ABOUT ME

Decades of experience. A lifetime of perspective.

I’ve always been fascinated by how people work, communicate, and thrive. My career has taken me across the globe from the fast-paced environments of Sydney and London to the landscapes of New Zealand and Fife. Today, I lead my consultancy from the Scottish countryside, where the calm surroundings reflect the grounded, intentional approach I bring to my clients.

The calm Fife countryside, home to Dehra Sweet Neurodiversity Consulting and a reflection of her grounded approach.
Dehra Sweet, a neurodiversity consultant and specialist autism mentor.

The Path to Neuro-Inclusion

With over 30 years of experience, I don’t just understand "business", I understand how organisations operate at every level. My background is a tapestry of high-pressure operations and people-centric roles:

  • Corporate Leadership: As a former Senior Learning & Development Manager for a travel company and Operations Manager for an online retail brand, I’ve seen the "machinery" of business from the inside.

  • Strategic Delivery: Years spent as a Project Manager, Events Manager, and Fundraiser taught me how to deliver results under pressure.

  • Digital Innovation: Running my own successful digital marketing agency for the last eight years has kept me at the forefront of how we communicate in a digital world.

Expertise Rooted in Lived Experience

My commitment to neuro-inclusion isn't just professional; it is deeply personal. Like many of the people I support, I discovered late in life that I am neurodiverse. Navigating the world through this new lens, while raising two neurodiverse teenagers, has given me a profound, 360-degree view of the neurodivergent experience. I have spent years successfully navigating the complexities of the education system, the pitfalls of adolescent support, and the unique challenges of adult life in the corporate world. I know the friction points because I have lived them.

Qualified to Lead Change

I believe that lived experience must be backed by rigorous professional standards. I hold my CITP from the University of Glasgow (2006) and have undertaken extensive specialist training in neurodiversity with the National Autistic Society.

In recent years, I retrained to become a Specialist Autism Mentor for students in higher education, helping me bridge the gap between education and the workforce. To ensure my advice remains evidence-based and current, I am committed to regular CPD in the ever-evolving field of neurodiversity.

Why Work With Me?

I bring a rare blend of operational expertise, specialist training, and first-hand lived experience. I know how to talk to a Board of Directors as comfortably as I can mentor an autistic employee.