Episode 181: Coaching for Neurodivergents with Talia Zamora

 

Coaching for Neurodivergents with Talia Zamora discusses her journey building a coaching business that specializes in supporting neurodivergent entrepreneurs and families.

Talia's Story

After struggling to find flexible work that fit around her two autistic sons, Talia decided to start her own coaching business about six years ago. What began as general business coaching naturally evolved into a neurodivergent focus when she realized she kept attracting clients who were either neurodivergent themselves or had neurodivergent children.

Key Challenges for Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs

Talia explains that many neurodivergent business owners struggle with:

• Setting realistic boundaries and time management
• Comparing themselves to others and risking burnout
• Being organized and prioritizing effectively
• Knowing when to outsource tasks that drain their energy

Her top tip? Look at your diary realistically—you might think you have eight hours to work, but actually only have five. Build your ideal week from there.

The Power of Networking and Awards

After working in isolation for about a year, Talia discovered the value of networking—particularly smaller, intimate events. She's won multiple awards, including a silver in the Best of Business Women Awards, which helped combat imposter syndrome and brought valuable local recognition.

Growing Through Referrals

Much of Talia's business comes from referrals—through networking connections, partnerships with agencies, and her work with the Advanced ADHD and Autism Trust charity. It's a sustainable approach that works perfectly for someone who admits they're "not great at marketing."

About Talia

Talia Zamora is a Neurodivergent Business and Family Coach supporting neurodivergent individuals and families through lived experience—growing up in and raising a neurodivergent family. She helps clients navigate overwhelm, self-doubt, and masking while building on strengths and self-compassion. Her intuitive, practical approach addresses burnout recovery, executive function, sensory sensitivities, business boundaries, and identity discovery. All tailored to understanding how neurodivergent brains work. Talia creates a safe space where clients feel seen and equipped to thrive in their own beautifully different way.

 

{1:35} Why Talia started started her own business.

{3:32} Identifying a need for neurodivergent coaching.

{4:46} The challenges of neurodivergency.

{5:36} The importance of prioritisation and organisation.

{6:02} Talia's coaching work.

{7:08} How neurodivergent entrepreneurs can create calm.

{8:51} How Talia sources and retains clients.

{11:36} How networking broadened Talia's world.

{12:57} The events Talia enjoys.

{13:45} Networking for neurodivergents.

{14:56} Talia's experience getting involved in business awards.

{16:38} PR wins from being an award finalist.

{18:36} Talia's business tip.

{19:42} How Talia organises herself.

{20:25} Plans for 2026.

{21:54} How to spot the signs of neurodivergency.

{22:22} Where to get help.

 

 

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Connect with Talia:  https://www.taliazamora.com/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TaliaZamoraBusinessandFamilyCoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taliazamora/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaliaZamoraCoach

Talia's Neurodivergent Traits download: https://taliazamora.com/#101-neurodivergent-traits