Job & Executive Functioning Coach offering virtual support across Ontario.
Erin Dekker
Erin Dekker (they/them) is a job coach, executive functioning coach, and disability researcher. Erin holds an MA in Disability Studies, a post-bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, and a BA in Psychology. They are currently pursuing their PhD in Community Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University. Their late-discovered autistic and ADHD identity sparked a passion for exploring the interactions between neurodivergence and the environment. With years of experience in human resources, recruitment, training, policy development, and research, Erin has worked across various industries such as media, manufacturing, non-profit, education, retail, and recreation.
Erin is dedicated to a strengths-based approach, empowering neurodivergent individuals in the workplace, with a focus on environmental adaptation and self-advocacy. Their collaborative and adaptive approach to working with clients is deeply informed by their personal journey as a neurodivergent person, shaping both perspectives and strategies.
New offering: Erin has expanded their practice into executive functioning coaching for adults (ADHD diagnosis not required). Through their work in supporting the executive functioning of clients in the workplace, their support now includes skills like organization, time management, prioritization, and task initiation beyond the workplace.
Areas of focus:
Job Coaching:
- Specializing in supporting neurodivergent adults within office and corporate environments
- Expertise extending to various other neurodivergent identities and workplace settings, including in education, tech, and healthcare industries
- Job search support, including strategies, resume and cover letter writing, and interview preparation
- Self-advocacy coaching for workplace accommodations, raises, and promotions
- Guidance on disability scholarships, bursaries, and other post-secondary financial aid applications
Executive Functioning Coaching / ADHD Coaching:
- Neurodiversity-affirming personalized support for organization, prioritization, task management, time management, planning, and goal-setting
- Routine-building, developing effective systems and environments that work with our brains, not against them