DivergenThinking educates everyone on how to create a neuro-inclusive, equitable and inclusive world, where everyone belongs. They challenge the 'norm' because the norm doesn't exist and help organisations improve productivity and innovation through strengths based leadership.

DivergenThinking has developed a unique framework over the past four years to help organisations achieve neuro-inclusivity and real change. Their approach focuses on fostering understanding, empathy, flexibility, and psychological safety for neurodiverse individuals, while promoting equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging in the workplace. They offer a half-day Introduction programme which introduces Neurodiversity and equips participants with the tools needed to enhance inclusivity across their organisation, providing the knowledge and resources to begin their own journey towards neuro-inclusivity. Learn about the nQTick Introduction Half-day session.

Natasya Jones, Co-Founder of DivergenThinking, leverages 25 years of learning and development experience and her personal diagnoses of ADHD and dyslexia to create opportunities for the neurodiverse to thrive. She offers products and services to support managers, recruiters, and leaders in building inclusive, psychologically safe workplaces. Natasya has facilitated wellness retreats, coached and mentored individuals and groups, and led change and communication projects. She holds a certificate in international coaching from Illume and has completed training in facilitation, mindfulness, and social skills.

Anton Ashcroft, Co-Founder of DivergenThinking, is a forensic psychologist who has worked with the UK prison service and Leicester Drug and Alcohol services. He became an independent consultant developing drug rehab programmes, conducting assessments, and working with Trauma Psychological Services. For the last 12 years in NZ, he has worked as a senior psychologist with the department of corrections and as an independent consultant, focusing on adult sex offender treatment and prison-based drug interventions. Anton also supervises prison psychologists, provides neuroscience-focused leadership training, and supports the SAFE network. Recently, he has focused on linking effective leadership to the neuro-diverse workforce.