Inclusive Leadership Coaching

Addressing Racial Harm in Inclusive Leadership Coaching By Terri

Racial harm in the workplace often goes unaddressed because leaders frame it as "perception" rather than reality. In this essential episode for coaches, diversity practitioners, and inclusive leaders, we explore how to support Black clients experiencing racial trauma through embodied, trauma-informed coaching practices.
What You'll Learn:
Why senior leaders fail to address everyday racial harm and how this impacts Black professionals
The Terri Tools framework: five practical coaching strategies for supporting clients through racial trauma
How to create psychologically safe coaching containers where Black clients feel seen and believed
The role of EMDR therapy in processing racial trauma and when to refer clients out
Somatic and body-centered practices for nervous system regulation after experiencing racial harm
Strategic documentation and protection planning for clients facing workplace discrimination
Loving-kindness meditation as a self-compassion practice for rebuilding worthiness
Key Topics Covered:
Racial trauma and its impact on the body, mind, and nervous system
Trauma-informed coaching for BIPOC professionals
Workplace racial harm and microaggressions
EMDR therapy for racial trauma processing
Somatic coaching practices and embodied awareness
Ethical coaching boundaries and therapeutic referrals
Organizational gaslighting and systemic racism
This episode moves beyond intentions to focus on impact, offering coaches concrete tools to support clients navigating racial harm while honouring both the client's experience and the coach's ethical boundaries.
Perfect for: Executive coaches, leadership coaches, DEI practitioners, inclusive leadership specialists, neurodiversity coaches, HR professionals, Therapist and anyone supporting professionals in workspaces.
Connect with Terri:
https://terridonohue.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terridonohuecoaching/
Podcast Disclaimer
Bio: 
Terri Donohue is a passionate and ICF/PCC-certified Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) coach specializing in Neurodiversity Life and Leadership. With 23 years of experience in the entertainment industry, where she earned an Emmy nomination, Terri brings a unique blend of creative expertise and a deep commitment to empowering others. She works with and prefers to align herself with ours, which values honesty, personal development, fairness, and connection. Terri is a coaches coach who also enjoys supporting therapist as well. 
Contact Information for California EMDR Therapist: 
PAMELA J. WARREN, THERAPY:
https://www.pamwarrentherapy.com/

When Productivity and Meritocracy Reinforce Ableism in Inclusive Leadership Coaching By Terri

🔥 The Productivity Obsession That's Actually Perpetuating Harm
What if everything we've been taught about productivity in coaching is reinforcing 400+ years of ableist systems? This groundbreaking episode exposes the hidden pipeline from meritocracy to ableism that's infiltrating coaching practices everywhere.
Discover why "just work harder" mentality violates inclusive leadership principles and learn the essential lens shift from "What's wrong with them?" to "What support do they need?" Perfect for mentor coaching, CCE credits, and coaches committed to neurodiversity inclusion.
 
What You'll Learn:
How toxic productivity undermines coaching ethics
The meritocracy-to-ableism pipeline destroying client trust
Sustainable productivity strategies for neurodivergent clients
ICF-aligned approaches to inclusive coaching practices
Why accommodations aren't weakness—they're accessibility rights
Essential for: ICF Core Competencies & Ethics Alert! Inclusive leadership coaches, mentor coaches, neurodiversity specialists, ICF credential holders pursuing CCE hours, and any coach working with ADHD, autistic, or neurodivergent clients.
Connect with Terri:
https://terridonohue.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terridonohuecoaching/
Podcast Disclaimer
Bio: 
Terri Donohue is a passionate and ICF/PCC-certified Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) coach specializing in Neurodiversity Life and Leadership. With 23 years of experience in the entertainment industry, where she earned an Emmy nomination, Terri brings a unique blend of creative expertise and a deep commitment to empowering others. She works with and prefers to align herself with ours, which values honesty, personal development, fairness, and connection.
Resources mentioned: Devon Price's "Laziness Does Not Exist"
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/laziness-does-not-exist-devon-price-phd/1137251962?utm_source=chatgpt.com
 
Primary Tags: #InclusiveLeadership #NeurodiversityCoaching #ICFEthics #MentorCoaching #CoachingEthics #ADHDCoaching #AutismCoaching #ToxicProductivity#CCECredits #InclusiveCoach #NeurodivergentCoaching #CoachTraining #EthicalCoaching #AccessibilityCoaching #SustainableProductivity #CoachDevelopment#MeritocracyMyth #CoachingInclusion #NeuroInclusiveCoaching #DisabilityCoaching #CoachingJustice #AntiAbleistCoaching
 

Identity Work in Inclusive Leadership Coaching with Natasha Aruliah

Podcast Description:
In this powerful episode, Terri Donohue sits down with Natasha Aruliah—a psychologist, trauma-aware facilitator, educator, consultant, and coach with over 25 years of experience in equity, inclusion, and organizational transformation. Together, they explore the deep and often complex journey of identity work—what it means for leaders, coaches, and anyone committed to creating truly inclusive spaces.
From unpacking privilege and bias to navigating the ways we’ve internalized societal expectations, Natasha and Terri dive into how identity shapes leadership, belonging, and transformation. Along the way, they honor the richness of diverse identities and the contributions of all groups, while also naming how systems of power, inequities, and oppression impact the coaching profession and the people we serve.
They share practical tools and coaching strategies that support clients in noticing, naming, and nurturing their authentic selves.
Whether you’re a coach seeking to deepen your practice, a leader striving to embody inclusive leadership, or simply someone curious about the intersection of coaching, identity, and DEI, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to “coach the who” — not just the what.
nd inspire you to “coach the who” — not just the what.
✨ Key themes:
Identity work as the bedrock of Inclusive Leadership Coaching
Recognizing and respecting different identities and lived experiences
How privilege, power, and systemic inequities shape our sense of self
Practical frameworks for coaching identity, belonging, and inclusion
Why Inclusive Leadership Coaching transformation must begin within
If you’re ready to explore the heart of coaching indentity, inclusion, and equity, this episode is for you.
Resources:
Notice Your Soul in the Dark (21 minutes) - John Amaechi video
Emotional Justice: A roadmap for racial healing - Esther Armah
Connect with Natasha:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-aruliah-75071420/
Bio:
Natasha Aruliah is a coach, psychologist, therapist, and trauma-aware facilitator, consultant, educator, and coach specializing in JEDdi (social justice, equity, decolonizing, diversity, inclusion) and transformational organizational change. She began her career in higher education supporting international and marginalized students before moving to community settings, witnessing firsthand the impact of systemic structures and related trauma.
With over 25 years of experience across government, union, non-profit, community, and corporate sectors in the UK, Europe, Canada, and the USA, Natasha creates spaces for all voices, supporting courageous dialogue on challenging or often-avoided topics. She has taught at the University of British Columbia, the Justice Institute of BC, and co-facilitated Effective and Inclusive Group Facilitation courses at Simon Fraser University. Her particular area of interest is identity development, which she teaches and speaks on widely.
Connect with Terri:
https://terridonohue.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terridonohuecoaching/
Podcast Disclaimer
Bio: 
Terri Donohue is a passionate and ICF/PCC-certified Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) coach specializing in Neurodiversity Life and Leadership. With 23 years of experience in the entertainment industry, where she earned an Emmy nomination, Terri brings a unique blend of creative expertise and a deep commitment to empowering others. She works with and prefers to align herself with ours, which values honesty, personal development, fairness, and connection.
#CoachingIdentity #InclusiveCoaching #InclusiveLeadership #LeadershipCoaching #DiversityEquityInclusion #CoachingForEquity #IdentityAndLeadership #CoachTheWho #BelongingInLeadership #LeadershipTransformation #SystemicChange #EquityAndInclusion #SocialJusticeLeadership #TraumaInformedCoaching #CoachingPodcast #LeadershipMatters#InternationalCoachingFederation #ICF #CoreCompetencies #ICFMaintainingPresence

Demystifying Diversity in Inclusive Leadership Coaching By Terri

🎧 Unlock the Hidden "D" in DEIB: Why Diversity Goes WAY Beyond What Most Think
Join me, your inclusive leadership coach and neurodiversity advocate, as I break down the REAL meaning of diversity in leadership coaching. If you think diversity is just about race and ethnicity, this episode will completely shift your perspective.
What You'll Discover:
✅ 9 types of invisible diversity that impact every coaching conversation 
✅ Why saying "diverse candidates" actually reinforces bias 
✅ How to embody truly inclusive coaching 
✅ The mentor coaching core competency and ethics insights that will transform your practice
Perfect for:
Executive coaches seeking inclusive leadership training
ICF credential holders (ACC, PCC, MCC) working on renewals
Business coaches wanting neurodiversity training
Leadership development professionals
Team coaches building psychologically safe workplaces and relationships
Anyone passionate about DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging)
Featured Topics:
Invisible diversity in leadership coaching
Neurodiversity and ADHD in executive coaching
ICF ethics and inclusive coaching practices
Communication styles and cognitive diversity
Sensory processing in leadership development
Emotional intelligence and diverse thinking patterns
Systemic oppression in coaching relationships
Professional coaching standards and inclusion
Ready to make your coaching practice truly inclusive? This episode gives you the tools to see and honor ALL forms of human diversity.
Connect with Terri:
https://terridonohue.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terridonohuecoaching/
Podcast Disclaimer
Bio: 
Terri Donohue is a passionate and ICF/PCC-certified Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) coach specializing in Neurodiversity Life and Leadership. With 23 years of experience in the entertainment industry, where she earned an Emmy nomination, Terri brings a unique blend of creative expertise and a deep commitment to empowering others. She works with and prefers to align herself with ours, which values honesty, personal development, fairness, and connection.
Keywords: inclusive leadership coaching, diversity in coaching, neurodiversity training, ICF ethics 2025, ADHD leadership coach, executive coaching, professional coaching, DEIB, mentor coaching, invisible diversity, cognitive diversity, inclusive coaching practices
#InclusiveLeadership #Neurodiversity #ICFCoaching #DEIB #LeadershipCoaching #ExecutiveCoaching #ADHDCoach #DiversityAndInclusion #ProfessionalCoaching #MentorCoaching
 
 

Challenging Neurodivergence in Inclusive Leadership Coaching

In this episode of Challenging Neurodivergence, we go where most conversations about neurodiversity and inclusion refuse to.
Host Terri Donohue opens up a powerful dialogue inspired by Nathalie Martinek’s article, “Dark Neurodivergence or Cluster B Traits?”, and invites listeners to examine what happens when neurodivergent identities are used to deflect accountability.
We explore:
What Nathalie calls “dark neurodivergence” 
How some are using the neurodivergent labels as moral shields in coaching, leadership, and workplace settings
What coaches and inclusive leaders need to know about DARVO, toxic empathy, and when to challenge vs. accommodate
How this relates to the ICF Core Competencies of Facilitating Growth
This isn’t another neurodiversity 101. It’s a grounded, truth-telling session for leaders and practitioners ready to lean into complexity, discernment, and ethically grounded inclusion.
Connect with Nathalie Martinek:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-martinek/
Her article:
Dark neurodivergence or Cluster B traits?
Connect with Terri:
https://terridonohue.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terridonohuecoaching/
Podcast Disclaimer
Bio: 
Terri Donohue is a passionate and ICF/PCC-certified Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) coach specializing in Neurodiversity Life and Leadership. With 23 years of experience in the entertainment industry, where she earned an Emmy nomination, Terri brings a unique blend of creative expertise and a deep commitment to empowering others. She works with and prefers to align herself with ours, which values honesty, personal development, fairness, and connection.
 
Resource's:
** Dr. Rami **: 
Holding Narcissists ACCOUNTABLE: The DARVO method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPGrxHEcnp8
**How to ADHD by Jessica McCabe**A comprehensive, shame-free guide with practical strategies grounded in neurodivergent experience.— Jessica McCabe, creator of How to ADHD on YouTube
https://riverbookshop.com/products/9780593578940?variant=44659941638399
** Title:The Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy **Author: Steph Jones (late-diagnosed autistic therapist) www2.internationalinsurance.org+15Jessica Kingsley Publishers - USA+15Barnes & Noble+15Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Feb 21 2024; 256 pages Google BooksFormats: Trade Paperback (US $19.95), e‑Book, Audiobook (narrated by Collette Byrne)
 
🎧 Tune in if you’re ready to question what’s being framed as inclusion — and start building spaces that are not just safe, but honest.
 
 

Intentionally Choosing Coaching Education with Lisa MacVicar

 🎙️ Episode Description
I’m thrilled to partner with Lisa MacVicar—leadership educator, Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) strategist, and creator of Learn with Lisa—to unpack how intentional, inclusive education can truly transform your coaching practice and inclusive leadership impact.
In this energizing episode, we dive into:
• Why coaches have a responsibility to critically assess what they’re learning—Who created this course? Whose voices are centered? Is it truly inclusive or just performative?
• How to tell the difference between CEU-earning programs that check boxes and those that actually shift your mindset, deepen your skills, and create real transformation
• Lisa’s proven approach to building online learning experince—starting with real-world impact and designing curriculum that supports meaningful change
Our ethical practice as ICF Coaching to continusly learning and growing 
👥 Whether you're a coach, leader, or educator, this conversation is a must-listen if you’re committed to learning that includes everyone and drives real results.
Learn with Lisa
• Main page & course catalog → https://learnwithlisa.thinkific.com/collections• Exclusive “Anyone Bundle” for podcast listeners → https://learnwithlisa.thinkific.com/bundles/anyone-bundle
Connect with Lisa• LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-macvicar-d-sousa-544177/• Website → https://www.lisamacvicar.com/
Connect with Terri:
https://terridonohue.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terridonohuecoaching/
Podcast Disclaimer
Bio: 
Terri Donohue is a passionate and ICF/PCC-certified Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) coach specializing in Neurodiversity Life and Leadership. With 23 years of experience in the entertainment industry, where she earned an Emmy nomination, Terri brings a unique blend of creative expertise and a deep commitment to empowering others. She works with and prefers to align herself with ours, which values honesty, personal development, fairness, and connection.
 
Tune in to discover how to choose—and create—learning that truly transforms you, your team, and your community.

Equity in Inclusive Leadership Coaching: Moving Beyond Equality with Susana Rinderle

Heeey Leaders,
Are you a coach who values inclusion and curious about how to shift from neutrality toward equity?Then this episode is a must-listen!!!
Join Terri Donohue, ICF PCC-accredited leadership coach and DEI strategist, in conversation with Susana Rinderle—ICF PCC, trauma-informed somatic coach, writer, and former DEI executive—as they unpack the real difference between equality and equity in coaching.
In this powerful episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why equity—not just equality—is critical in inclusive leadership coaching
🔍 How colorblindness and power-blindness show up in coaching (and why they’re dangerous)
🛠️ Tools to apply equitable, trauma-informed approaches rooted in ICF Core Competencies
💬 Real stories on identity, systems of oppression, and the lived experience behind the theory
Whether you're a professional coach, DEI practitioner, or organizational leader seeking to deepen your awareness—this episode offers honest insights, rich nuance, and practical wisdom you can put into action.
🎧 Listen now and start aligning your coaching with justice, empathy, and real-world impact.
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Connect with Susana:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanarinderle/
Choice Article: The Magazine of Professional Coaching: Six Keys to Coaching Across Color Lines
Websites
wordswisdomwellness.com (Company)
traumainformedcoachingusa.com (Company)
 
Connect with Terri:
https://terridonohue.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terridonohuecoaching/
Podcast Disclaimer
Bio: 
Terri Donohue is a passionate and ICF/PCC-certified Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) coach specializing in Neurodiversity Life and Leadership. With 23 years of experience in the entertainment industry, where she earned an Emmy nomination, Terri brings a unique blend of creative expertise and a deep commitment to empowering others. She works with and prefers to align herself with ours, which values honesty, personal development, fairness, and connection.
 
 

Neurodiversity to Neuro-Inclusion: Redefining Inclusive Leadership Coaching

What does it mean to move from understanding neurodiversity to practicing neuro-inclusion in leadership coaching?
In this powerful episode, Terri Donohue, an ICF-accredited Inclusive Leadership Coach, dives deep into how neuro-inclusive coaching is more than just a niche—it's a movement. With personal stories, sharp insights, and practical strategies, Terri explores how leaders and coaches can transform environments to support all brains—not just neurotypical ones.
🧠 Learn how to:
Define neurodiversity and neuro-inclusion in practical terms
Shift from awareness to action using the neurodiversity paradigm
Create coaching spaces that honor sensory, processing, and communication needs
Build systems using universal design that benefit everyone, not just neurodivergent people
If you're a coach, leader, HR professional, or simply someone who believes in the power of inclusion, this episode offers a blueprint for leading with intention, compassion, and equity.
Connect with Terri:
https://terridonohue.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terridonohuecoaching/
Disclaimer
Bio: 
Terri Donohue is a passionate and ICF/PCC-certified Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) coach specializing in Neurodiversity Life and Leadership. With 23 years of experience in the entertainment industry, where she earned an Emmy nomination, Terri brings a unique blend of creative expertise and a deep commitment to empowering others. She works with and prefers to align herself with ours, which values honesty, personal development, fairness, and connection.
Keywords: neuro-inclusion, neurodiversity coaching, inclusive leadership, universal design, ADHD, dyslexia, intersectionality, inclusive coaching, executive functioning, DEI, ICF coach, accessible leadership, inclusive workplace

Perfectionism in Inclusive Leadership Coaching

Perfectionism in Inclusive Leadership CoachingHost: Terri Donohue, Neurospicy Inclusion Coach
Perfectionism can disguise itself as ambition—but when it thrives in your inclusive leadership practice, it breeds conformity, stifles psychological safety, and undermines true diversity & inclusion. In this episode, Terri Donohue shares:
Her own journey with hyperfocus, mic‑check mania, and ADHD coaching challenges
Why perfectionism is often a trauma response—especially for under‑represented coaches
An IFS parts‑work technique to reframe your inner critic
The powerful mindful self‑compassion mantra she uses for daily reset
Concrete strategies to trade “perfect” for progress, growth, and authentic presence
Whether you’re an executive coach, career coach, or DEI facilitator, this conversation will equip you with actionable tools to break free from perfectionism and build a more inclusive practice.
🔗 Resources & Links
Self‑Compassion Research (Kristin Neff)▶️ https://self-compassion.org/
The Power of the Loving Kindness Mediation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ywgjo0AkyaM
Dismantling perfectionism: https://www.theretreatspace.com/blog/dismantling-perfectionism-and-white-supremacy
Two Spirit: https://www.theindigenousfoundation.org/articles/the-history-of-two-spirit-folks
Pronouns and understanding gender identity: https://www.npr.org/2021/06/02/996319297/gender-identity-pronouns-expression-guide-lgbtq
Dr. Richard Schwartz for Internal Family Systems (IFS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gji7ajTCBcg
Terri’s Coaching Services: https://calendly.com/terridonohue/virtual-coffee8
Connect with Terri:
https://terridonohue.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terridonohuecoaching/
Disclaimer
Bio: 
Terri Donohue is a passionate and ICF/PCC-certified Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) coach specializing in Neurodiversity Life and Leadership. With 23 years of experience in the entertainment industry, where she earned an Emmy nomination, Terri brings a unique blend of creative expertise and a deep commitment to empowering others. She works with and prefers to align herself with ours, which values honesty, personal development, fairness, and connection.
#InclusiveLeadership #LeadershipCoaching #CourageousConversations #DEI #AntiRacism #DiversityAndInclusion #InclusiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #Neurodiversity #EDI #intersectionality #intersectionalcoaching #perfectionism #IFS #compassion

Intersectionality in Inclusive Leadership Coaching: Embracing All Identities

I’m Terri Donohue, your Neurospicy Inclusion Coach. In this episode of Inclusive Leadership Coaching, I’m inviting coaches to expand their identity awareness across all the identities at play—neurodivergence, race, gender, ability, socioeconomic status, and more. Too often, we center a single identity and unintentionally sideline others, creating blind spots and harm in our relationships and teams.
In today’s episode, you’ll discover:
Why a single-identity focus undermines true inclusion—and how that impacts your diversity & inclusion efforts
How intersectional coaching builds psychologically safe, high-innovation teams
Practical tools for cultural humility, active listening, and actionable allyship in leadership
Real-world examples of selective identity salience and its impact on trust and team cohesion
Research insights show that leaders with intersectional awareness achieve 34% higher innovation and better talent retention
Discussion aligned with ICF Core Competency 2, 3 and 6-Mindset, Presence and Active Listening 
 
🔗 Resources & Links
Kimberlé Crenshaw’s Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intersectionality-matters/id1441348908
Terri’s Coaching Services: https://calendly.com/terridonohue/virtual-coffee8
Connect with Terri:
https://terridonohue.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terridonohuecoaching/
Disclaimer
Bio: 
Terri Donohue is a passionate and ICF/PCC-certified Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) coach specializing in Neurodiversity Life and Leadership. With 23 years of experience in the entertainment industry, where she earned an Emmy nomination, Terri brings a unique blend of creative expertise and a deep commitment to empowering others. She works with and prefers to align herself with ours, which values honesty, personal development, fairness, and connection.
#InclusiveLeadership #LeadershipCoaching #CourageousConversations #DEI #AntiRacism #DiversityAndInclusion #InclusiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #Neurodiversity #EDI #intersectionality #intersectionalcoaching