Supervision, Coaching, Neurodiversity Education, and Training for Allied Health Professionals, HR Teams, People Leaders and Workplaces
I help allied health professionals to engage in research-led, evidence-based and reflective practice through supervision, coaching, training and CPD.
And I help organisations and leaders to build more inclusive, more productive workplaces through neurodiversity awareness training, neuro-inclusive practice building, and leadership coaching grounded in neuroscience.
I am also an accomplished speaker and panel contributor on all things Neurodiversity, Neuro-inclusion, Executive Functioning, Sensory Preferences, Emotional- & Self-Regulation
Who I work with:
Helping Allied Health Professionals, Leaders and Workplaces to work well – and Sustain it!
Allied Health Professionals:
🔸Occupational therapists and any allied health professionals seeking supervision or coaching
🔸Navigating burnout, career transitions or how to thrive in private practice
🔸Effective, impactful and CPD-aligned training
🔸OPC (Occupational Performance Coaching) – I am one of only two certified OPC trainers in the UK & Ireland
HR Teams, People Leaders, Conferences & Organisations:
🔹Unlock the power of cognitive diversity to boost productivity and workplace wellbeing
🔹Build Neuro-inclusive workplaces
🔹Practical neurodiversity awareness training
🔹Conferences, networks and events seeking speakers on neuro-inclusion, the neuroscience of productivity, and workplace wellbeing
🔹Strengthen decision-making, communication and performance through NeuroLeadership Coaching (applying the lens of neuroscience to leadership)
Explore Services For:
Allied Health Professionals
Including:
Supervision with me
Coaching with me
CPD Learning & Development
Supervision Training
OPC (Occupational Performance Coaching) Training
HR & People Leaders
Including:
Neurodiversity Awareness Training
Neuro-inclusive Practices at Work
Time Management & Productivity Training
Workplace Wellbeing Events
Individuals
Including:
Workplace Needs Assessments
Work & Access Grant Applications
RADIANT Neuroleadership Coaching
Conferences & Events
Including:
Designing Neuroinclusive practices
Managing Neurodiversity in the workplace
The Neuroscience of Time Management & Productivity
The Neuroscience of Self-regulation
Allied Health Training
OPC – Occupational Performance Coaching
(One of only two certified OPC trainers in the UK & Ireland!)
OPC is a revolutionary technique for health professionals that is relevant to all health conditions that restrict children’s participation in home, school or community settings. OPC involves highly collaborative goal setting and shared analysis of situations with caregivers.
I conduct 2-day, in-person “Intro to OPC” workshops with AHP teams from individual organisations, and Open Workshops where AHP teams from several organisations can attend.
Supervision Training
Are you ready to enhance your supervisory skills and transform your professional practice?
Over 2 days onsite (or 3 half-days online), this course’s comprehensive approach makes it suitable not only for OTs, but also for Physios, SLTs, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Counsellors and other Allied Health Professionals.
Delivered in an engaging, practical format, it will provide you with strategies to navigate the complexities of supervisory roles across diverse healthcare settings.
Understanding DCD & Best Practice Towards Assessment & Intervention
This online course will help you learn the latest, research-led best practices when it comes to DCD/Dyspraxia assessment for Occupational Therapists
Online Journal Club for OTs
Be part of a dynamic online journal club – designed exclusively for occupational therapists working with children, adolescents and young adults – to enhance skills, discuss recent research, and foster professional growth in a collaborative environment
Each quarter, I will create a video abstract of our chosen research paper and then we will gather online to discuss the findings and how to apply them in practice.
Don’t worry if you can’t be there “Live” for every session, recordings will be made available to all registrants!
Why Work with Me?
A practical, neuroscience-informed approach
I bring together professional insight, research understanding and real-world experience to support individuals and organisations in meaningful, sustainable ways.
My work is grounded in:
- neuroscience-informed practice
- reflective and evidence-based thinking
- deep understanding of allied health professional contexts
- practical strategies that can be applied immediately
- a strong commitment to neurodiversity awareness, neuro-inclusive workplaces and professional wellbeing
After a role expansion, my goal was to gain buy-in for innovative ideas and influence decision making with executive leadership. Áine’s approach focuses on initially pinpointing specific outcomes and then outlining essential steps to attain them. She was particularly impactful in guiding me towards unexpected insights independently.
This is facilitated by her adeptness in posing incisive questions and formulating a plan to achieve objectives. Consequently, I was able to identify precise tactics and develop a strategic roadmap to accomplish my goal.
Additionally, Áine effectively ensured that I maintained a broader perspective, avoiding excessive immersion in day-to-day operational concerns and reminding me of overarching goals beyond my role’s immediate scope.
Áine thrives at tackling complex topics with a mixture of candor & curiosity.
She revels in unpicking your own thoughts to uncover root values and identify paths forward.
All with a healthy sprinkle of good nature & humour.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Áine to anyone who is looking for a rewarding and highly differentiated coaching experience.
I cannot overstate the transformative impact that my experience with Áine at Radiance Consulting has had on both my personal and professional life.
Through insightful questioning and expert guidance, she provided me with the space and tools necessary to truly reflect on my business goals and challenges.
Moreover, our discussions shed light on the crucial role of soft skills in driving productivity and fostering a positive work environment. I came to understand that technical expertise alone is not sufficient; effective communication, emotional intelligence, and adaptability are equally essential qualities in a successful leader.When I first started working with Áine, I thought I needed to work on goals and strategies for my business and my voluntary role, but it quickly became clear I needed to make changes to my work-life balance and required clarity around what I really wanted there.
She helped me structure my thought processes to bring that clarity to enable me to recognise what is truly important to me. That, in turn, led us to work on what I needed to put in place to achieve that. I especially valued her way of using gentle but persistent guided questioning to get me to a point of finding the answers within.Áine has been an invaluable support to me in my clinical private practice and an essential asset to the company as a business mentor. Having a coach with both frontline occupational therapy experience and business acumen brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to supervision. Áine’s real-world clinical experience, combined with her exceptional coaching and mentorship skills, makes her the most valuable resource in my business.
Áine is outstanding—non-judgmental, supportive, and always open to guiding me through my many ambitions and goals, even when some of them are a bit ambitious or currently out of reach. She has a unique ability to help you see the bigger picture, especially when things get overwhelming, as they often do in the field of occupational therapy.
I believe that everyone in business should invest in this kind of support, but I also think Áine is truly one of a kind in this field. Not everyone is as fortunate as I am to have access to her guidance!Dr. Áine O’Dea delivered an excellent training session for our leadership team on managing neurodiversity in the workplace. The session was engaging, practical, and very well structured, striking the right balance between insight and real world application. Áine brought clarity to a complex topic and equipped our managers with simple, actionable tools to better support their teams.
What stood out most was the focus on creating inclusive environments where all employees can do their best work, regardless of neurotype. The training sparked great discussion among our leaders and has already influenced how we think about communication, flexibility, and support across the organisation. I would highly recommend Dr. O’Dea to any organisation looking to build awareness and capability in this important area.
FAQs
What does supervision for allied health professionals involve?
Supervision provides a structured space for reflection, professional development and support. It can help with clinical reasoning, workload, confidence, complex situations, decision-making and sustainable practice.
What is an “Allied Health Professional” ?
Allied health professionals (AHPs) are a category of health professionals that provide a range of diagnostic, preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services to clients experiencing physical, mental and social healthcare needs. While there is no international standard for defining the diversity of allied health professions, they are typically considered those which are distinct from the fields of medicine, nursing and dentistry. Common examples include Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, or Art/Music/Play Therapists.
Do you only work with occupational therapists?
No. While I have a strong understanding of occupational therapy and allied health contexts, I work with a wider allied health audience as well as leaders, teams and organisations.
What is the “Work & Access” Grant?
Work and Access is a set of supports provided through the Dept of Social Protection to help people with a disability get a job or stay in work. The supports aim to remove or reduce barriers in the workplace for people with a disability. Funding of up to €20,000 is available for disability-specific training, including courses explaining best practices for effectively including people with specific disabilities in the workplace – such as those with neurodiversity – where an employee or employer is neurodivergent.
Can you provide a Workplace Needs Assessment?
Yes. I am fully qualified to deliver a Workplace Needs Assessment and I can support your “Work & Access – Disability Equality and Inclusion Training” grant application also.
What is NeuroLeadership coaching?
NeuroLeadership coaching applies insights from neuroscience to leadership practice. It helps leaders understand how the brain influences attention, decision-making, relationships, performance and change.
What does neurodiversity awareness training cover?
Training can include understanding neurodiversity (“Neurodiversity 101”), recognising barriers in the workplace, improving inclusion, supporting neurodivergent staff and building practical neuro-inclusive practices.
Can coaching help with burnout and private practice?
Yes. Coaching for allied health professionals can support burnout, workload management, transitions, confidence, career development and the practical and emotional aspects of building a private practice.
Do you speak at conferences and events?
Yes. I speak on neuroinclusion, cognitive diversity in the workplace, the neuroscience of time management and productivity, executive functioning, leadership and allied health professional wellbeing.
Meet Áine; founder of Radiance Consulting
Hello!
I am one of Ireland’s most renowned Occupational Therapists and an expert on neurodiversity, including authoring several papers on DCD/Dyspraxia. I became the first OT in Ireland to be awarded a PhD scholarship on the prestigious SPHeRE program (funded by the Health Research Board) where I was awarded my doctorate in Population Health and Health Services Research. I also hold postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Supervision and Occupational Performance Coaching.
I started my company, Radiance Consulting, to deliver Supervision and Coaching services to Health & Allied Health Professionals, and then went on to develop my highly transferable skills with a postgraduate diploma in Business & Executive Coaching from UCD Smurfit Business School.
My clinical experience, academic expertise, and a passion for helping others to lead, succeed and surpass expectations have given me an expert skillset that I’ve been using to deliver tangible value for my clients for many years.
I offer a bespoke service designed around the person or the organisation and their goals – delivered by an expert with her finger on the pulse of the latest evidence-based research concerning Neuroleadership Coaching, Workplace Wellbeing, and Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Inclusion (DEBI), particularly in the area of neuroinclusive practices in the workplace.