Unlock Neurodivergent Talent in your organisation
Keynotes and talks on neuroinclusive communication skills, to increase engagement and retention, reduce burnout, and drive performance.
neurodiverse* Workplaces work better
*A mixture of neurodivergent and neurotypical employees
Neurodiverse teams solve complex business problems 3x faster
Neurodiverse teams are 30% more productive
Organisations leading on inclusion earn 28% more revenue
But We only reap These benefits when neurodivergent employees are well supported
Despite good intentions, we’re Not Doing a great job
83%
of employers say employee wellbeing is critical
60%
of employers say neuroinclusion is a focus
34%
of neurodivergent employees feel well supported
18%
of managers feel confident to support neurodivergent staff
Awareness & Accommodations are not enough
It’s time to bridge the gap between neurotypical and neurodivergent communication
SIGNATURE KEYNOTE
Lost in Translation: Why ‘Accommodating’ Neurodivergent People Is Failing Your Business
Drawing from lived experience as an autistic professional, years of advocating for neurodivergent people, and deep observation of human communication, this keynote develops empathy and understanding while revealing the skills that bridge the gap between neurodivergent and neurotypical communication styles.
Traditional neurodiversity training teaches how to accommodate neurodivergent needs; with headphones in the office, quiet zones, flexible hours, etc. But it leaves managers unprepared to deal with day-to-day conflicts, misunderstandings, and coaching opportunities.
In this keynote, I share personal experiences of misreading neurotypical people, and of being misread. I then outline the basics of neuroinclusive communication, via simple, memorable frameworks the audience can use in the workplace to unlock the potential of their neurodivergent colleagues.
Audience Outcomes
Communication skills that unlock better performance: direct feedback, clear expectations, and explicit communication that neurodivergent employees need and neurotypical employees benefit from.
Improved engagement from employees who no longer have to second-guess themselves or their managers.
Higher retention and lower burnout rates because neurodivergent employees feel safer being themselves, asking for what they need, and contributing their unique strengths.
Essential For
Biotech, tech, and creative organisations committed to moving beyond performative neuro-inclusion to attracting, retaining and leveraging the unique strengths of neurodivergent employees. This talk is particularly suited to managers, but it also provides a solid foundation in neuroinclusive communication for both neurodivergent and neurotypical employees.
About
Cat Wood is an autistic speaker and communication specialist who spent years amplifying other people's voices before realizing she had something essential to say herself.
With a Masters in Human Sciences from Oxford University and a career in web design, Cat is an expert in translating complex ideas into clear, accessible messages. But her real education came earlier, studying human behaviour like "Jane Goodall and the chimps" after discovering that her classmates were having entire conversations without words.
Now Cat teaches the communication skills that unlock neurodivergent talent, not through accommodations checklists and awareness training, but through the real conversations most workplaces are avoiding.
She bridges the gap between neurodivergent and neurotypical employees by giving teams the tools, language and permission to actually talk to each other.
Her message is simple: the skills that help neurodivergent employees thrive aren't "special accommodations" they're empathy, clarity, and respect.
When organizations get that right, everyone wins.
