Emma Allsopp - Speaker

Emma Allsopp is a dynamic, solutions-focused coach, trainer, and mentor with over 25 years’ experience supporting individuals across public, private, and third-sector organisations. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of leadership, exploring neurodiversity in the workplace, or aiming to build confidence in your professional abilities, Emma brings a tailored approach to meet your unique needs.
Emma’s background spans the health, education, technology, and creative industries, where she works with individuals from all levels of employment, from first-time professionals to senior executives. An ILM Level 7 Coach Supervisor, Emma is passionate about continuous personal and professional development (CPPD) and facilitates growth for both her clients and fellow coaches, using co-coaching to help others expand their coaching expertise.
Emma's focus is on neurodiversity, helping clients understand and embrace conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and autism. Emma acts as a “doula for change,” guiding clients through leadership challenges, professional growth, and personal transformation, and is adept at managing complexity. Her work prioritises building competencies, fostering confident leadership, and reframing self-perception.
Throughout her career, Emma has championed the rights and talents of disabled individuals, particularly those from neurominorities. She co-designed and now delivers several impactful courses, including Neuro-inclusive Training Practices and the Neurodiversity Champions Programme, equipping leaders and teams to create more inclusive workplaces. Her coaching approach, rooted in both Gestalt and solutions-focused techniques, empowers clients to deepen their self-awareness and develop strategies to thrive in their roles.
Since 2017, Emma’s practice has flourished, with a growing portfolio of leaders and executives, many of whom value her expertise in neurodiversity. Her clients often face intersectional challenges, such as navigating neurodiversity alongside bilingualism or co-occurring mental health conditions. Emma’s multidisciplinary approach, shaped by collaboration with therapists and disability advisors, allows her to facilitate brave, reflective conversations that lead to lasting, transformative change. Whether you’re seeking clarity, confidence, or curiosity in your leadership journey, Emma Allsopp is an expert ally ready to support your development.