Strategies for Your Head and Home", and inspiring speaker, Tina blends her expertise in mental health with practical organizational systems to tackle anxiety and ADHD.

Diagnosed with anxiety and ADHD as an adult, Tina uses her personal journey to connect with clients, providing compassionate solutions for their unique challenges. Whether decluttering homes, speaking to groups, or coaching on life’s messiness, Tina’s energy and empathy inspire change.

Upton Rand is an author, business owner, and the visionary founder of Gay Mens Field Guide LLC. Diagnosed with ADHD at the age of six, Upton’s life has been a vibrant tapestry of creativity, resilience, and adventure—peppered with moments of humour and learning. Rather than viewing ADHD as a limitation, Upton embraced it as a powerful difference that drives his imagination and fuels his entrepreneurial ambitions.

Through his writing and product designs, Upton seeks to connect with others, share stories that matter, and create tools that inspire and empower. His journey stands as a testament to how embracing one’s uniqueness can lead to both personal fulfilment and professional success.