Clear Insight. Practical Strategy. Better Performance.

Helping you lead neurodivergent staff with confidence

You’ve got smart, capable people on your team, but performance issues keep popping up.

Disorganisation. Missed deadlines. Team tension. Miscommunication. Nothing in your HR toolbox seems to fix it.

That’s where NeuroFocus Consulting comes in.

I help you understand how ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent traits show up at work - so you can stop guessing, and start managing with clarity.

It’s not about labels. It’s about performance.

Whether or not someone has a formal diagnosis isn’t the point.

I’m here to help you understand why performance is dipping, and what to do about it.

That might involve ADHD, autism, anxiety, or none of these.

You don’t need to be an expert in mental health. You just need the right support to make smart, fair, and effective decisions.

The Promise:

Your neurodivergent team members can be some of your most dedicated, focused, enterprising and high performing.
They can produce extraordinary results, and your organisation will reap the rewards.

So how do you make that happen?

Learn how to lead and interact in ways that different neurotypes respond positively to. You’ll get far more back than you put in.

Donelle at whiteboard during a workshop

How I can help:

  • Translate neurodivergent behaviours into clear workplace needs.

  • Identify what’s driving underperformance or disengagement.

  • Equip you with simple, practical strategies that actually work.

  • Support you to lead fairly, without lowering the bar.

When to work with me:

  • When your usual HR strategies aren’t working;

  • If you’re worried about fairness or legal risk;

  • If you want to support your team member, but don’t know how;

  • When you need expert insight - fast.

Let’s figure out what’s really going on, so your team can thrive.

Testimonials

  • “Donelle has been responsible for developing change management strategies in [teams] where significant problems have been identified.

    This has covered problems around human resources, leadership, financial management, health and safety, and community relationships. I have on many occasions drawn on these skills personally and have asked her to represent the group externally and internally, which she has done with a high degree of professionalism and skill. Donelle has the unique and rare ability of seeing both the detail and the big picture. This skill has assisted the group to both identify and manage risks and explore opportunities over the short and longer term.”
    - David, Manager, Wellington

  • “I found Donelle to be non-judgemental, and highly experienced and knowledgeable in her field.

    Donelle has the ability to assist and support managers when tough decisions or options need to be made. Donelle was always approachable and I always felt valued by her. Donelle ensured that all aspects were taken into consideration, and was able to work with both myself and staff members to ensure that there was accountability from everyone.”
    - Michelle, Service Manager, Hamilton

  • "Donelle is a wonderful, knowledgeable and trustworthy expert in ADHD and I found her to be a lifeline when I was going through a very difficult period in my life.

    She has a wealth of knowledge about a condition I am only just beginning to understand. I now understand the cause of my biggest life problems, and knowing this, I can now stop it in its tracks."
    - Tim, Senior Sales Manager, Auckland

Ready to start managing with clarity?

Email me:
donelle.dewar@neuro-focus.co.nz
(best method of communication)

or Phone:
021 035 2695