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Career and Neurodiversity Consultant and Coach
Works as a coach, public speaker, and trainer focused on inclusive career development, neurodiversity, and strengths-based professional growth.
Team Profile
Hristina (Isi) Ivanova
Career and Neurodiversity Consultant at Alliance Works.
Inside AWGroups
Hristina (Isi) Ivanova
Career and Neurodiversity ConsultantHristina Ivanova is a multi-award-winning consultant with over a decade of experience in recruitment, career development, and inclusive leadership. At AWGroups, she supports professionals and organizations through evidence-based coaching, neurodiversity-informed training, and strategic advisory work. With over 500 clients served, her approach blends deep industry insight with practical frameworks to drive authentic career advancement and organizational growth. Hristina's credentials include ILM Level 5 in Coaching and Mentoring and a Level 7 PGCert in Neurodiversity Coaching, reflecting her commitment to inclusive excellence and impactful delivery.
Key Contributions
- Neurodiversity Expertise: Holds a Level 7 PGCert in Neurodiversity Coaching and ILM Level 5 in Effective Coaching & Mentoring, combining academic depth with inclusive practice to serve neurodivergent professionals and organizations.
- Career Strategy Impact: Over a decade of experience in career development, coaching, and training - supporting 500+ clients with structured, evidence-based methods to enhance clarity, resilience, and professional advancement.
- Cross-Sector Coaching: Works across industries and institutions, offering strategic guidance on inclusive hiring, leadership pathways, and workplace equity - delivering high-impact interventions tailored to individual and organizational goals.
- Inclusive Thought Leadership: Known for her empathic and strategic approach, Isi is regularly engaged by forward-thinking organizations for workshops, consultancy, and executive coaching that prioritize diversity and human-centered leadership.
- Proven Track Record: Celebrated by clients - including occupational psychologists and executive leaders - as a top-tier coach delivering transformative results, with consistent praise for her ability to unlock purpose-driven progress.
Beyond the Resume
- Philosophy: "My coaching is rooted in creating inclusive, strengths-based environments where every individual can thrive - especially those who navigate the world differently."
- Passion Project: Dedicated to advancing neurodiversity awareness in leadership and career spaces, Isi blends science-backed coaching with real-world organizational insight to build resilient, values-driven professionals.
- Personal Lens: A deep commitment to inclusive development, shaped by years of working with diverse populations - from students to C-suite leaders - informs Isi's mission to create equitable career pathways.
- Beyond the Desk: When not coaching, Isi contributes to global conversations on inclusive hiring, education, and leadership - and finds balance in travel, learning, and supporting causes close to her heart.
- Current Focus: Empowering individuals and organizations to embed neurodiversity into talent strategy, leadership design, and performance frameworks for a more equitable future of work.
Professional Timeline
Career milestones and public professional details.
2024 - 2025
British Training Awards Recognition
Recognized as a British Training Awards winner in 2024 and finalist in 2025.
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