While my expertise applies across corporate, educational, and healthcare industries, one of my most impactful projects was with Divergent Realms, an online TTRPG (tabletop role-playing game) company focused on making gaming spaces more inclusive for neurodivergent players and aspiring players.

As their LPC Consultant, Designer, and Trainer, I developed structured training programs, communication tools, and engagement strategies to help Game Masters (GMs) lead neurodivergent-friendly game sessions with confidence. The work I did for Divergent Realms demonstrates how clear communication, structured flexibility, and neurodivergent-informed leadership can create safe, engaging, and successful environments—whether in games, workplaces, or beyond.

How I Helped Divergent Realms Build an Inclusive, Engaging Gaming Experience

🎲 Designed and Led Neurodivergent-Informed GM Training

• Created a comprehensive training program teaching GMs how to recognize, support, and adapt for neurodivergent players.

• Integrated brain science, trauma-informed care, and structured flexibility into game facilitation.

• Taught GMs how to set expectations, manage group dynamics, and prevent burnout—skills applicable to any leader or facilitator.

📜 Developed Session Zero Frameworks for Clear Communication

• Designed pre-game discussion guides and player preference surveys to help GMs understand each player’s needs.

• Created tools to identify triggers, set boundaries, and clarify expectations before play began—similar to onboarding and leadership alignment in business settings.

💬 Built Communication & Engagement Tools

• Introduced nonverbal communication systems like emoji-based check-ins and the X-Button system, which allowed players to discreetly opt out of uncomfortable content.

• Created pacing and energy management strategies to help GMs balance engagement and avoid overwhelming their players—essential skills for managing workplace teams.

• Developed adaptive storytelling techniques that allowed for structured-yet-flexible leadership, empowering GMs to maintain both creativity and player safety.

🔄 Post-Game Reflection & Self-Care for GMs

• Designed debriefing and self-assessment tools to help GMs evaluate their sessions and adjust for future games—mirroring performance reviews and team check-ins in corporate environments.

• Taught self-care strategies for facilitators to prevent emotional fatigue, ensuring long-term engagement and retention.

From Gaming to Corporate Strategy: The Bigger Picture

My work with Divergent Realms is a prime example of how neurodivergent-friendly leadership strategies can improve engagement, reduce miscommunication, and create safer, more effective spaces in any industry.

The same skills that make Game Masters successful—clear communication, structured flexibility, proactive conflict resolution, and energy regulation—are the same skills that make business leaders, managers, and educators thrive.

By applying these principles to your workplace, organization, or training program, you can build an environment where diverse minds work together seamlessly, productivity soars, and burnout is minimized.

🚀 Want to explore how these strategies can work for your team? Let’s talk!

📩 Contact me to discuss how neurodivergent-informed training can transform your organization.