Do you need a neurodiversity speaker for your next fantastic event?
Whether you’d like to wow a large conference crowd or prefer a more intimate and informal vibe, my empathetic, enthusiastic and assertive personality will empower your audience, giving them the knowledge and confidence to get to grips with all things neuroinclusion.
Drawing on my personal experiences
Drawing on my personal experiences, personality and passion for research and data, I deliver engaging and interactive neurodiversity workshops, talks and keynote speeches to any audience.
My style combines connection and context. I place my first-hand insights in the broader societal, political and academic setting, presenting both personal anecdotes and robust evidence. This approach means the information I share will stay with attendees long after they leave the venue, giving them the motivation, compassion and tools to embed neuroinclusion in their role.
Why book me as a speaker or workshop facilitator?
• Lived experience:
As a late-diagnosed neurodivergent woman and communications expert, I bring my first-hand stories into the conversation along with actionable strategies that will strike a chord with all personalities.• Experienced presenter:
Proven public speaking experience from multiple events, including:- Neurodiversity events and conferences, as a disability campaigner and expert by experience.
- Presenting community projects to businesses and officials.
- High-profile conferences attended by senior officials and other stakeholders as equality lead at the British Embassy.
• Bespoke neurodiversity sessions:
Every session is tailored to your individual needs – whether you want a keynote speech on neuroinclusion for women, a hands-on workshop on accessible communication, or a panel contribution on overcoming barriers to neuroinclusion in the workplace.• Interactive & practical:
I don’t just talk the talk. Your attendees will leave the session with real-life insights and actionable strategies – so you can make neuroinclusion an operational reality.
Previous speaking engagements
AFIP Conference, France.
Neurodiversity Conference, Bradford.
Child Poverty Event. Paris
What my clients say
Helen Pennant, First Secretary, Labour and Social Affairs, British Embassy, Paris
Ruth attended an FCO course on presentation skills and has taken every opportunity to develop her communication skills on the job. She has increased her representational activities and deals with contacts in a more assertive way than she did last year. She has, on several occasions, been the sole Embassy representative e.g. at the Education conference dinner in Lille. Contacts respect her as an expert in her field.
Helen Pennant, British Embassy, Paris
Ruth has given two excellent presentations and showed an ability to present effectively to two very different audiences on two very different subjects.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that takes place every year in March and challenges misconceptions and stereotypes about neurological differences. What better way to recognise the skills and talents of neurodivergent people than hiring a neurodivergent speaker for your event?
Contact me now to find out how I can help you with your Neurodiversity Celebration Week initiatives – hurry though, I have limited slots and they’ll sell out fast!
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FAQs
Neurodiversity training will increase disability awareness among teams and help ensure regularity and legal compliance.
In the short term, it boosts empathy and morale among teams, but in the long term, when the training is actioned, you’ll be looking at improved employee retention, increased productivity, and bridged performance gaps.
Neuroinclusion is for life, not just an awareness day. Commit to offering long term neuroinclusion with training, leadership commitment, flexibility around reasonable adjustments, open-dialogue and neurodivergent-friendly policies and processes.
We offer AMA services so employees can hear different neurodivergent perspectives in a non-judgmental space.
The best way to reduce bias in recruitment panels for neurodivergent applicants is to train recruitment teams beforehand on neurodivergence and unconscious bias.
Try to make job panels as diverse as possible, and follow a structured interview format that focuses on skills rather than subjective questions.
Remember, rejecting good candidates because they are not deemed to be the “right fit” will ultimately stifle innovation.
Want to put your process to the test? Let us be your guinea pigs. We will work with you to spot any bias that you may not have considered and share the insights of our experts.
How do you support yourself when you’re facing executive function challenges?
Whether it’s lack of sleep, grief, stress, or something else, no one’s brain is bug free all of the time – it’s just that some people face these challenges every day rather than once in a while.
Create a supportive, non-judgmental environment, identify strengths, put accommodations in place for executive function deficits and you’re golden.
Offering feedback falls under the umbrella of neuroinclusive communication and should be approached in the same way: think about the best format or medium to use (some people may prefer written feedback to a face-to-face meeting), be clear about topics of discussion and stick to them, using unambiguous language.
Everyone on our expert panel has their own battle-scars from the performance review process and is on hand to help you get it right.
Reach out – we’re happy to support you with tailored advice, policy reviews, or a discovery call to get started.
Book me for your event
Whether you’re looking for a charismatic keynote speaker, thought-provoking panellist, or accommodating workshop facilitator, I’d love to help your audience understand, embrace and benefit from neuroinclusion.