Public Speaking

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Kirsty Heap

Kirsty seamlessly blends professional acumen with personal insight when discussing topics of neurodiversity, dyslexia and mental health wellbeing. As someone who navigates the challenges and triumphs of dyslexia daily, Kirsty offers audiences a genuine window into the complexities of neurodiversity. Her presentations are more than mere talks; they are authentic narratives intertwined with research, fostering deeper understanding and empathy among listeners.

Key note speaker

Dyslexia Show 2024

Short Version - 3m

Long Version - 19m

Your openness is invaluable and makes it really easy to relate to challenges you have gone through, and I imagine is comforting to those who may have experienced similar.

Shell

Realistic, inspiring and engaging! One of the best speakers I have heard in many years.

RNIB

Unlocking Potential Together

Focus Areas

First-hand experiences of living with dyslexia and navigating neurodiversity.

The intricate interplay between neurodiversity, dyslexia and overall mental health.

Constructive steps towards fostering inclusivity and understanding in both professional and personal settings.

Event Participation

Kirsty is well-equipped to engage with a range of audiences and settings:

Keynote Addresses

Insightful presentations that captivate and inform.

Expos

Interactive sessions, providing knowledge and sparking conversations.

Corporate Events

Delivering insights that resonate within a business context, aiding in fostering a supportive work environment.

Notable Engagements

Kirsty is well-equipped to engage with a range of audiences and settings and has spoken at a number of well-established events and organisations within the UK. Most notably,

Her digital presence is also notable, having been involved in:

A wide range of online discussions and live streams.

A series of podcasts, contributing both as a guest and an expert.

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Key Talks

Fostering Inclusion in the Workplace: Embracing Neurodiversity for Mutual Success

Kirsty, a senior-level HR professional with dyslexia, advocates passionately for workplace inclusion. Despite facing negative comments and delayed opportunities, she persevered and rose to senior leadership. Witnessing colleagues suffer in silence fuelled her dedication to creating supportive work environments. In her talk, Kirsty candidly shares her personal journey, including the pivotal moment when she “put her big girl pants on” to lead by example. She discusses the power of open communication and supportive environments, recounting how a simple addition of two words in her email signature sparked positive change across her organisation. Kirsty outlines practical strategies for supporting neurodivergent employees and highlights the profound benefits of reasonable adjustments for both employee well-being and business success. Kirsty will explain how embracing neurodiversity can positively transform your workplace culture and drive mutual success.

Empowering Parenthood: Navigating Dyslexia and Neurodiversity in Your Family

Discover Kirsty’s compelling insights into parenting as a dyslexic raising both dyslexic and neurotypical children. In this enlightening talk, Kirsty reveals how she used her dyslexic strengths to adapt her parental style, fostering self-confidence, positive mindset, and empowering self-talk crucial for her children’s development. She shares her journey of transforming negative perceptions of dyslexia into a positive force, ensuring her dyslexic (undiagnosed ADHD) son, thrives without the stigma she faced. Kirsty offers practical tools and ideas for navigating parenthood, equipping parents to support their children with essential life skills often overlooked in schools. Kirsty will empower you with strategies for fostering resilience and celebrating neurodiversity in family life.

Transforming Mindset: From Negativity to Freedom

Explore Kirsty’s compelling journey of transforming a negative mindset into a powerful force that empowers. As a dyslexic individual, Kirsty shares her inspiring story of overcoming stigma and self-doubt to embrace her dyslexic strengths. Through her motivational speech, Kirsty equips audiences with practical tools and insights to shift their mindset, which she used to achieve remarkable feats that she once believed impossible. Kirsty will take you on an inspirational journey of resilience and self-discovery, where you will discover the transformative freedom that comes from embracing a positive mindset.

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Booking

For a deeper dive into neurodiversity, dyslexia and mental health through public speaking engagements, interviews, podcasts, or other related opportunities with Kirsty, please click the link below to be taken to the contact page. Invite Kirsty to your event, ensuring an enriching session that merges real-life narratives with impactful insights.

Kirsty’s ability to engage, inform and inspire her audience is unparalleled. She is a natural communicator and an asset to any event.

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Public Speaking

Key note speaker

Kirsty Heap

Key note speaker

Dyslexia Show 2024

Short Version - 3m

Long Version - 19m

Unlocking Potential Together

Focus Areas

Event Participation

Notable Engagements

Public Speaking

Key Talks

Fostering Inclusion in the Workplace: Embracing Neurodiversity for Mutual Success

Empowering Parenthood: Navigating Dyslexia and Neurodiversity in Your Family

Transforming Mindset: From Negativity to Freedom

Public Speaking

Booking

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