Inclusive Leadership Coaching

In this episode of Challenging Neurodivergence, we go where most conversations about neurodiversity and inclusion refuse to.

Host Terri Donohue opens up a powerful dialogue inspired by Nathalie Martinek’s article, “Dark Neurodivergence or Cluster B Traits?”, and invites listeners to examine what happens when neurodivergent identities are used to deflect accountability.

We explore:

• What Nathalie calls “dark neurodivergence” 

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 🎙️ Episode Description

I’m thrilled to partner with Lisa MacVicar—leadership educator, Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) strategist, and creator of Learn with Lisa—to unpack how intentional, inclusive education can truly transform your coaching practice and inclusive leadership impact.

In this energizing episode, we dive into:

• Why coaches have a responsibility to critically assess what they’re learning—Who created this course...

Heeey Leaders,

Are you a coach who values inclusion and curious about how to shift from neutrality toward equity? Then this episode is a must-listen!!!

Join Terri Donohue, ICF PCC-accredited leadership coach and DEI strategist, in conversation with Susana Rinderle—ICF PCC, trauma-informed somatic coach, writer, and former DEI executive—as they unpack the real difference between equality and equity in coaching.

In this powerful epis...

What does it mean to move from understanding neurodiversity to practicing neuro-inclusion in leadership coaching?

In this powerful episode, Terri Donohue, an ICF-accredited Inclusive Leadership Coach, dives deep into how neuro-inclusive coaching is more than just a niche—it's a movement. With personal stories, sharp insights, and practical strategies, Terri explores how leaders and coaches can transform environments to support all ...

Perfectionism in Inclusive Leadership Coaching Host: Terri Donohue, Neurospicy Inclusion Coach

Perfectionism can disguise itself as ambition—but when it thrives in your inclusive leadership practice, it breeds conformity, stifles psychological safety, and undermines true diversity & inclusion. In this episode, Terri Donohue shares:

• Her own journey with hyperfocus, mic‑check mania, and ADHD coaching challenges

• Why perfec...

I’m Terri Donohue, your Neurospicy Inclusion Coach. In this episode of Inclusive Leadership Coaching, I’m inviting coaches to expand their identity awareness across all the identities at play—neurodivergence, race, gender, ability, socioeconomic status, and more. Too often, we center a single identity and unintentionally sideline others, creating blind spots and harm in our relationships and teams.

In today’s episode, you’ll discov...

🎙️ Courageous Conversations in Inclusive Leadership Coaching: Overcoming Discomfort for Real Change

How often do we avoid uncomfortable conversations in leadership and coaching? In this episode, Terri Donohue is joined by Ingrid Hu Dahl—author, speaker, and inclusive leadership coach—to break down two key barriers to real change: The Right to Comfort and Fear of Open Conflict.

💡 What insights will you take away?: ✅ Why avoiding d...

Hey Leaders,

In our last episode, we touched on emotional intelligence, but today, we’re going deeper into empathy—not just as a leadership skill, but as a force for real change.

Empathy isn’t just about understanding feelings—it’s about what you do with that understanding. We’ll break down the three types of empathy: ✅ Cognitive empathy – understanding another’s perspective ✅ Emotional empathy – feeling what others feel ✅ Compassi...

🎙 No Normal in Neurodiversity: Embracing Uniqueness in Coaching 🎉 :

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In this special Neurodiversity Celebration Week episode, we’re diving deep into the power of neurodivergent minds and challenging the myth of "normal." 🌱🧠

As an Emmy-nominated makeup artist and neurodivergent coach, I share my journey with ADHD and dyslexia—exploring how these differences are...

🚀 PODCAST EPISODE: Inclusive Emotional Intelligence 🎙️

Hey Coaches!!

Let's continue to redefine leadership coaching together!!

And guess what? Emotional intelligence isn't just a soft skill—it’s a leadership superpower. But here’s the real question: Who gets left out of traditional EQ models?

In this week’s episode of Inclusive Leadership Coaching, we dive into Inclusive Emotional Intelligence—exploring how different neurotypes e...

🎙Exploring our Bias: The Sneaky Ways It Shapes Inclusive  Leadership Coaching 🎙

Hey Leaders, we're getting into it—bias is on the menu! 🍽️

This week, we’re rolling up our sleeves and getting more.... ummm structured? or not 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

We’re diving into confirmation bias, one of the most common and sneaky cognitive biases. This episode unpacks how our mental shortcuts shape our perceptions, limit possibilities, and influence ho...

Hey Leaders!!

I'm excited (and a little vulnerable) to launch the very first episode of The Inclusive Leadership Coaching Podcast!

Today, we're stepping onto a new path together—a space where I'm brain dumping for change and inviting you, my community of coaches, to co-create a future that breaks free from the status quo. We can’t stay comfortable and do nothing any longer; it's time to step up and create the change we want to s...

Hey Leaders!!

Welcome to The Inclusive Leadership Coaching Podcast—where we expand the conversation around inclusive leadership in coaching.

Here, we dive deep into how leadership isn’t about titles; it’s about behavior, collaboration, and creating lasting impact in every conversation. Whether you’re just beginning your inclusivity journey or already challenging the status quo, you’ll find practical tools, inspiring stories, and a ...

Hey listeners,

Terri here…. moving intentionally through another one of my values: courage. To me, that means stepping out of my safe spaces, bringing fear along for the ride but not letting it hold me back. Neurodivergently Coaching has always been a space for learning, growth, and advocacy—a place where we’ve amplified the stories,...