About Neuro – D

Neuro-D. was founded in 2023 by Sarah Tancell, then an International HR Director in the gaming industry, was designing a global neurodiversity programme. This proved a challenge at the time as there was very little information about workplace neurdoversity. One AuDHD diagnosis later, Sarah decided to do soemthing about that and Neuro-D. was founded.

Sarah’s approach is built on the understanding that diversity drives innovation! You can expect unparalleled guidance in developing strategies that embraces neurodiversity, developing a culture of creativity and problem-solving. From talent acquisition to creating inclusive workplace policies, Sarah and her team provide tailored solutions that reflect the best practices relevant to the needs of YOUR organisation.

About Sarah Tancell

Sarah is the founder of Neuro – D and a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD – She has been working in HR for over 20 years, is a qualified Life and Career Coach and has supported hundreds of professionals throughout her career. Sarah also holds a Diploma in Neurodiversity awareness, support and special educational needs and believes her combination of qualifications and experience allows her to provide best in class programmes and support to her clients.

Sarah’s experience ranges from running her own HR consultancy to holding Senior Exec HR roles and is an expert at designing transformational and engaging people programmes. She has helped organisations achieve Times Top 100 ‘Ones to Watch Status” and Investor in People Accreditations and in her most recent role as International HR Director for a London based tech firm, Sarah was responsible for coaching senior leaders and implementing a global neurodiversity programme for over 11,000 employees.

Sarah herself is triple neurodivergent so has firsthand experience of navigating the complexities of a neurotypical workplace where it often felt like there was no one else like her.

Sarah’s Team

Sarah often works with a team of expert consultants including neurodivergent individuals, who have extensive experience working with organisations of all sizes and across various industries, providing tailored solutions to meet the individual client needs.

A true believer in practicing what she preaches – In order to be successful, Sarah has a team who support her with her neurodivergent challenges – this includes the services of a PA, Marketing, Administration, Finance and Operations – this allows her to focus on what she does best – Consultancy. Sarah is also supported by Access to Work Funding.

Sarah’s consultancy was recommended to us and we have been delighted with the decision to work with them. They initially undertook a complete review of our system to ensure we were operating legally and ethically. They are always available if management or staff want to talk to them and they feel and act like part of the company. We now set quarterly projects as part of our continual improvement programme and Sarah and her team deliver these for us, including the training. Having spent many hours looking for the right provider I can highly recommend Sarah's consultancy.

Carl Reeve - Managing Director, Data Plastics

Sarah is a hugely capable HR Director who innately understands the nuances involved in dealing with and working with humans, and how this interlaces with the complexities of the corporate world. She is highly empathetic, is driven to excellence and most importantly (I think), has fun whilst she does it; she brings vibrance and energy to what can sometimes be challenging situations.

Sarah supported me with strategic workforce planning and allowed me to uplift my recruitment strategy by introducing better diversity measures, particularly allowances for the often-overlooked neurodivergent community.

Heidi Thomas, Fjord Management

Sarah is professional, considered, responsive and thoughtful. I now consider her to be an independent extension of my SLT.

I would not hesitate to recommend Sarah to any company from strategy through to day-day advice and education. Congratulations on building a company with such fantastic customer service, values and standards.

Ray Koomen – Managing Director, Decorum Group

Sarah is the most comprehensive Consultant I have worked with. In a world where people talk about 'customer service' and 'thinking outside of the box' Sarah truly delivers on many levels. I recommend her highly to any of my clients”.

Chris Jones - Owner, Glooo

Sarah is an extremely competent and professional consultant whom I have great faith and confidence in always getting the right result for her clients, no matter how difficult the task. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sarah's services to anyone requiring consultancy support.

Alan Cooper - Managing Director, Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research Ltd

I searched everywhere for help, I tried a couple of counselling sessions but that wasn't what I needed. I needed talking but with some more practical elements. During the initial consultation I knew straight away Sarah was what I needed. I felt like we just clicked. She affirmed how I was feeling but didn't pity me. I needed some sympathy but structure and vision to know I could move forward. My advise to anyone considering the programme would be not to think about it and just do it! What I loved too was that at no point did I feel like I was one of a conveyor belt of your clients- you flexed and moulded the programme for me based on what I needed and where I was. I can't thank you enough!

Kerry, Identity protected posted with permission

Sarah makes me feel more confident and positive every time I speak with her, which improves my self-belief and makes me feel less anxious. My goals, ideas, problems, solutions and subsequent action is on me, but with Sarah's careful questioning and challenging, combined with amazing listening skills, pulls out important issues to form an action plan I can work through. Sarah pulls out the important points and repeats them back without me realising I have said them. I seem to have the answers, I’m just not able to find them myself. These changes are already having an incredibly positive impact on my life.

Lara, Identity protected posted with permission