Back when I was a freelancing interpreter, a lot of the processes I dealt with felt like a blur.

Back when I was a freelancing interpreter, a lot of the processes I dealt with felt like a blur. One of the blurriest was the process of taxes.

I’d gather piles of information, hand them over to the professionals, and eventually get something back.

But I never really understood the why. My inputs went in, an outcome came out, and I was just relieved it was done.

Looking back, I realize what was missing: someone connecting the dots between what I gave them, the steps they took, and the result I received.

👉🏾 That disconnect is something many neurodivergent business owners experience, too.

It’s not that they can’t handle the work — it’s that the process often feels abstract, jargon-heavy, or disconnected from the way their brain works.


Here’s what’s helped me when working with other professionals:
- Make the in-between visible. Don’t just ask for inputs or deliver outputs.

- Walk your client through how each piece connects to the bigger picture: this step leads to that outcome, which creates this result. Breaking things into steps makes the process concrete and less overwhelming.

- Use clear language. Replace technical terms with everyday words your client already understands. Like interpreting, the goal isn’t to display specialized vocabulary, but to ensure understanding.

- Explain the “why.” A simple purpose statement (“I’m asking for this because it ensures ___”) helps clients see the reasoning and reduces overwhelm.


When you create clarity instead of confusion, you’re making it easier for clients to participate fully in the process.

For neurodivergent business owners, that clarity can be the difference between disengagement and meaningful collaboration.