Meet Sanna
Neurodivergent Coach, Educator &
Founder of Speshal Coaching
Hi, I’m Sanna, an ICF‑trained neurodivergent coach, educator, and multilingual communicator based in Reykjavík. I’m also an AuDHD mom, and like many late‑discovered autistic women, my neurodivergent journey began with my child.
As I learned more about ADHD and autism to better support them, I started recognizing myself in everything I read. The signs had always been there — misread, masked, misunderstood. Eventually, I received my autism diagnosis and embraced my identity as AuDHD. That moment cracked something open in me: a deep desire to create the kind of space I had always needed, both in life and at work.
My Work
My work sits at the intersection of neurodiversity, inclusion, and practical workplace wellbeing. I help:
individuals rediscover their strengths, set boundaries, and build lives that feel authentic
organizations understand how different brains work, communicate, and thrive — and translate that knowledge into clear, actionable tools teams can use right away
With a background in project management, leadership, and multicultural communication, I bring both lived experience and professional expertise to my work. I have supported neurodivergent adults, immigrant communities, and diverse teams for years, always with a focus on clarity, compassion, and psychological safety.
My Philosophy
I created Speshal Coaching because I saw a gap: a lack of spaces where neurodivergent people — especially moms and women — could show up fully, be deeply understood, and feel safe enough to grow. I know firsthand how exhausting it can be to mask, to navigate sensory overload, and to feel like your needs are always last in line.
My coaching and consulting are rooted in kindness, honesty, empathy, and compassion. These aren’t just words — they’re the way I live and work. I come as I am, and I invite you to do the same. There’s no pressure to perform, no need to explain your wiring, and no judgment here. Just spaciousness, support, and sincere connection.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, self‑identified, simply curious, or leading a team that wants to work more inclusively, you deserve support that honors your unique brain and full humanity.
Neurodivergent‑Affirming Values
These values guide every coaching session, workshop, and organizational engagement:
Authenticity over masking
Clarity over ambiguity
Compassion over judgment
Sustainable pacing over burnout
Strengths‑based support over deficit thinking
Psychological safety as a foundation
Respect for all communication styles
Science‑informed practice
Multicultural awareness
Honesty and integrity
These aren’t just professional principles — they’re personal commitments.
My Credentials & Background
I am an ICF‑trained neurodivergent coach and educator with a foundation in internationally recognized coaching standards and ongoing professional development in neurodiversity, inclusion, and ethical practice.
My background includes:
ICF Level 1 & Level 2 coach training, completed through Profectus in Iceland (80‑hour Level 1 program and 85‑hour Level 2 program)
Pathway toward ACC credentialing (I intend to be eligible to apply for the Associate Certified Coach credential by Fall 2026)
Extensive continuing coaching education training in neurodiversity‑affirming coaching, cultural competency, ethics, gender sensitivity, inner critic work, and sustainable coaching practices — including programs by ICF, Dr. Nancy Doyle, Dr. Helen Curran, Morwenna Stewart, Lisa Bloom, Paul Boehnke, and The DivergAntz Collective
Professional Certificate in Neurodivergent‑Affirming Practices from The DivergAntz Collective (Completed June 2026)
Membership in the International Coaching Federation (ICF), both the global ICF and the Icelandic Charter Chapter since December 2024
Professional experience in project management, leadership, and multicultural communication, supporting neurodivergent adults, parents, immigrant communities, and diverse teams
Lived experience as an AuDHD woman and parent, informing my work with authenticity, empathy, and neuroinclusive insight
This combination of formal training, continuing education, professional experience, and lived expertise shapes the way I coach individuals and support organizations in building environments where all kinds of brains can thrive.
My Professional Commitments
As a coach and educator, I work with honesty, clarity, and integrity. I am committed to:
Ethical practice
Confidentiality
Clear agreements
Respectful collaboration
Integrity in relationships
Honest representation
Client‑centered support
My Mission
My mission is simple: to help people and workplaces become environments where all kinds of brains can thrive — sustainably, confidently, and without burnout.
For individuals, that means reconnecting with yourself in a safe, empathetic space. For organizations, it means building cultures where people can communicate clearly, work sustainably, and show up as themselves.
My vision is a world where neurodivergent people feel empowered, energized, and Speshal — because we are.
My Languages
While I work primarily in English, I also offer coaching in German and Icelandic. Because I have lived across cultures, I believe language should never be a barrier to accessing the support you need.