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Vanessa Clarke is affiliated with Aston University's Aston Business School, specifically within the Centre for Enterprise Coaching and Innovation. She holds a Lecturer role, teaching modules such as Applied Research (BD007), Business Enterprise Professional Practice (BD012/BD013), and Team Effectiveness (BH2272). Her research focuses on learning development, particularly addressing neurodivergent scholars and late-diagnosis ADHD's impact on professional doctoral candidacy.
Education:
- PG Cert in Research Practice (2021)
- MA in Human Resource Management (University of Wolverhampton, 2009)
- PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (University of Birmingham, 2003)
- BA in Human Resource Management (1995)
Research Interests: Vanessa's EdD thesis (ongoing at Birmingham City University) employs autoethnography to explore the lived experience of female mid-career academics with late-diagnosed ADHD. She advocates for neurodivergent students and integrates coaching methodologies to foster inclusive educational practices.
Teaching & Outreach: Leads enterprise development programs, delivers MBA leadership coaching modules, and facilitates SME-focused Help to Grow workshops. Her work emphasizes compassionate support for neurodiverse learners and entrepreneurial teams.
Labs/Teams: Active within the Centre for Enterprise Coaching and Innovation, focusing on innovation and coaching practices in business education.
