About this event
The PSA Neurodiversity Community is a space for PSA members to connect, learn and grow together, whether they may be neurodivergent or just interested in learning more about neurodiversity inclusion. As always, we meet neuro-inclusively: cameras and mics are your choice, fidget-friendly, and we extend each other grace.
Your Emcee for September is Charlie Hart.
Beth Thomas and Samantha Garstin will facilitate our knowledge share on Intellectual Property, Trust and Vulnerability – how we protect our material as speakers while still sharing generously and showing up authentically. Bring your questions and experiences; there will be time to contribute your own tips in the chat.
In the break, our Slido question is: “Share your favourite nugget of wisdom from a professional speaker.” Charlie will start us off with one she often refers to, from Lee Warren FPSA: “Be a diva on stage and delight off stage.”
Our keynote comes from Sam Warner: Executive Functioning in Your Business – planning, prioritising, remembering, starting and finishing, and how to make your speaker business work with your brain rather than against it.
The formal session runs 6.30-8.00pm, with an optional informal cool-down chat from 8.00-8.30pm.
Keynote speakers
Beth Thomas is a recognised neurodiversity specialist, speaker, and consultant. Late-diagnosed herself, Beth combines lived experience with professional expertise to help organisations move beyond performative inclusion and build environments where people can thrive authentically.
After experiencing burnout within systems not designed for neurodivergent minds, Beth’s work focuses on sustainable inclusion, psychological safety, and neuro-inclusive leadership. She has supported hundreds of individuals through transformational change and now partners with leaders, teams, and organisations through coaching, consulting, and keynote speaking to unlock both human and organisational potential.
Sam Warner is a Neurodivergent Communication Specialist and uses her lived experience to work with leaders across multiple industries to improve their DEI policies to help them attract and retain talented Neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, Dyslexia etc) employees. Organisations enjoy loyalty, diversity of thought, innovation and increased profits whilst spending less on recruitment due to attrition. She delivers keynotes, workshops, training and coaching to clients such as Nokia, Ocado, The Royal Ballet School, GirlGuiding, and the NHS to name a few.
Sam has an energetic delivery style that leaves the audience with engaging memories and inspiration. She has worked in multiple industries herself including, IT, Manufacturing, The NHS, The Police Service, and in many different roles, such as Project Manager, Quality, Governance & Risk Management. She is also a Professional Speaker, a TEDx Speaker, TEDx Curator and Speaker Coach with 25+ years experience.
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Online – Zoom
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