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Neurodiversity for Veterinary Leaders

DATES: 4-6th October 2025

Where to fly to: Fuerteventura 

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Alongside your professional development you can explore rugged volcanic landscapes, towering sand dunes and take in panoramic views on a dune buggy tour. Swim in the warm turquoise ocean and explore the charming town of Corralejo.

This programme is suitable for those interested in or already holding leadership positions.

Meet the speaker and see the full plan including lectures and activities below.

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Meet the speakers:

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Daniel Keating Roberts

Daniel is a specialist stress and anxiety and ADHD coach. He is a leader in ND education and an experienced workshop leader. He has won

great acclaim for his science-based, creative workshops, working with businesses to deliver personal and professional growth, including an award from 'Arts and Business' for his innovative approach.

Daniel currently lives in south Germany, and over the next year, will work with young leaders from the top 10 companies in Baden-Württemberg, including Porsche, Siemens, Mercedes, Kärcher etc. to prepare them for senior leadership roles, as creative, innovation champions. 

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Helen Allwood ACC BVSc MRCVS

Helen is a small animal vet with 15 years experience, and now spends all her time working as a coach and trainer with The Vet Project. She started her career in mixed practice and enjoys managing her growing flock of sheep with her farm vet husband and three kids.

Helen is currently completing a PGCert in Business and Personal Coaching with the University of Chester.

Helen is passionate about increasing awareness of neurodiversity in veterinary practices, after a late diagnosis of ADHD, and looking for ways to engage the skills of ND team members.

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EPD Plan 

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Day 1 

4th October 2025

Morning: arrive in Correlejo and explore the old town of this former fishing village

13:30 Introductions

14:00 Lectures

19:00 Welcome drinks 

Day 2

5th October 2025

8:30 Breakfast and Coffee

09:00 Lectures​

12.30 Explore the Corralejo Dunes on a dune buggy sightseeing tour. Discover dirt tracks close to ancient volcanoes and enjoy the amazing panoramic views between the ocean, sand dunes and coast.

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Day 3

6th October 2025

10:00 Enjoy a dip a playa Corralejo where turquoise waters lap a coast covered by fine white sand â€‹

12:00 Lectures.

18:00 Closure and questions 

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Price: £965
[CPD only: £765]
If you are interested in group bookings please contact
info@experience-professional-development.co.uk
to discuss as bespoke discount

Course Content

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1. Introduction to Leadership Principles

-What makes a good leader?

-Understanding our frame of reference

-Circle of safety and applying it

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2. Applied Leadership

-What are my legal obligations as a leader?

-What are my human objectives?

-Why is it so important to celebrate success?

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3. Understanding Neurodiversity

-What is neurodiversity?

-Neurodivergent conditions

-Current terminology

-Why is everyone ND now?

 

4. Traits and conditions

-Why are we talking about traits?

-Communication differences

-The double empathy theory

 

5. The Vet Project Method

- Our framework for having a strengths based meeting

with your ND colleague to plan reasonable adjustments

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6. Having Successful Conversations

-Creating psychological safety

-How to employ active listening techniques

-Putting it all into practice: real life examples from veterinary staff

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