Recommendations

‘Charlie spoke at the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Labour Market Symposium. Having discussed plenty of data, Charlie gave an honest and thankfully data-free assessment of the benefits of including neurodiverse people in the workplace. A lively, provocative, and persuasive presentation. Got excellent feedback from the delegates, some of whom were aware of the issues, but few who realised the potential opportunities and benefits. Charlie brings a unique perspective from not only her own story and background but also her professional experience having worked in HR. She also demonstrated her consummate professional skills by:
1. Delivering her slides well in advance
2. Fully sharing the event on her social media
3. Interacting and networking with many who attended the event. Not just effective, but a pleasure to have around. Thank you, Charlie!’

Phil Ingle FCIPD, Finance Director, Professional Speaking Association

‘I had the absolute pleasure of working with Charlie for a recent event, and I can’t recommend her highly enough as a speaker. While her expertise spans a broad range of topics from autism and ADHD inclusion, universal design, minority stress, and the double rainbow intersection of autism and LGBTQIA+ identities, I approached her with something different: a session on acquired neurodivergence. She didn’t just take on the challenge, but she embraced it wholeheartedly, delivering with the same insight, confidence, and depth as if it were one of her signature talks. Charlie is professional, engaging, and an absolute joy to work with. If you’re looking for a speaker who combines expertise with authenticity, she’s an outstanding choice. Charlie, thank you so much for bringing your warmth and depth of knowledge to our very first Inclusive Workplaces event. You made the session engaging, thought-provoking, and genuinely enjoyable for everyone involved. I’m so grateful for the care you put into making this a success, it was an absolute pleasure working with you. Thank you 💛’

Hayley Daniells, Senior Events and Partner Marketing Executive, CareScribe

‘I had the joy of attending a neurodivergent comedy night that Charlie Hart curated and compered. Managing the timing of multiple ND acts (no small feat!) with such care, warmth and humour was brilliant to watch. Charlie struck a wonderful balance of raw honesty about her own neurodivergence, playful wit, and a fantastic musical finale. If you’re looking for a speaker or host who can bring musicality and storytelling to neurodivergence and keep people laughing, I couldn’t recommend Charlie more’.

Jane Livesey, Leadership and ADHD Empowerment Coach

‘I saw Charlie be totally her AUsome self at the Unlikeable Women summit in London in May 2025. She was part of a wonderful panel and really made an impression. Her honest sharing, dynamic stage presence and memorable contributions stayed with me for weeks after the event. She is a very unique speaker, who would add a fresh and authentic voice to any event. I highly recommend her make your event extra AUsome.’

Rowena Hennigan,  Keynote Speaker, Behavioural Change Specialist 

‘I’ve had the absolute joy of knowing Charlie, or as many know her, Ausome Charlie. Charlie isn’t just a speaker—she’s a force for good, a burst of light in any room, and an unshakeable advocate for others. Charlie is a powerful voice for neurodiversity, weaving her lived experience as someone with ADHD and who is autistic into everything she does. She speaks with clarity and warmth, blending insight and humour in a way that leaves audiences feeling seen, informed, and inspired. She brings both courage and kindness to conversations that matter, breaking down barriers and showing what true inclusion looks like in action. If you’re looking for a neurodiversity speaker who brings real insight and boundless heart to your event, Charlie is the one. She is, quite simply, Ausome Charlie—and I can’t recommend her highly enough.’

Cynthia Fortlage, Inclusive Leadership Consultant, Gender Diversity Strategist, Keynote Speaker

‘I made the very smart move of booking Charlie to deliver a keynote for my East Midlands region of the Professional Speaking Association on 4th June. And trust me, when you need to book a speaker to entertain and educate a room full of professional speakers – you need to make it good! Charlie was everything I could hope for. I got all the information I needed to organise my event well ahead of time, meaning a lot less stress for me, and they asked all the relevant questions so I could be confident my event would be in safe hands. And on the night, that proved to be true. Charlie shared insight, practical tips, and personal experiences, all in a truly engaging and authentic way. My audience were definitely very happy to have Charlie along, and I know they have already started to implement changes to the way they work as a result – including the fellow speaker on the night who made improvements immediately that reflected in their talk which followed. THAT is impact. I would thoroughly recommend Charlie as a speaker for you event.’

Katie Allen, Regional President for East Midlands – Professional Speaking Association, Communication Confidence Coach, TEDx Speaker

‘Our Neurodiversity Network and OnePride Employee Resource Groups hired Charlie to deliver a talk last week to celebrate PRIDE. We wanted to showcase the two communities and how they can intersect in many individuals. Not only did Charlie deliver a fantastic talk, but her communication style was also easy to follow and highly engaging for our participants. Her openness about her life experiences and those of her family truly illustrated the topics she discussed and brought the ideas to life. Charlie was professional throughout the planning process and an absolute pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her as a speaker if you are interested in educating a group on topics related to Neurodiversity. Charlie truly is Ausome!’

Joanna Altomare, Senior Learning Consultant, Leadership & Employee Development, One Digital

‘I had the privilege of hearing Charlie Hart speak at the Royal Society of Medicine in London. Charlie’s presentation was nothing short of phenomenal. Her journey from adversity to empowerment, particularly in supporting parents of autistic children, resonated deeply with me. Charlie embodies resilience and purpose, having turned personal loss into a driving force for positive change. Her insights into the challenges faced by autistic parents, from childhood through parenthood, shed much-needed light on their unique experiences and contributions to society. Her message of understanding, compassion, and advocacy for neurodiversity left a lasting impact on everyone present. Our conversation earlier that day further underscored Charlie’s authenticity and dedication. She not only touched my heart but also reaffirmed my faith in the transformative power of resilience and empathy. Charlie’s story is not just inspiring; it’s a testament to the profound difference individuals can make when they channel their experiences into meaningful action. I am honoured to have crossed paths with Charlie and deeply grateful for her contributions to our community. She exemplifies the spirit of integrity and compassion that drives positive change.’

Mark Hamilton-Taylor, Chief Enlightenment Officer, ESG and SII, Social Impact Academy

‘There are people who appear in your world that you don’t realise you need. Charlie is one of those people. Not only is she a truly ausome (see what I did there?) human being, but in the short time I have know her, she has challenged me to take a look at many aspects of what I do. How I see the world. How I market my business. The questions I ask. It’s a pleasure to have be able to spend time with her in the PSA. I’ve learnt a load from her and it’s great to see her flying with her speaking business’.

Dave James, Regional President for Birmingham – Professional Speaking Association

‘Charlie spoke at Uffculme School’s event “Knowing Me, Knowing You” as part of the launch of our DEI project with Inclusion Labs. She was both engaging and humorous in talking about her journey towards diagnosis with ASD, as well as the positive way in which she viewed being on the spectrum. Would thoroughly recommend her as a speaker.’

Roseanne Marston, Strategic Business Manager, Uffculme School

‘Charlie recently hosted a neurodiversity awareness workshop for the Hereford and Worcestershire CIPD branch. The session was engaging, informative and had great reviews from attendees. They particularly enjoyed how open and honest Charlie was and how her lived experience, plus her background in HR, gave attendees both insights and practical actions. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Charlie as an engaging, dynamic and insightful speaker.’

Lisa Murphy FCIPD, CIPD Branch Chair, Hereford and Worcestershire CIPD

‘Charlie organised a panel talk ‘Neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+: The ‘Double Rainbow’ Intersection’ for Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024 and invited me to be on the panel. She was an absolute pleasure to work with; well organised, supportive and was a great chair with a charming mix of lived experience with knowledge. If you need an engaging speaker Charlie is for you. Great working with you Charlie!’

Shazzy Tharby, Clinical Nurse Consultant Counselling Psychotherapist, Positively Living

‘Working with Charlie at Together for Mental Wellbeing was a great experience for me and I learned a huge amount from her in the insightful and collaborative way she spoke about a multitude of important issues within equality and diversity and how they link to mental wellbeing. As well as sharing her own inspiring and unguarded lived experience for pieces we shared externally as a charity through news items, Charlie provided incredibly valuable levels of understanding to colleagues at internal events we held and created a space for others to feel comfortable sharing their own stories.’

Martin Fewster, Senior Communications Officer, Together for Mental Wellbeing

‘Charlie was a member of my team at the SRA for number of years and during that time she displayed a huge passion for EDI, raising awareness and supporting colleagues. She was constant and key member of the Disability and LGBTQ+ networks, regularly posting blogs to promote awareness days, using personal experiences, which were truly inspirational. Charlie played a lead role in pulling together the organisation’s Stonewall WEI submission, delivered neurodiversity awareness training and became a Diversity champion. She also did a huge amount of work developing and supporting the Allies programme. She is a passionate, dedicated and influential advocate for EDI.’

Donna Wakeman MCIPD, HR Partnering and Advisory Services Manager, HS2

‘Charlie drove a lot of internal EDI work at the SRA including leading on the development of an allies eLearning and accompanying allies guides around neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Charlie also offered her expertise for our submission to Stonewall’s WEI workplace helping us to become a top 100 LGBTQ+ employer. She is also an excellent speaker, trainer and writer – she developed and delivered training on neurodiversity and role modelling and frequently shared blogs about her lived experiences. All of this Charlie did passionately on top of her day job. She is a real asset to any organisation and an EDI thought leader.’

Libby Small, Senior EDI Policy Officer, The Nursing and Midwifery Council

‘Charlie was in my team (at SRA) and was fantastic at her job as our HR Analyst but was also instrumental in promoting neurodiversity within the business which she is passionate about. She is an excellent speaker which she demonstrated in staff presentations that she developed and presented, promoting neurodiversity in the workplace. Her knowledge and lived experience really captivate and engage the audience. I would highly recommend engaging Charlie to support promoting inclusion in your workplace.’

Leisha Carvill MCIPD, HR Consultant and Director, Carvill and Lee Human Resources