Build a sustainable career.
Career resources & services for neurodivergent professionals
Your career doesn’t have to drain you.
Being neurodivergent at work comes with challenges that standard career advice doesn’t begin to cover. Things like…
Repeated cases of burnout.
Unclear workplace expectations.
Constant job hopping.
The paralyzing fear of getting ghosted or rejected.
That’s why Atypical Careers is here: to offer affirming, practical career coaching and resources for neurodivergent professionals, so you can get the clarity and tools you need to build a more sustainable work life for yourself.
Get the right tools, support, and strategies to create a work life that works with your brain, not against it.
Why work with us?
Veronica Yao is the founder and career coach behind Atypical Careers. Drawing on her lived experience as a neurodivergent professional and her background in marketing, recruitment, HR, and resume writing, she offers practical, compassionate and personalized guidance.
Together, we will help you understand your strengths and build a career that feels sustainable and balanced, so you can live your life the way you want to.
Here’s how we work:
Through 1:1 coaching sessions, Veronica will help you understand your experiences, your strengths, and your challenges so you can make data-driven decisions for your career.
We will define what a sustainable work life looks like for you, and you alone. Then, we’ll create a strategy to help move you towards your goals.
This is not about helping you move up the corporate ladder or earn more “gold stars” - this is about helping you build a life that minimizes burnout and maximizes your capacity for the things that bring you satisfaction in life.
Discover more
Explore neurodivergent-affirming resources to help you navigate your career with more clarity and confidence.
Get expert advice and guidance from a coach with lived experience as a neurodivergent professional.
Our international support group for neurodivergent professionals has over 80K members - and it’s free to join!
Listen in for honest conversations about navigating work as a neurodivergent professional.
Testimonials
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Alex B
COACHING CLIENT
“Instead of trying to fit my needs into a pre-packaged set of rules and best practices, Veronica offered a level of in depth, one-on-one guidance I hadn't experienced before.”
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Kelly C
COACHING CLIENT
“Unlike with the many college-hosted coaching services I attended, [Veronica] didn't look at my autism as a disadvantage. We honored the unique strengths I could bring to employers—rather than feeling like I needed SOMETHING, I now feel like they need ME!” -
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Kyle G
COACHING CLIENT
“I went from 9 months of job hunting to having four job offers. Jobs I didn't think I could reach I was now saying no to, and accepting a job so aligned it didn't feel real.” -
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COACHING CLIENT
“Within 6 months of starting to work with Veronica, I accepted a position that has not only been a huge improvement for my health and happiness, but also came with a significant salary raise.” -
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Marcus P
COACHING CLIENT
“I went from only having one client to having three, and I'm easily making more money than I ever have before in my work life so far. I also have a clearer understanding of myself and the steps I need to take to avoid burnout. I feel like I am closer to a successful professional life than I've ever been before.”
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