Supporting leaders to work with their minds, not against them.
Coaching and leadership development for female leaders and organisations, grounded in psychological insight and neurodiversity-affirming practice.
Lead with clear awareness not effort
I’m Yvette Annand, leadership trainer, coach, counsellor and culture change specialist with a background in behavioural research.
I spent over 20 years leading in high-pressure environments while masking, over-functioning and eventually burning out, before receiving a late ADHD diagnosis.
That experience shapes my work.
Today, I partner with organisations and experienced female leaders to develop leadership that is self-aware, sustainable and human. My approach blends psychological insight, strengths-based practice and neuroaffirming principles.
This is not about fixing people.
It’s about helping capable leaders work with their wiring, not against it.
Why this work matters?
Many female leaders are diagnosed with ADHD later in life. By that stage, they are often already successful and quietly exhausted.
Common experiences include:
• long-standing imposter syndrome
• years of masking and over-performance
• chronic self-doubt despite capability
• hormonal shifts that amplify cognitive load
Coaching provides a space to make sense of this with clarity, compassion and accountability
Ways we work together
Coaching and leadership development designed to support clarity, confidence and sustainable leadership, with a particular focus on female leaders with ADHD.
All work is reflective, practical and tailored. No templates. No pressure. No hustle.
Individual leadership coaching
A longer-term partnership for experienced female leaders.
Together we focus on:understanding how your mind works under pressure
clarifying values and leadership choices
strengthening boundaries and energy management
leading in ways that feel aligned and sustainable
This is confidential, structured and supportive work for people who are already capable and want to lead with greater ease.
Working with organisations
Thriving InSight supports organisations to develop leadership cultures that are inclusive, thoughtful, sustainable.
Our work may include:
neuroaffirming culture development
leadership coaching
team education and awareness
strengths-based leadership frameworks
We partner over time, focusing on real leadership behaviour rather than surface compliance.
Our approach
Leadership becomes clearer when people understand themselves and when organisations create flexible environments that allow all nervous systems to flourish.
Our work is grounded in behavioural science, ACT and strengths-based development. It builds awareness, acceptance and agency, helping leaders shift patterns without force or self-criticism.
We use simple frameworks to create safety, focus and depth, allowing insight to translate into action over time.
One key tool we use to aid insight is the Strengths Profile which offers a nuanced understanding of how you work at your best, what drains you, and where support is needed.
Used thoughtfully, it becomes a powerful leadership tool rather than a performance metric.
“ Yvette helped me really understand my brain for the first time in my
30 years career.
I now lead in ways
that energise me, not deplete me.”
- Jane, Senior Public Servant, Canberra.
Real Stories: transformation from female leaders with ADHD
“Her blend of compassion, structure and lived experience is unlike any coach I’ve worked with.”
- Anna, Director, Victoria/Tasmania
"Yvette's coaching helped me cut through the noise, gain clarity, and lead with newfound confidence. Her ADHD-aware approach was a game-changer
for - Li, Senior Female
Scientist, Sydney
Frequently Asked Questions
-
ADHD coaching helps professional women manage focus, energy, and executive function while building confidence, self-trust, and authentic leadership.
-
It supports women to reduce overwhelm, stop masking ADHD traits, strengthen executive function, and achieve sustainable, authentic success at work.
-
Yes. High-functioning women benefit by overcoming burnout, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism while leveraging their strengths and energy more effectively.
-
Results vary, but many women notice improvements in energy, focus, and confidence within the first few sessions. Longer-term coaching creates sustainable habits and leadership growth.
-
Book a free 20-minute discovery call to explore your challenges, goals, and whether ADHD coaching is the right fit for you.
-
ADHD coaching is action-focused and future-oriented, combining internal work with practical strategies to manage ADHD traits and thrive professionally.
-
Yes. Coaching helps women identify limiting beliefs, build self-awareness, and develop self-compassion to lead confidently without masking their true selves.
-
Sessions use Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindful Self-Compassion, Positive Psychology, and core coaching techniques for personalised, empowering results.
-
Yes. Coaching helps women set boundaries, manage energy, and prioritise tasks, supporting career success without sacrificing personal wellbeing.
-
Professional women who feel drained, overwhelmed, or constantly masking ADHD traits gain clarity, confidence, and authentic leadership through coaching.
Begin a conversation
A no-pressure discussion to explore what support might be useful for you or
your organisation.
We’ll focus on clarity, fit and next steps.
Online sessions available..