Employee Assessment & Coaching

Empowering neurodivergent employees to thrive at every stage of the employee journey.

Our Workplace Assessment & Coaching service is designed to foster inclusive, high-performing workplaces by supporting neurodivergent employees—and the managers who lead them—every step of the way.

We take a strengths-based and solution-focused approach, tailored to the unique needs of individuals and teams.

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What’s Included:

Initial Workplace Assessment: We conduct a thorough review of the workplace environment to identify potential barriers and opportunities, offering practical recommendations to enhance neuro-inclusion and support individual success.

Individualised Coaching Plans: Developing personalised coaching plans to enhance the workplace experience for neurodivergent employees.

One-on-One Coaching for Neurodivergent Employees : Our personalised coaching supports neurodivergent employees to navigate the workplace confidently and effectively.

Common coaching focus areas include:

Executive functioning (organisation, time management, prioritisation)
Communication and self-advocacy
Managing sensory sensitivities
Emotional regulation and resilience
Navigating change, challenges and uncertainty
Understanding and embracing neurodivergent identity
Workplace social dynamics and collaboration

Manager coaching focus areas include:

Neurodiversity awareness and inclusive leadership
Providing effective feedback and support
Managing performance with empathy and clarity
Creating psychologically safe environments
Adjustments and flexibility without assumptions
Strengths-based team development

Progress Monitoring & Feedback
We track coaching outcomes over time, provide regular feedback to employees and (where appropriate) managers, and adjust strategies to ensure meaningful progress and long-term impact.

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Testimonials

“The coaching sessions are providing me with valuable communication support, and offer a balanced perspective in relation to the challenges and opportunities arising from different styles and preferences.”

Jess
Resources Sector

“I have always had great support from the staff at Xceptional, they really understand my needs and work with me to help resolve any issues that come up. I cannot speak highly enough of them.”

Anthony
NSW Public Sector Agency

“Xceptional helped me better understand neurodiversity which allows me to have much more confident conversations with others and helping them understand the great positive impact we can have when we deliver services to our customers.”

Rene
NSW Department of Customer Service