Maria delivers engaging talks and facilitated sessions for conferences, advocacy events and leadership forums, with a focus on neurodiversity, communication and growth cultures. Drawing on her background as an actress, public speaking coach and neurodiversity practitioner, she brings clarity, presence and accessibility to complex topics.

Maria’s talks combine lived experience with practical insight, helping audiences understand different thinking styles, communicate more effectively and reduce the pressure to mask.

Her sessions are inclusive, thoughtful and energising, offering audiences moments of reflection alongside actionable takeaways they can apply immediately in work and life.

Maria delivers practical, engaging talks and workshops that help organisations communicate and collaborate more effectively across different thinking styles. As a neurodiversity coach and university lecturer, she works with both neurodivergent and neurotypical colleagues to build clarity, confidence and sustainable ways of working.

Her sessions are interactive, inclusive and grounded in lived experience, offering actionable tools that can be applied immediately in real workplace contexts. Topics include communicating across neurotypes, leading neurodiverse teams, productivity without masking, and reducing burnout.

Maria has delivered talks and workshops for organisations including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and AllBright, and teaches at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Specialised coaching tailored for neurodivergent individuals, empowering you to harness your unique strengths, improve focus and develop effective strategies for managing your neurodivergence in both personal and professional settings.

Maria’s coaching recognises that neurodivergent speakers often face different challenges around public speaking. In a safe, supportive space, you’ll explore and unpick these so you can communicate with clarity, confidence and authenticity, without masking. Drawing on stagecraft, acting and neurodiversity-informed techniques, this work supports confident communication that feels sustainable and true to you