Dr michele toner

ADHD Coach

Michele has been empowering people with ADHD since 1995. She started her coaching practice in 2009 and became the first credentialled ADHD coach in Australia. She is inspired by her clients who conquer invisible challenges to thrive at work. Michele is a faculty member of the ADD Coach Academy in New York where she trains coaches. Michele works passionately to promote ADHD Awareness. She held inaugural board positions for ADHD Australia, and The Australian Association of ADHD Professionals (AADPA). She is Chair of the Board at ADHD WA and member of their Professional Advisory Body. In 2017 she co-authored “The ADHD Go-to-Guide” with Professor Desiree Silva. Michele was awarded an OAM in 2021 for her work in ADHD.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION

The symptoms of ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) cause functional impairments across several domains, including the workplace. According to the minimal research in this area people with ADHD tend to quit or lose their jobs more often and take more time off work than their non-ADHD peers. Reluctance to disclose their diagnosis due to stigma, prevents them from requesting simple accommodations. This, in turn excludes them from showcasing their unique talents. Michele will provide her 5 top tips for empowering people with ADHD at work and unlocking their ADHD 'superpowers'.