Chris Salt
Business name: ADHdifference
About Me
I was diagnosed with combined-type ADHD at the age of 48, after a lifetime of not understanding why things that seemed easy for everyone else felt so hard for me. School was a struggle. Adulthood brought its own challenges. For decades, I didn't have a name for any of it; I simply believed something was wrong with me.
Receiving my diagnosis changed everything. It gave me a framework for understanding how my mind works and inspired me to train as an ICF ADHD-informed coach so I could support others on their own journey.
Alongside training as an ADHD-informed coach, I've spent more than 25 years working in a highly regulated industry. I know first-hand what it's like to manage ADHD while holding down a demanding, high-stakes career—the masking, the exhaustion, and the constant feeling of having to work harder just to stay on top of everything. I'm also the father of a neurodivergent 20-year-old son, whose journey has given me a deeper appreciation of the lifelong impact of neurodiversity and the importance of understanding, acceptance, and recognising individual strengths.
One of the most valuable parts of my training was attending Module 3 in person. Being the only man in my cohort gave me a unique opportunity to listen to and learn from the experiences of women living with ADHD. Hearing first-hand how hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can intensify ADHD traits—and how often those experiences are misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or overlooked—was genuinely enlightening. It deepened my appreciation that there is no single ADHD story. Our experiences are shaped by many intersecting factors, including gender, age, family roles, work, culture, and different stages of life. That experience reinforced the importance of taking an intersectional approach, recognising that each person's ADHD should be understood within the context of their whole life.
As a coach, I bring together lived experience, professional training, and genuine curiosity. My coaching is collaborative, strengths-based, and non-judgemental, creating a space where clients can explore their experiences, build self-awareness, and develop practical strategies that work with their brain rather than against it. I understand what it's like to feel as though you've spent years trying harder than everyone else without knowing why, and I also know it's possible to build a life that works with your brain instead of constantly fighting against it.
Whether you're newly diagnosed, beginning to wonder whether ADHD might explain your experiences, or simply looking for practical support and greater self-understanding, I'd love to support you in making sense of your ADHD and building a life that works for you.
Services Offered
1:1 ADHD Coaching for Individuals
1:1 ADHD Coaching for Parents
Keynote Speaking
