ADHD is often viewed through a narrow or inaccurate lens. In this session, we will be joined by Susan Fullerton — freelance consultant, trainer, leadership coach of Values Connect. She will take a closer look at what ADHD really is, challenging assumptions and deepening your understanding of executive functioning.

Executive functioning refers to the mental skills we use to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and manage multiple tasks successfully — all of which can be impacted by ADHD. Susan will unpack how these challenges can show up in the workplace and highlight supportive practices to better meet the needs of neurodivergent team members.

In the second half of the session, Nicola Murray (PhD) of Manera Coaching will introduce Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping, a research-backed technique for supporting emotional regulation and executive function. EFT is a stress reduction method that helps calm the nervous system, reduce overwhelm, and activate the problem-solving areas of the brain. It’s easy to learn and can be used to address a wide range of challenges, both at work and beyond.

Drawing on expertise in ADHD coaching and EFT Tapping, this session blends fresh insights with actionable tools. Whether you want to support neurodivergent colleagues, improve your own focus and regulation, or simply gain a better understanding of ADHD in the workplace, you’ll leave with practical, actionable ideas.

What You’ll Learn

• A clearer understanding of ADHD and executive functioning
• How executive functioning challenges can show up in the workplace
• Supportive practices for neurodivergent team members
• How EFT Tapping can help with emotional regulation and focus

Nicola is an accredited EFT Tapping Coach with a PhD in employee wellbeing. She has several years of experience in consulting and working in the university sector translating research into practice for leaders and managers across the UK. She brings together her experience and expertise to help professionals and organisations thrive through her business Manera Coaching.

Susan is a freelance consultant, trainer, leadership coach and soon to be certified ADHD Specialist Coach. With over 12 years’ experience as a Third Sector CEO, she has spent the last 25 years of working alongside disabled children, young people, adults, and their families. Susan is neurodivergent, having been diagnosed later in life. This enables her to bring a rich blend of lived experience, personal understanding and professional insight to her work.

Through her company ‘Values Connect’, Susan supports individuals, leaders, and organisations to grow with clarity and confidence. Her consultancy work often focuses on strategic development, quality improvement and sustainability. Susan is passionate about creating safe, compassionate spaces where people feel seen, heard and empowered to thrive.