Hi, my name is Charlie Hart, and I am also known on social media as ‘Ausome Charlie’. Yes, that is ‘Ausome’ with an ‘Au’ for ‘Autistic’– one of my self-assigned labels right there! I am a neurodiversity inclusion keynote speaker with a background in HR Analytics. Starting to Self-Assign Labels When I realised that IContinue reading “The Power of Self-Assigned Identity Labels”
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Charlie Hart, Neurodivergent Keynote Speaker on Neurodiversity Inclusion
What is Neurodiversity? How can we be more neuro-inclusive? And why? Charlie Hart – also known as Ausome Charlie – is a proudly neurodivergent (AuDHD) and queer (bi/pan) keynote speaker, HR professional, and neuroinclusion trail-blazer. With two decades of corporate experience as a CIPD-qualified HR Analyst, Charlie brings credibility and impact to the inclusion conversationContinue reading “Charlie Hart, Neurodivergent Keynote Speaker on Neurodiversity Inclusion”
Neurodivergent Blurts: Why did I say that?!
One thing that helps me significantly as an anxious autistic adult with ADHD and complex PTSD: When others are understanding and non-judgmental when I accidentally blurt out the wrong thing, resulting in a mismatch between my intent and how I come across. Although I embrace my AuDHD neurotype, I have three hidden disabilities – ALLContinue reading “Neurodivergent Blurts: Why did I say that?!”
Autism Acceptance Month 2025
My Autistic Diagnosis and Livid Experience How and why was I diagnosed, and where did this lead me? I am often asked how and why I was diagnosed autistic, what is even the point later in life? Well, I was diagnosed aged 42 after struggling for decades and not understanding why. In 2018, I tookContinue reading “Autism Acceptance Month 2025”
Reflections on Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025
How do you feel about Neurodiversity Celebration Week? This is the sixth year I have been involved, in some way or another, and I love it, but with reservations, some of which are outlined below: Corporate Neurodiversity Inclusion is not Everything! Celebrating neurodiversity and including and appreciating neurodivergent people is not all about work! Yes,Continue reading “Reflections on Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025”
Autism Acceptance Day and Week
Are you looking for an engaging and professionally credible autistic keynote speaker with expertise in neurodiversity inclusion in the workplace for Autism Acceptance Day, Week or Month? I will be in London on 1 and 2 April, and I currently have availability on both afternoons for in-person speaking events in London (or hybrid). Email meContinue reading “Autism Acceptance Day and Week”
Progressing Neurodiversity Inclusion in 2025
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”
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”
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”
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”
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