Becca Burke

Speaker

Empowering Neurodiversity in the workplace

Hi, I am Becca!

I'm Becca, a passionate advocate for neurodiversity and understanding ADHD in the workplace. Living with ADHD (combined presentation) myself, I bring a unique blend of professional experiences and personal insights to the conversation about creating inclusive, productive work environments. Equity in the workplace is especially important for us as neurodiverse folk; if given the adjustments and support we need, we can not only survive, but thrive at work.

My professional journey

My career path has been varied, in true ADHD style! From my early days in customer relations to roles in sales and account management, I've always excelled in building relationships and understanding people's needs. My time at a FTSE 100 bank gave me a solid foundation for navigating large organisations and the politics of the office environment, and I then had to adapt quickly to the drastic changes of the Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown. It was during this time, recognising the disruption to my routine, hyperfocusing on work outside of my core hours, and my inability to finish any tasks to completion, that I realised something wasn’t working for my brain.

Throughout my career, I’ve recognised that I was struggling, but never quite understood why. I saw so much of my own journey in the struggles I heard from other neurodiverse people, and I wanted to find a way that I could tangibly make a difference. After my own diagnosis in early 2024, I was inspired to become an ADHD Coach with Leanne Maskell's ADHD Works, and led to me being headhunted for Inclusive Change Ltd as Support Specialist.

My Areas of Expertise

- ADHD awareness and management strategies

- Education and training around ADHD for businesses

- Job coaching neurodivergent clients at work

- Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria awareness/training

- Business process improvement for neurodiverse workforce support

- Working with clients as a neurodiversity educated Virtual Assistant

- Neurodivergent talent recruitment and retention

- ADHD Works Level 1 Coach

Living with ADHD

- Physiological difference in the brain

- ADHD facts and figures

- Common misconceptions

- Lived experience

- Interactive Q&A

ADHD in the Workplace

- Common challenges and strategies

- Strengths ADHDers bring to the workplace

- Challenges for us in the workplace

- Helpful strategies

- Reasonable Adjustments

- Equality Act 2010 protection

My Speaking Style

I pride myself on being engaging, insightful, and empathetic. My presentations blend personal anecdotes, research-based strategies, and interactive elements that leave audiences both informed and inspired. I like making complex topics accessible, and providing concrete, implementable solutions to common workplace challenges.

Why Choose Me?

At Inclusive Change, we understand your ‘Why,’ and meet you where you are on your journey as a business. Whether you're looking to educate your HR or leadership teams, or provide valuable insights to your entire organisation, I can help. I don’t believe that we as neurodivergent people need to change who we are to succeed; with the right support, education and awareness, we can be ourselves without compromise.

Work with me

Ready to transform your understanding of ADHD in the workplace?

Would you like me to run a workshop for you?

Get in touch using my calendar below.

Read my blog here: https://inclusivechange.co.uk/blog/b/adhd-and-me

The blog

Inclusive Change blog cover image titled “From Brain Fog to Clarity: “Why Does Everything Feel So Loud?” Understanding Sensory Processing Differences in Menopausal Women” The graphic features a bright pink background with two women, one holding a fan and the other smiling. The subtitle reads “Menopause, Brain Fog, and the Neurodivergent Mind."

“Why Does Everything Feel So Loud?” - Understanding Sensory Processing Differences in Menopausal Women

Menopause

May 02, 2025•1 min read

Do you suddenly find yourself avoiding busy supermarkets? Do certain fabrics feel unbearable? Are everyday sounds making you irritable or even panicked?

You’re not becoming fussy. You’re likely experiencing sensory processing sensitivity - something that’s common in autistic and ADHD women, especially during menopause.

What Is Sensory Processing?

Sensory processing is how your brain interprets information from your environment. This includes:

•Noise

•Light

•Touch

•Smell

•Temperature

•Movement

If you’re neurodivergent, your brain might process this input more intensely or less consistently than neurotypical brains.

Sensory Profiles in Autism and ADHD

•Autistic women often have heightened sensitivity (hyper-sensitivity) or low registration (hypo-sensitivity) to specific sensory inputs.

•ADHD women may swing between seeking stimulation and feeling overwhelmed by it—especially when already tired or dysregulated.

Why Menopause Makes It Worse

Hormonal fluctuations can:

•Increase sensory sensitivity

•Lower your tolerance for noise and chaos

•Disrupt your body’s ability to regulate temperature, touch, and comfort

•Affect your ability to 'filter out' background sensations

Real-Life Signs

•Getting physically uncomfortable from certain clothes or materials

•Avoiding certain lighting or sounds

•Experiencing 'sensory shutdown' after a long day

•Finding it hard to focus in cluttered or noisy environments

What Helps

•Dress for comfort, not conformity

•Use ear defenders or noise-reducing headphones

•Create calm, low-stimulation zones in your home or workspace

•Schedule quiet recovery time after high-input situations

•Advocate for sensory-safe environments at work

You’re not overreacting. You’re overwhelmed. And it’s valid.

Want more insight into how menopause affects your sensory system and nervous system regulation? That’s exactly what we unpack in our workshop and coaching spaces.

Come join us:

https://inclusivechange.co.uk/brain-fog-to-clarity-workshop

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