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Neuroinclusive Group Coaching for Academics

From Overwhelmed to Published. A Group Coaching Program for ADHDers in Academia

I get it—and you’re not alone. Academia is draining for anyone, but for those of us with ADHD, it can feel overwhelming. The never-ending stream of demands, the weight of constant scrutiny (and the rejection sensitivity it triggers), the pressure to perform at high standards, and the relentless strain on our executive functions just to keep up—sometimes, it’s all just too much.

  • Are you overwhelmed with the seemingly never-ending flow of mundane administrative demands and teaching duties?

  • Is your writing always falling at the bottom of your to-do-list and when you finally get to it, you feel disconnected from your research, stuck and lost?

  • Do you feel overworked and overstretched, yet your output never feels good enough and your to-do list never shrinks?

  • Do you feel like you can’t connect anymore with the research you used to love, and your writing feels inauthentic, as if you lost your voice and spark?

  • Do you have a collection of papers that you can’t seem to bring to the submission stage?

  • Do revising a paper, writing a timeline for a research proposal, or uploading the syllabus on the University portalfeel like impossibly dreadful tasks?

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Join a group of researchers, PhD students, and professors who know what’s like to be an ADHDer in Academia

    1. Weekly 90-minute online group sessions

    • Flexible participation
      Start and stop as you wish (after a minimum 2-month commitment) – no long-term lock-in.

    • Small groups
      Up to 7 participants, so your voice is always heard.

    • Expert ADHD coaching, from someone who truly gets you
      Benefit from the guidance of a certified ADHD coach who trulygets both the demands of academic life and what the ADHD brain needs to thrive (that’s me, Dr. Roberta Locatelli!)

    • Peer learning that works

      Gain wisdom, encouragement, and concrete strategies from others navigating the same challenges.

    • An understanding community
      A safe, judgment‑free space where you can show up as your authentic self.

    • Ongoing accountability
      Stay connected between sessions with a dedicated Discord group for quick check-ins, questions, and encouragement—your community is always just a message away.

    • Weekly Emails

      to recap the highlights of each session, so that no insight gets lost.

    • BONUS:
      Individual coaching sessions during your group membership at the reduced rate of 95€ per session

  • From Overwhelmed to Published is currently being redesigned for its next edition, starting mid-September 2026. Pricing and session times will be confirmed shortly.

    If you'd like to find out whether this group is a good fit for you, the first step is a short conversation. You can book a free discovery call below or email me

  • From Overwhelmed to Published is currently being redesigned for its next edition, starting mid-September 2026. Pricing and session times will be confirmed shortly.

    If you'd like to find out whether this group is a good fit for you, the first step is a short conversation. You can book a free discovery call below or email me

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    Prioritise your writing and set boundaries to protect what truly matters

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    Break free from cycles of overwork and overwhelm

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    Finally submit those unfinished papers waiting on your desk

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    Reignite the passion for your research and (re)discover your unique voice

  • A pie chart divided into two halves, with the upper half in beige and the lower half in dark gray.

    Discover strategies to manage your time and stay on top of your do-do-list consistently

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    Tap into your natural curiosity and creativity to do more of the things you enjoy

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If you are interested in coaching, book a free 30-minute consultation, where you can ask questions, see how you could benefit from coaching, and if I am the right coach for you. The free consultation comes with no obligation and no pressure to schedule further appointments.

 If you don’t find any slots that work for you, just email me or contact me through the form below and we'll work something out. 

Testimonials

  • The coaching group hasn't just been instrumentally valuable by helping me get my work done, but I've also learned a lot about how to support myself and others. I think because you've been this consistent supportive and encouraging presence in my life over the past year, I now have a mental model of what it looks like to take a supportive and compassionate approach. I don't think I've ever had a model for that before.

    C.B., Assistant Professor, USA 

  • I find the group extremely rewarding and validating. It’s great to have a dedicated coaching group for neurodivergent academics, where we share challenges coming from our neurodivergence both in our daily life and academic career. Roberta has a unique talent for bringing us together in a safe space that allows us to engage in an authentic and vulnerable manner. I regularly benefitted as much, if not more, from the topics others have brought up than from my own. Roberta is a fantastic coach, extremely skilled at empowering us to develop our own solutions. Being an academic herself, she truly understands the unique pressures, unspoken expectations, and hidden barriers we face. I am grateful for being part of this group and can greatly recommend it to any neurodivergent academic, no matter their current role.

    Julian Hegemann, Biochemistry Professor, Germany

  • Some aspects of academia are anathema to an ADHD mind, and yet it's all too easy to blame oneself for not trying hard enough. This group changed that. It was very validating to know that others face the exact same struggles. I was initially worried that I wouldn’t feel at ease with other participants, but I couldn't have been more wrong. In this group, I have found not only kindred souls navigating unstructured time and endless lists of tasks, but also a welcoming group of friends. We've explored challenges far beyond academia, including forming relationships. It was so revealing and liberating. The group format has unexpected benefits: someone else might raise a problem that I'm actually grappling with, but I haven't put into focus yet, or might share a strategy that works perfectly for me. Roberta has a great talent for creating a friendly and welcoming environment, and is brilliant at coaching us individually to reflect on the roots of our challenges to uncover our true selves.

    C. Assistant Professor, UK

  • Diagnosed in my 60s, I felt rather desperate to reclaim the promise I had when I entered academia. I cannot overstate the value of ADHD support that truly understands academic life. Roberta has been amazingly helpful in reframing the struggles I’ve faced (for decades!) in an ADHD context. This has helped me reclaim my sense of agency and the gift of productivity while keeping the focus on my wellbeing. Most importantly, it has empowered me to rewrite the narrative of my career in a more compassionate way. The group dynamic contributes to a powerful coaching experience: there is something incredibly empowering about learning, week after week, that I am not alone in the struggles I face in academia. I highly recommend getting group coaching from Roberta.

    Rhonda, Professor, Canada