Our Story: Neurodivergent Leadership & Lived Experience
The Journey from Burnout to Advocacy
I founded Greyhame because I have lived the highs and lows of being a neurodiverse leader. For years, I navigated a professional world that wasn't built for my brain, eventually hitting the wall of autistic and ADHD burnout.
I spent years facing challenges I thought were universal:
Hyperfocus vs. Basic Needs: Becoming so absorbed in strategy that I’d forget to eat or drink.
Communication Gaps: Meticulously explaining ideas only to feel misunderstood or rejected.
The Social Enigma: Being praised for a "brilliant strategic mind" while struggling to decode unspoken social norms.
Despite my strengths, the lack of neuro-inclusive support left me feeling "othered" rather than accepted. I knew there had to be a better way for neurodivergent professionals to lead.
Bridging the "Us and Them" Divide in Business
My professional journey highlighted a significant gap: most organizations lack the framework to support neurodivergent individuals. However, I also realized that treating neurotypical and neurodivergent people as "us and them" prevents real progress.
True business change happens when everyone is heard, and the best outcomes are achieved through mutual understanding rather than forced assimilation.
A Unique, Strengths-Based Approach to Coaching
These experiences have crafted Greyhame’s personal style of neurodivergent coaching. We move away from clinical "disability" models and focus on:
Honouring Individual Needs: Tailoring strategies that work for your specific brain.
Preventing Burnout: Learning to achieve excellence without sacrificing your wellbeing.
Growth & Integration: Helping you feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow alongside your organisation.
Whether you are seeking ADHD coaching in Cumbria or looking to transform your company culture in Lancashire, Greyhame is here to listen to your individual needs and work with you to identify tailored solutions.
Michael Younger - Founder & ILM and AC Accredited Coach
What sets us apart
Why Choose Greyhame for Neurodiversity Coaching?
What sets us apart is the bridge between lived experience and rigorous professional standards. We provide a high-level, ethical coaching environment tailored for leaders in Cumbria, Lancashire, and throughout the UK.
Accredited Expertise & Evidence-Based Practice
Our team consists of professionally qualified and accredited executive coaches. We don't just rely on intuition; we underpin our approach with:
Specialist Qualifications: Advanced training specifically focused on neurodiversity in the workplace.
Ongoing Research: Integration of the latest neurodiversity studies to ensure our methods are current and effective.
Professional Supervision: To maintain the highest ethical standards, all our coaches undergo regular coaching supervision with accredited supervisors.
Real-World Leadership Experience
We understand the pressure of high-stakes environments because we’ve worked in them. Our coaches bring a wealth of experience across diverse sectors, including:
Global Organisations & Management Consulting
Government Bodies & Public Sector Leadership
SMEs & Entrepreneurial Ventures
A Person-Centered "Care Ethics" Culture
We move away from rigid, "one-size-fits-all" coaching models. Every relationship at Greyhame begins with a blank page.
Bespoke Methodologies: We identify the specific approach that aligns with your cognitive profile and professional goals.
Empathy-Led Coaching: Our "Care Ethics" framework prioritises interpersonal connection, compassion, and how we respond to one another.
Industry Standards: We strictly adhere to Global Coaching Codes of Practice and continuous professional development (CPD).
Our Mission, Vision and Values
To provide the UK's leading neurodiversity coaching experience for leaders and executives.
Mission
Vision
To create a sustainable business eco-system that seamlessly fuses neurodiverse and neurotypical strengths for the betterment of all.
Values
Curiosity led - We always lead with curiosity and never judgement
People focused - We know that value comes from people, be they from the Greyhame team, our clients, or partners
Ethics at our core - We are committed to creating a foundation of trust, safety, and professionalism, whilst maintaining boundaries, confidentiality, and transparency