Coaches specialising in Acquired Brain Injury

About A Genius Coach

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About Benjamin

Benjamin has over a decade of experience coaching adults and teams within a variety and range of sectors, occupations and experience levels. He is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation and a Mental Health First Aider

Professionally Ben has experience coaching and mentoring individuals with a diverse variety and combination of neuro diverse, neurological and mental health conditions, ranging from ADHD, ASC, OCD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, MS, Acquired Brain Injuries, Stroke, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Trauma, PTSD, burnout, rust-out. Personally, has lived experience of navigating life and the workplace with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Cerebral Palsy.

About Christoffer

Christoffer has built his career in helping people from all walks of life discover, understand and implement best practice changes. He is a coach, facilitator and musician with over 20 years experience in both personal development and group coaching, with qualifications in relational dynamics coaching.
Christoffer has experience in banking, professional services, defence, education, NHS and homelessness. Christoffer has lived experience of neurodivergence, managing long covid and supporting those seeking to destigmatise mental health. Christoffer has long been a proponent of the social model of disability, from his days creating art projects as a form of inclusive activism, touring Europe and South America. Christoffer uses creative tools to facilitate coaching conversations, as well as technology.
Christoffer believes we can all work at our best, but it sometimes requires a mind-set shift and strategies that are a close match with how we think. He also believes we need to be able to navigate and discuss the often unspoken limiting rules, behaviours and environment we may face in today’s workplace. When Christoffer is coaching at his best, he is like a terrier, friendly but rigorous about making sure people know what they are doing and why they are doing it, checking and tweaking to make sure that outcomes are making a difference.

About Dr. Jane

Jane has got a vast majority of experience in coaching. She has got a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Doctorate in Coaching. She is an accredited coach with the Association of Coaching and with the Association of Executive Coaching.

Jane started coaching when she was working in IT sector as a head of operations for Nokia Enterprise Architecture Team. In this role she was heading up for 200 autistic people. Jane has worked with a range of clients all the way up to board members and executives from different industries such as Health, IT, Finance, Public Sector and Consultancies. Jane herself also worked for lots of big corporate companies at a board level therefore she can relate to anyone wherever they might be on the ladder.

Jane is autistic and she has lived experience of neurodiversity in her family.

When Jane is coaching at her best she is creative, lively, chatty and engaged. She is good at coming up with new solutions using her creativity. She really enjoys making a difference and, in some cases, changing people’s lives.

About Gareth

Gareth Dart is an experienced life coach who joined Genius Within in August 2022. Hailing from South Africa, Gareth brings a wealth of knowledge and a warm coaching approach to support individuals in the UK.

Gareth’s genuine curiosity lies in exploring the connection between neurodiversity and anxiety/depression, setting him apart in the coaching world. He deeply understands the unique challenges faced by individuals who think differently and the potential impact on their mental well-being. Drawing from his background in clinical psychology, Gareth offers valuable insights into the complex relationship between neurodiversity and mental health.

Gareth’s coaching approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and the creation of a safe and non-judgmental space. By integrating evidence-based strategies, he guides clients through their journey of anxiety and depression, focusing on their strengths and challenges.

Whether engaging in one-on-one, co-coaching, or group settings, Gareth excels at delivering holistic support.

About Linda

Linda’s background is in the social care sector, working to empower and advocate for and alongside neurodiverse adults. During her career she has mentored social work students, and coached and supervised teams these experiences developed her coaching skills.

Her passion lies in empowering people to reach their full potential by examining their strengths with them and enabling them to develop practice and use strategies in the workplace. She uses various coaching methods to connect with clients in a positive way.

About Miranda

Miranda has been a Clinical Psychologist for the last 30 years. She can deal with all mental health issues as part of her qualification. This includes Major Depression, Bipolar Mood Disorder and Anxiety Disorder. She is particularly interested in helping people with addictions (alcohol and other substances). She also enjoys doing marital therapy as well as family therapy. Her approach is solution-focused, eclectic, and grounded in psychological science.

Miranda also started working for Genius Within as a Life Coach in January this year, dealing with clients who experience workplace difficulties due to ADHD, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, and other disorders under the Neurodiverse umbrella. She previously worked in the EAP field and is au fait with dealing with clients and managers in the workplace. She aims to assist clients to function optimally in the workplace and in general, everyday life.

About Peter

Peter has over 25 years global sales and management experience, working for a range of organisations. He is also an accredited Executive Coach with the Academy of Executive Coaching.

Peter believes that we can all work at our best, and we can strive to be the best that we can be on each given day. This requires a shift in perspective and mindset. Peter helps clients to develop strategies which help support them in their daily life. Peter is a coach, facilitator and trainer, with over 20 years experience managing teams and supporting individuals.

Peter has over 5 years experience supporting individuals to better understand their neurodiversity and managing their stress and anxiety levels.