Meet Steph Nelson-Founder of NeuroCreators and Head Coach
I Used To Be The "Smart One." Then I Hit The Brick Wall.
If we met a few years ago, you would have seen the image I was projecting a high-flyer, the person who excelled academically, got promoted quickly, and always "got things done."
But internally? I was drowning.
I was experiencing what I now call The Identity Shift. I had always knew there was something underneath the surface but never had the language to explain what I was feeling. When I trained as a teacher it started to click, sitting in a session about SEND and hearing the traits and signs of neurodivergence it all started to click. I had the language I could identify that the challenges I was experiencing was AuDHD (Autism and ADHD).
It finally made sense why my ambition could be saying "Go," but your brain was pressing the "Stop" button.
I tried to fix it the way I fixed everything else: by pushing harder. I bought the planners, I woke up earlier, I forced myself to focus (to little avail). But standard productivity advice isn't designed for neurodivergent brains. It didn't make me better; it made me burnt out.
All of this led to me having to leave my job in educational leadership and go on a deep journey of healing and learning to work with my brain rather than against it.
I realised I didn't have a capability problem. I had an operating system problem.
I stopped fighting my brain and started studying it, testing, trialing and learning along the way.
Years later I've immersed myself in this world with a passion to support others to understand and thrive with their unique brains. Combining principles from positive psychology, neuro linguistic programming and soloution focused coaching has been the foundation of creating the
I combined lived experience with rigorous research to develop the CREATE Framework—the system I wish I had when I was stuck.
7 years working in Education
Level 3 ADHD Accredited Coach
Coached over 40+ ND Individuals
My Coaching Philosophy
01. Diagnosis is Not a Gatekeeper
I am passionate about the idea that you do not need to wait for a formal stamp of approval to get support. If you struggle with executive function or sensory overwhelm, you deserve tools that work now.
02. Regulation Unlocks Progress
Hustle culture teaches us to ignore our bodies. I teach you to regulate them. We focus on working with your nervous system so you can achieve big things without paying for them with your health.
03. Advocacy is Empowerment
Knowing yourself is step one. Being able to explain your needs to your boss, your partner, and your team is step two. We build the language you need to advocate for yourself confidently.
More Than Just "Good Advice"
Lived Experience: I walk this path every day. I know the friction of "task paralysis" and the joy of hyperfocus.
Professional Rigor: My strategies are backed by research into executive function, dopamine regulation, and nervous system health.
Strategic Collaboration: I don't just listen; I support you to move forwards with a clear map. Whether in a 1:1 session or a corporate workshop, my goal is to provide a tangible plan for your specific results.
Hustle culture teaches us to ignore our bodies. I teach you to regulate them. We focus on working with your nervous system so you can achieve big things without paying for them with your health.
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