KB Heylen
they/them
That’s me on the right. Queer. Neurodivergent. Outsider. Super pattern recogniser. Whip smart. Researcher. Nerd. No, I’m really not on social media. Yes, I really do have pink hair.
Counter to popular stereotypes about neurodivergence, I enjoy meaningful connection and deep listening, and am driven by curiosity. My authenticity and playfulness puts people at ease and makes our work together fun!
I am based in the Blue Mountains NSW but work remotely with people and organisations across the country. I have a Master of Research and a Master of Commerce, and I’m due to submit my PhD later this year (yes, then you can call me Doctor KB!)
Some of the things that motivate me:
Working only with people and organisations who share my values
Using my business and organisational skills for social good and supporting others to do the same
A strengths-based aoproach to life, focused on what is in our control, what we are capable of, and what we can change
Flipping the script on neurodivergent stereotypes by understanding how to work with my strengths and modelling this behaviour in the world
Knowing that I can be both an introvert and a people person - I prefer gentle, meaningful connection both personally and professionally
What I offer
Strategy, Research + Business Planning
I have worked as a strategy and business consultant for the past six years, helping dozens of organisations and more than 200 individual freelancers and small business owners with strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, business cases, research and business start ups. I have also owned my own successful bricks-and-mortar and freelancing businesses and worked for more than a decade in communications and economic development in the non-profit sectors.
My business background and neurodivergent brain make me super well suited to strategy and research work – which is lucky, because I also love my work!
Follow the link below to learn more about the services I offer and how we can work together.
Support Coordination
I offer Level 2 + 3 NDIS remote support coordination for adult participants across Australia. I especially love working with other queer and neurodivergent people, but that’s absolutely not a prerequisite!
I only work with a few clients at a time so that I don’t get burnt out, and you get the attention and service you deserve. This means I sometimes have a waitlist, but I’m always keen to chat so please get in touch if you think we could be a good fit together!
Follow the link below to learn more about how we can work together.