About Naomi

I’m Naomi Arnold (they/she), an Autistic writer, poet, researcher, award-winning life and business coach, and home educator. I live on the stolen land of the Yugambeh people with my 11-year-old neurodiverse and gender-diverse child and our dog Fern. My days are filled with home education, writing projects, research work, coaching clients, health appointments, and NDIS management - a juggling act that keeps our life very full. In my downtime, I love to write, read, play Nintendo, walk or bike among the trees, and spend time with my cherished friends.

I hold a Master of Human Rights with Distinction, a Bachelor of Psychology with Honours, and a certified life coaching qualification. My professional background spans academia, government, business, and the non-profit sector, and includes experience in research, writing, coaching, program development, curriculum design, and personal development approaches that support diverse needs..

I offer research support services for values-led teams and organisations - bringing warmth, professionalism, and integrity to roles involving project management, ethics applications, qualitative manual thematic analysis, stakeholder engagement, writing, and coordination.
👉 Learn more about my research support work.

As an award-winning coach and mentor, I support big-hearted and/or neurodiverse folks with navigating life transitions, personal growth, and values-aligned life and work - offering gentle, effective guidance that honours each person’s unique context and needs.
👉 Learn more about coaching with me.

I’m also the author of You Will Find Your Way, a poetry collection for those seeking comfort, clarity, and self-trust after a toxic relationship. Readers have described the poetry collection “as strong, brutal and fearless”, “deep and relatable”, “raw and resonant”, “unapologetic, engaging and inspiring”, and “relatable, healing and hope-inspiring.”
👉 Read more about my book.

My work has been featured in over 40 print and digital media sources - including Cleo, The Huffington Post, Tiny Buddha, and Elephant Journal - and has received awards and acclaim for both coaching and writing. I’ve been referred to as a “local identity” for the impact of my work in my previous community, and my expertise is especially valued among writers, researchers, coaches, and change-makers seeking inclusive and intentional ways of living and working. I look forward to hopefully having an opportunity to get to know you and work with you in the future.