About this event
As a professional speaker, trainer, or coach, how do you ensure your message resonates with every audience member? And how can AI tools enhance your efficiency, streamline your workflow, and give you a competitive edge?
At PSA North-West this April, we’re bringing you an interactive, high-value evening featuring two expert speakers who will help you future-proof your speaking career.
Whether you’re looking to improve accessibility or boost your productivity, this session is packed with practical takeaways that will elevate your presentations and your business.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to make your presentations inclusive for neurodivergent audiences – ensuring you don’t exclude 20% of your audience
- How AI and digital tools can boost your productivity – helping you work smarter, not harder
Meet Our Speakers:
Rachel Morgan-Trimmer – 9 ½ Ways to Make Your Presentations Inclusive for Neurodivergent People
Neurodivergent individuals (those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia) process information differently, and if you’re not aware of how they engage with content, you could be losing them.
Rachel will share 9 ½ actionable tips that make your presentations more inclusive—without extra effort!
Key Takeaways:
- What neurodiversity really means
- Why inclusion benefits all audiences, not just neurodivergent people
- Simple, immediate steps to make your presentations more accessible
Our next keynote will be – Liz Hardwick.
Are you using AI to your advantage? Or are you still overwhelmed by technology?
Liz will demystify AI for speakers, showing you how tools like ChatGPT can save you time, help you refine your messaging, and enhance your business.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand which AI tools can improve your efficiency
- Discover how AI can integrate with your existing systems
- Learn advanced techniques to make AI tools work in your voice
Please note: Food is not included in the ticket price, except for a sweet treat during the break, along with teas, coffees, and soft drinks. However, food will be available to purchase from the Bar/Restaurant for those who wish to arrive early or pre-order a meal to enjoy during the break.
Keynote speakers
Rachel Morgan-Trimmer is one of the UK’s best-known neurodiversity experts. Called a “trailblazer”, she is passionate about making places more inclusive for people like her. After being diagnosed with ADHD and autism in her 40s, Rachel started Firebird, her neurodiversity consultancy, training workplaces in how to recruit, retain and develop neurodivergent staff. She is the author of the ground-breaking book “How to be autistic”, has won a prestigious Roses award, and is frequently quoted in the press. Rachel loves her job but when she’s not there, she swims (slowly), cooks (messily) and plays with her two children (and occasionally the cats).
Liz Hardwick is an award-winning Professional Speaker, Coach, Trainer and Digital Productivity Specialist, sharing her expertise and experiences of “harnessing digital for human benefit”, for over 25 years through engaging talks, trainings, and her online community, The Productivity Club.
Described as a high-energy, forever-smiling, and approachable expert, she regularly speaks at events internationally and online, on topics such as Digital Productivity, Focus and Time Management, Digital Technology and her own Email Management System, ZenForInbox.
Liz is a proud tech entrepreneur and has been recognised for her achievements in TechWomen100, TechWorld’s Top 111 UK Women in Tech Speakers, DigitalLeadersUK100, and most recently in October 2024 was awarded her globally recognized Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) Designation in Bali, Indonesia.
Alongside a full calendar of speaking engagements and training for clients including BBC, NHS, Arts Council, UNI Global, councils and charities, Liz also loves to demystify technology so everyone can be digitally included, and volunteers a lot of her time to support non-profit organisations, including as founder & host of Lancashire Women in Digital, an active member of a Global Media Womens Working Group, and is Vice President of VSAI (Virtual Speakers Association International).
Liz Hardwick Speaker Website – https://lizhardwick.co.uk/
The Productivity Club – https://www.productivityclub.
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/
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