Blogs by Charlie

  • TERF filter

    I just got called a ‘groomer’ on Facebook by a friend in the village who I have known since 2005, due to my cover photo. Blocked, and Ben had better not send me a cheery ‘alright Charlie’ next time our paths cross. Anyway, here is the photo if anybody else would like to use it Read more

  • My LinkedIn is restricted!

    Just in case anybody is looking for Charlie Hart, Ausome Charlie, here on LinkedIn and wondering why they cannot see her, it is because her account has been restricted for ‘violating professional standards’. Charlie cannot access her LinkedIn account, and it does not come up in searches. Charlie has not blocked anybody, and her main Read more

  • Open Letter to Wes Streeting from AIM for the Rainbow about puberty blockers ban

    Open Letter to Wes Streeting from AIM for the Rainbow about puberty blockers ban

    Today, AIM’s CEO Emma Dalmayne handed an open letter from AIM for the Rainbow to The Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP. In this letter, we collectively voice the autistic community’s concerns about the ban on puberty blockers, and the resulting increased risk of suicide for young trans people (30 second video with captions). Please sign Read more

  • Glowing feedback from IGPP Neurodiversity at Work Conference

    There is nothing like the dopamine boost from getting lovely feedback from a client, and this for a twenty minute keynote on a relatively new topic for me: Neurodivergent communication styles and neuroinclusive communication. ‘On behalf of the whole IGPP team, I would like to say a massive thank you for your contribution yesterday! The Read more

  • Regarding unpaid speaking engagements

    Newsflash: Sometimes professional speakers agree to do keynote speeches ‘pro bono’ (a Latin phrase meaning professional work, unpaid). There are many reasons we may do this:1) Marketing – to showcase our talents to a room full of potential clients.2) To support our community (to help the people in the audience).3) To support non-profit events.4) To Read more

  • How I got my first standing ovation

    How I got my first standing ovation

    Are you ready to get your first standing ovation? See how I did it, at the Professional Speaking Association’s Speaking Business Summit 2024! #KeynoteSpeaker #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic Read more