Autism & ADHD WorkLife Coach –
Career Strategies for
Neurodivergent Professionals
Get Focused.
Move Forward.
Lead with Your Strengths.
Hello, I’m Marci Shaffer.
I’m a successful job search and career coaching expert specialized in supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Finding a career that truly fits can be challenging, especially for neurodivergent professionals, where fit with environment is critical. I’m here to help you navigate that journey.
I’ll partner with you to uncover your strengths, understand your needs, and identify ideal career paths. My experience across diverse work environments allows me to provide practical guidance and support, ensuring you find success and satisfaction.
I understand the challenges that come with a career mismatch. Together, we’ll develop practical strategies that work for you. We’ll focus on building upon your unique strengths, celebrating your individuality, and creating a path where you can truly shine.
Professional Background
Over 25 years helping professionals find clarity, confidence, and direction in their careers.
Extensive experience in career transition, job search strategy, and workplace inclusion. Additionally, conduct several recruiting placement projects yearly.
Over 17 years of coaching neurodivergent professionals — specifically those who are or identify as Autistic, ADHD, and NVLD.
Areas of Expertise
- Identifying the Right-Fit Job, Manager & Work Environment
- Job Search Strategy that is right for you
- Interview Preparation
- Resume, LinkedIn & Personal Brand Development
- Executive Functioning & Workplace Success Skills
- Career Transition & Outplacement Coaching
- Self-Advocacy & Confidence Building
- College-to-Career Transition Support
Education & Certification
M.S., Human Resources – Northeastern University
B.S., Communication Disorders – University of Massachusetts Amherst
Certified Professional Coach (CPC) – iPEC Coaching
My Neurodiversity-Informed Coaching Approach
My coaching approach is designed for flexibility and comprehensive support, delivered virtually. Here’s what a typical arrangement looks like:
Confidential Virtual Sessions: We’ll meet regularly via secure online video calls, at a pace that suits your needs (weekly, bi-weekly, or more frequently). This provides a convenient and private space for us to work together.
Consistent Digital Communication: I offer ongoing support through weekly text, email, and phone communication, ensuring you feel supported between sessions, wherever you are.
Collaborative Partnerships: I believe in a team approach.
Clinical Professionals – If beneficial to the process, I’ll maintain open communication, ensuring seamless and coordinated support.
Workplace Manager – If requested and both you and your direct supervisor agree, I can serve to strengthen communication and understanding at work.
My Strengths as a Coach
Empathy.
People who work with me — especially autistic and ADHD professionals or those managing anxiety and depression — feel seen, understood, and supported through strengths-based coaching.
Seeing the you in “you.”
Even when you can’t see it, I recognize unique strengths, including those that may come from being autistic or managing anxiety and depression, and help you appreciate your own abilities.
Guidance and Mapping.
I help you see where you are on your life and career map, so you can find solid ground and then go for what matters, step by step. I provide executive functioning support, which is especially helpful for autistic individuals or those dealing with anxiety and depression, guiding you to take manageable steps forward.
Making Networking Work.
I offer networking strategies tailored to your comfort zone (it is possible) and make social connections less overwhelming.
Getting You Unstuck.
Whether you’re autistic, ADHD, AuDHD or neurotypical, I help you identify barriers and move forward with confidence through strengths-based, neurodiversity-informed coaching.