Speaking Topics and Themes

At Ausome Minds UK, our approach is rooted in the Neurodiversity Paradigm and the Social Model of Disability.

We demonstrate how and why we can enable people with all kinds of minds - through accessible working practices, policies, environments, and expectations.

Sessions delivered by Charlie Hart combine her neurodivergent lived experience with over 20 years working in HR Analytics - delivered with warmth, humour, and practical takeaways.

Sessions are engaging and evidence-led: you will leave with things you can do, not just things to feel.

Every session is interactive. There is time for your questions, and attendees can share their own perspectives and questions anonymously via Slido, giving your organisation real, usable insight alongside the talk.

Sessions delivered with Azi Court bring in the AuDHD LGBTQ+ Gen Z perspective.

Signature Keynotes

The 'Double Rainbow' Intersection: Neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+

Our niche topic. This session explores the intersection of Neurodivergence and LGBTQIA+ identities, the compounding minority stress of having multiple marginalised identities, and practical things we can all do, as colleagues, managers and allies. Everyone is welcome, whether you are neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, both, an ally, a parent or carer, or just curious. Different is OK!

Available in an ERG version and a Parents and Carers version, which can be co-presented with Azi Court, our Gen Z trainee.

Neurodiversity Inclusion at Work: Empowering All Kinds of Minds

What neurodiversity and neurodivergence mean, beyond the myths and stereotypes, and the business case for neuroinclusion as a driver of innovation, profitability and retention. Practical things we can all do, as colleagues, managers and business owners, to enable every kind of mind to thrive.

Keynote trailer: https://youtu.be/0KePQRUCFzw?si=ZBFbBm6woACVjnK7

The Exhausting Performance of Normal

When people spend their energy "performing normal", they cannot be fully engaged. This keynote explores why designing for the minority makes work better for the majority, and how trusting professional adults with options and agency unlocks employee engagement, wellbeing and productivity

Our other topics include the following, and more:

Awareness Month Sessions

• Disability Inclusion and Disability Pride

  Rooted in the Social Model of Disability. Different is OK. Disabled is OK too.

• The 'Double Rainbow' Intersection: Neurodivergence & LGBTQIA+ (ERG version)

  For Employee Resource Groups and networks, and Pride Month sessions.

• The 'Double Rainbow' Intersection: Neurodivergence & LGBTQIA+ (Parents & Carers version)

  Can be co-presented with Azi Court, our Gen Z trainee.

• Autism Acceptance and Inclusion at Work

  For World Autism Acceptance Month, and all year round.

• ADHD Acceptance and Inclusion at Work

  For ADHD Awareness Month, and all year round.

• Neurodivergence and Mental Health

  The neurodivergent umbrella is intentionally broad; mental health belongs in the conversation.

Neurodiversity Inclusion

• Neurodiversity Inclusion at Work: Empowering All Kinds of Minds

  Our flagship session, for all-colleague audiences.

• Managing Neurodiversity at Work: For Managers and People Professionals

  Reasonable adjustments and beyond, flexibility by default, creating cultures where colleagues can thrive without having to disclose.

• Neurodiversity Celebration Week

  Celebrating strengths without ignoring challenges.

• Neuroinclusive Communication

  Communication that works for every kind of mind.

• Neuroinclusive Meetings and Events

  Meetings and events to welcome and engage all kinds of minds.

• Acquired Neurodivergence

  When neurodivergence is not innate and lifelong, but acquired along the way.

Organisational Culture and Belonging

• Intersecting Identities and Minority Stress (great for collaborations between ERGs)

  Compounding minority stress with multiple marginalised identities. Can be co-presented with Azi Court.

• Creating Cultures of Psychological Safety and Belonging

  Trusting professional adults with agency and voice to build a culture of belonging and engagement.

• Empowering Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

  Helping ERGs drive real positive change, with support from the top.

• Neurodiversity, Gen Z, and the Future of Work

  Co-presented with Azi Court, our AuDHD Gen Z trainee.

All sessions can be tailored to your organisation, audience and occasion, from a 20-minute keynote to a half-day interactive workshop.

Example Formats

• Engaging in-person keynotes

• Interactive virtual keynotes

• 'Lunch and learn' sessions

• Interactive workshops: design, delivery, facilitation

• Chairing or moderating panels

• Event emcee or compere

• Bespoke content packages

• Recommending other trusted speakers who are disabled, neurodivergent or LGBTQIA+