Talks & Training

Ed is an experienced trainer and speaker who provides executive function training, including workshops and talks, to businesses and schools.

For businesses, investing in executive function training has a positive impact on employee well-being, innovation and overall company performance. By equipping leaders and managers with the knowledge, understanding and skills to support and meet the needs of employees with ADHD, businesses are better positioned to unlock the potential of their entire workforce.

Training school staff in executive function provides strategies to better support and understand all pupils, including those with ADHD. This leads to a calmer and more inclusive learning environment, where pupils with ADHD can develop skills essential for managing attention, organisation, impulse control and emotional regulation.

WHAT IS THE IMPACT?

Businesses

Businesses benefits of executive function training:

All employees understand what executive functions are, and how they relate to ADHD. This awareness fosters a more empathetic workplace culture that recognizes the challenges faced by employees with ADHD
Leaders and managers more able to manage change and uncertainty and to get the most out of the teams that they work with
Employees with ADHD feel valued and supported, boosting their morale and engagement; they are able to flourish and grow in their roles
They receive appropriate support, adaptations and accommodations, enabling them to excel in specific areas including problem solving, finding creative solutions and analytical thinking
Businesses develop strategies specifically designed to assist employees with ADHD who may be struggling with time management, planning and organisation, task completion or emotional self-regulation and response inhibition; these strategies can improve productivity and job performance
Teams approach differences in ways that promote collaboration rather than conflict, and they make the most of diverse strengths within their teams to solve problems creatively
Leaders and managers understand the communication challenges that employees with ADHD may face and can implement clear communication protocols, ensuring that instructions and feedback are straightforward and accessible
The stigma around ADHD and executive dysfunction is understood, and open dialogue about ADHD is promoted. This encourages employees with ADHD to seek help and support when needed
A more inclusive culture leads to higher levels of job satisfaction, engagement and retention rates for employees with ADHD; they feel understood and supported and are more likely to remain committed to the business. In turn, this leads to lower turnover of staff and the costs associated with it.

Schools

School benefits:

Leaders and teaching staff have a better understanding of pupils with ADHD and the executive function challenges they face
A more inclusive and empathetic learning environment develops that respects and values diverse learning styles
Teaching staff are equipped with practical classroom strategies to support teaching and learning, as well as the personal development of pupils with ADHD
Proactive, whole community approaches to behaviour management that recognise the needs of pupils with ADHD, preventing frustration and meltdown
Enhanced support for pupils with ADHD, helping them to build skills in emotional regulation, empathy and collaboration, and to feel valued and supported
Every pupil benefits from the development of their executive function skills. They manage tasks and time more easily, are better organised and are be able to regulate their emotions more effectively
Pupils with ADHD have improved academic outcomes, stronger personal development and feel less anxious and stressed