In this keynote, Charlie will delve into the Neurodiversity Paradigm, shining a light on Neurodivergence in professional adults, particularly Autism and ADHD. She will draw on lived experience insights, professional HR expertise, and deep knowledge of evolving DEI best practice and emerging trends. Charlie will explain how and why to implement neuro-inclusion strategies at work,Continue reading “Progressing Neurodiversity Inclusion in 2025”
Category Archives: Inclusion
Neurodiversity ‘Lunch and Learn’ Series
Interested in my ‘lunch and learn’ webinars? See example blurb below, although the agenda and content is always tailored to suit the needs and demographic of my clients. Webinar Series: Understanding and Embracing Neurodiversity Understanding and Accepting NeurodiversityJoin us as we kick off our Neurodiversity Celebration Week series with special guest speaker Charlie Hart, alsoContinue reading “Neurodiversity ‘Lunch and Learn’ Series”
Hefty discounts for charities and small businesses
‘Charlie delivered a fantastic awareness-raising session for managers at our charity, about neurodiversity inclusion in the workplace. It was really well received, with many attendees offering immediate positive feedback on how informative it had been. Charlie comes across in a personable and professional way – her tone is just right for speaking to people atContinue reading “Hefty discounts for charities and small businesses”
Intro post for new followers
I am Charlie, my pronouns are she/her or they/them. My adjectives are Autistic, ADHD, and Awkward AF. I am multiple-neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, complex PTSD), and I am bisexual/pansexual, and gender non-conforming (a queer AuDHDer). I have been a social media neurodiversity advocate since my autism epiphany in 2018, under the name ‘Ausome Charlie’ with anContinue reading “Intro post for new followers”
Update on my Charlie Hart LinkedIn Account
#FreeAusomeCharlie Update on my Charlie Hart LinkedIn account: Yes, I can see it is there. No, I still cannot log into it. I can see the follower count has mysteriously gone from 15K to less than 10K, which is annoying and baffling. And I’ve not heard back from LinkedIn since the email (from a humanContinue reading “Update on my Charlie Hart LinkedIn Account”
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 itContinue reading “TERF filter”
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 mainContinue reading “My LinkedIn is restricted!”
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! TheContinue reading “Glowing feedback from IGPP Neurodiversity at Work Conference”
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) ToContinue reading “Regarding unpaid speaking engagements”
Happy vibes
I really need to step up my marketing, because work is pretty quiet currently (although I do have a couple of exciting keynotes this side of Christmas). I don’t like to bother anybody with emails, DMs or phone calls. I think I’ll crank up the happy vibes I’m sending out to potential customers instead. IContinue reading “Happy vibes”