DR. SHAN NARAYAN

Paediatrician.Trainer.Coach

Bringing practical experience and a people-centered approach to developing capability in two core areas:

HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP | NEURODIVERSITY

About Dr. Shan Narayanan

Dr. Shan Narayanan is a Paediatrician, Trainer and Coach with extensive experience in healthcare, leadership development and neurodiversity.

His journey in healthcare has given him experience working with children, families, healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams. Over the years, this has shaped his belief that meaningful development begins with understanding people, building capability and creating opportunities to grow.

Through ABLE COACH, he brings together his experience in Healthcare Leadership and Neurodiversity to provide practical, people-centred training, coaching and capacity building.

His approach is simple: develop people, strengthen capability and create meaningful impact.

My approach

I believe meaningful development begins with understanding people — their strengths, challenges and potential.
My work is guided by three simple principles:

UNDERSTAND PEOPLE

Listen, understand and see the person beyond the role, behaviour or label.

BUILD CAPABILITY

Develop the knowledge, confidence and skills people need to move forward.

CREATE MEANINGFUL IMPACT

Turn learning and understanding into practical change that matters.

EXPERIENCE & CREDIBILITY

PAEDIATRICS

Extensive clinical experience working with children, families and healthcare teams.

HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP

Experience in leadership development, patient safety and professional training.

TRAINING

Practical, interactive learning focused on real-world application.

COACHING

ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC), supporting people to develop confidence and capability.

NEURODIVERSITY

More than two decades of experience supporting neurodivergent children, families and professionals.

Work with me

Interested in developing Healthcare Leadership or building greater understanding and capability in Neurodiversity?

Let’s explore how ABLE COACH can support you, your team or your organisation.

Beyond Able Coach

Alongside ABLE COACH, Dr. Shan continues his work in paediatrics and neurodiversity, supporting children, families and those who care for and work with them.

Dr. Shan Paediatrics & Child Health Clinic

Paediatric care with a focus on understanding the whole child.

FIRST BRIDGE NEURODIVERSITY LEARNING ACADEMY

Practical, accessible learning resources that build understanding and confidence in supporting neurodivergent individuals.
Our Values

OUR VALUES

  • Resilience and Self-Leadership
To deliver transformative self-leadership and leadership programs that bridge personal growth and professional excellence while promoting inclusivity and empowerment.
  • Inclusion and Empowerment
To deliver transformative self-leadership and leadership programs that bridge personal growth and professional excellence while promoting inclusivity and empowerment.
  • Excellence and Collaboration
To deliver transformative self-leadership and leadership programs that bridge personal growth and professional excellence while promoting inclusivity and empowerment.