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 tween daughter Clo 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 neurodivergent 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 two poetry collections You Will Find Your Way and Nature Told Me A Secret. Readers have described my writing “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 books.

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.