John-Michael Farrar – Head of Coaching & Mentoring

John-Michael Farrar is an experienced coach, mentor, and neurodiversity specialist with over 16 years of experience supporting individuals and organisations to unlock potential through inclusive coaching.

Leadership and Lived Experience

As the Head of Coaching and Mentoring at Remtek Workplace, he leads the development of innovative coaching approaches designed to empower neurodiverse and disabled professionals to perform at their best.

Drawing on both professional expertise and lived experience of ADHD and dyslexia, John-Michael combines empathy, insight, and evidence-based practice to help others find clarity, build confidence, and create sustainable growth.

John-Michael Farrar’s Coaching Models

John-Michael is the creator of several bespoke coaching models that have shaped Remtek Workplace’s unique approach to workplace coaching. Each model has been developed to make complex personal and professional challenges easier to navigate:

PHYRE Model

Perceive · Harness · You · Realise · Elevate

Focused on personal growth and empowerment through self-awareness and action.

SPUR Model

Scout · Pioneer · Uplift · Realise

Designed to strengthen teamwork, communication and collaborative performance.

UPTECH Model

Understand · Practise · Transform · Engage · Connect · Harness

Created to integrate coaching with assistive technology and digital adaptability.

TACO Reflection Method

Take a step back · Analyse · Could I have done it better? · Options

A simple, memorable reflection process to support ongoing learning and self-improvement.

These frameworks, together with John-Michael’s practical coaching techniques, form the Remtek Coach’s Toolkit – a collection of strategies that support personal development, mental health awareness, and workplace inclusion.

John-Michael’s Areas of Expertise

Neurodiversity and Disability Coaching
Executive and Leadership Coaching
Co-Coaching (between employee and manager)
Team Coaching and Group Dynamics
Workplace Performance and Executive Function Support
Development of Coaching Models and Frameworks
Integration of Assistive Technology into Coaching
Mentoring for Neurodiverse Professionals

Professional Background

John-Michael began his career at Remtek Systems Ltd, working across assistive technology, training, and workplace assessments before founding and leading the Coaching and Mentoring Department. Over more than a decade, he has partnered with hundreds of clients through Access to Work and corporate wellbeing programmes – helping both individuals and teams to achieve measurable progress in confidence, communication, focus, and resilience.

He is a qualified ILM Level 5 Coach and Mentor, a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and the Institute of Leadership.

Alongside his coaching leadership, John-Michael is an author and content creator, writing articles on motivation, reflection, self-talk, and neurodiversity in the workplace.

Connect with John-Michael

On this page, you’ll find articles, resources, and insights developed from John-Michael’s coaching models and real-world experience – covering everything from managing executive function challenges to building inclusive workplace culture.

This section is regularly updated with new coaching tools, frameworks, and reflective guides to support both individuals and organisations on their journey toward empowerment and inclusion.

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