Grounded Leadership:
Professional development skills informed by mental health wisdom
Welcome!
Collaborate Consulting specializes in leadership development rooted in mental health expertise. With decades of combined experience across clinical practice, DEI strategy, and organizational transformation, we offer a suite of workshops designed to help leaders show up with clarity, steadiness, and humanity—especially in times of stress, crisis, or change. Our Grounded Leadership sessions provide practical, trauma-informed tools to improve emotional regulation, support marginalized employees, set sustainable boundaries, and lead with confidence in complex environments. Whether you’re equipping frontline managers or senior executives, our engaging, insight-driven trainings help your team lead with purpose, presence, and care.
Neurodiversity Workshops
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Thinking Differently: Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Unlock the Power of Neurodiversity in Your Organization
Neurodivergent employees bring unique strengths to the workplace, yet traditional structures often overlook their needs. This interactive training (facilitated by neurodivergent professionals) provides a foundational understanding of neurodiversity, covering key concepts like Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more! Learn practical strategies to foster inclusion, improve collaboration, and create an environment where all minds thrive. Ideal for employees at all levels looking to enhance workplace culture.
Managing Differently: Leading Neurodiverse Teams
Empower Supervisors to Lead with Confidence & Inclusion
Managing a neurodiverse team requires a different leadership approach. This session equips supervisors and managers with the tools to support all employees effectively—with tailored skills that specifically support great performance from neurodivergent team members. Learn how to implement neuroinclusive policies, adjust communication styles, and leverage the strengths of diverse thinkers. With a focus on real-world applications, this training is perfect for organizations committed to attracting, retaining, and empowering neurodivergent talent.
Optimizing Your Brain: Neurodiversity as a Superpower
For Neurodivergent Employees: Thrive in Your Work & Career
This empowering workshop is designed for and by neurodivergent professionals, not just about them. Together, we explore strategies for self-awareness, self-advocacy, and adaptation to maximize success and sustainability. Whether you’re Autistic, have ADHD, or identify as neurodivergent in any way, this session helps you navigate the workplace with confidence. This is a perfect session for disability ERGs, employee resource groups, or organizations invested in supporting neurodivergent staff.
👉 Help neurodivergent employees unlock their full potential!
Thinking Fast: ADHD in the Workplace
Harness the Strengths of ADHD for Workplace Success
ADHD isn’t just about distraction—it’s about innovation, problem-solving, and dynamic energy. In this session, we break down the unique ways ADHD manifests in professional environments and provide actionable strategies for employees, managers, and teams who want to leverage the strengths (and mitigate the challenges) of ADHD. From time management and executive function to communication and workplace accommodations, this session ensures that ADHD isn’t a liability—it’s an asset.
If you’re a NeuroDiversion Conference attendee looking for the Rejection Sensitivity slide deck…
About Us
At Collaborate Consulting, we don’t just talk about neurodiversity—we live it. Founded by Trystan Reese, professional trainer and facilitator (and ADHDer), our firm is built on the principle that different brains can bring incredible value to the workplace. We specialize in helping organizations harness the power of neurodiversity through customized training, leadership coaching, and inclusive workplace strategies.
Our team has partnered with organizations like DropBox, Multnomah County, Cambridge Associates, Skin By Lovely, and Energy 350 to create workplaces where neurodivergent employees can thrive. Whether you’re looking to educate your workforce, support neurodivergent employees, or develop inclusive leadership strategies, we’re here to help.
Let’s build a workplace where every brain belongs. Ready to take the next step? Contact us today.
“Trystan is one of the most skilled facilitators that I have ever met, in over 20+ years of doing social justice work.
He comes to the work with not just knowledge and ability but also humor, passion and great integrity. He is a skilled story teller and extremely present as a facilitator. I would recommend him for trainings, coaching, strategic planning, organizational development, social media prowess - basically anything your organization needs.”
— Nancy Haque, Basic Rights Oregon
“I booked Trystan as a keynote speaker for the Out & Equal Workplace Summit. I could not more enthusiastically recommend him. He is a profoundly beautiful storyteller that inspired our attendees into action as authentic, inclusive leaders.
The conference was a corporate one for F500 companies and Trystan navigated his time with us with professionalism and expertise. He was a joy to work with and is really one of the best speakers we ever booked.”
— Rachel Rubin, Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
“Trystan worked with key stakeholders at SEIU 503 to customize a trans education training specifically for our union staff. He trained committee members on the content so they were able to facilitate the session as well.
As a leader, facilitator, and project manager, Trystan excels. We loved working with him and would recommend him to any organization seeking to increase its trans competency!”
— Lisa Hubbard, SEIU 503
“Trystan is awesome to work with. Whether he's presenting to city employees or teenagers, he is engaging, funny, and warm.
I can always count on him to be a great collaborator, a prompt and thorough colleague, and an entertaining facilitator. My clients are always happy when I send Trystan to train them!”
— Dominic Lopez, Basic Rights Oregon
