Neurodiversity Awareness
A neuroscience perspective on building awareness of neurodiversity
THE CHALLENGES
WHAT IS NEURODIVERSITY?
Neurodivergence is considered a hidden disability, and those with neurodivergent conditions can feel isolated socially and in the workplace.
Neurodivergence is often misunderstood, particularly in women and underdiagnosed in the adult population. Rates of diagnosis have been growing rapidly in the last few years and there are increasing expectations for the workplace to provide an inclusive and supportive environment.
Neurodivergence is a concept gaining broader recognition and understanding; encompasses a wide range of neurological variations that deviate from the societal norms of “typical” cognitive functioning.
Building Workplace Awareness and Inclusivity
Objectives
- Increase understanding of neurodiversity in the workplace.
- Explore how neuroscience can support accommodations and inclusive practices.
- Provide practical strategies for leveraging neurodiversity to enhance workplace productivity and innovation.
- Facilitate discussions and activities to promote empathy and collaboration among colleagues
Outline
1. Introduction to Neurodiversity and how our brains are wired differently
2. Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Challenges and Benefits
3. Leveraging Neurodiversity for High Performing Teams
4. Contributing to an Inclusive Neurodiverse Workplace Culture
ACHIEVE THESE BENEFITS
- Understanding neurological variation
- Improve thinking, learning and social difference
- Understanding of difference vs disability
- Benefits, advantages and strengths
- Learn about barriers, challenges and support needs
- Inclusive environments and services
- Person-centred approaches
- Improve communication tools
- Innovations and opportunities
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
I found the session very empowering -this is within our control to improve, it’s not something that happens to us. It was a good reminder to be conscious of how my preferences / motivators are different to my teams’.
The content was awesome! Its different because Kristen makes you understand that we react because we are human beings and gives you practical tips on how to react quickly when you feel like you’re in a threat situation, and also how to foster psychological safety in others.
Macquarie Bank
Kristen is a world of knowledge in the neuroscience space. Her passion and energy for the subject alongside her sales leadership experience in corporate settings brings together practical take-aways for leaders in applying the concepts.
I would highly recommend Kristen for future training in this space. Kristen’s session with Westpac AFS leaders received positive feedback, the leaders enjoyed the balance of the proven brain science concepts along with the practical leaderships learnings.
Teresa O’Brien
HR Manager
What Our Clients Are Saying
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– Joanne Fung
Senior Manager
BT Financial
Kristen Hansen presented on the Neuroscience of Leadership to over 150 of our people leaders. Kristen’s presentation was engaging, informative and practical. Kristen was incredibly entertaining and full of energy. She was able to make complex theory simple and easy to understand whilst also applying it practically for our leaders to take back and use with their teams. The feedback from our people leaders has been exceptional with many stating that they have been able to apply much of what Kristen presented.
– Allyson Carlile
Head of HR
Westpac
I was very fortunate to be trained by Kristen as her knowledge of resilience and coaching through neuroscience-based methodologies is outstanding. Kristen has remarkable way of explaining complex theory in a way which makes it real and understandable
– Lina Di Prisa,
Human Resources Business Partner,
Suncorp
Kristen Hansen; dynamic, engaging and relevant. In presenting her neuroleadership session to the State Trustees managers, Kristen unlocked a response from the whole group that I’ve not been seen before. Every person took away strategies to help them be better leaders and they are still talking about the session months later
– John Brennan
General Manager - Strategy, Innovation & Transformation
State Trustees
Kristen’s presentation was engaging, entertaining and highly educational. Our membership community of established business leaders had only exceptional feedback and would love to hear from Kristen again in the future.
– Eleni Jordan
Carlton & United Breweries
The presentation on the neuroscience of resilience and emotional intelligence was a powerful experience for my sales team. You got them thinking about how they can be more resilient, effective and connected with their customers - great result
– Justin Melton
General Manager Sales & Marketing
