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Neurodiversity at work, with jokes.
A light, honest talk on what ADHD, autism and AuDHD look like at a desk, in a meeting and on a deadline, from a comedian with ADHD who spent years working in psychiatric hospitals.
The talk
The meeting that could’ve been an email.
Most neurodiversity training is a slide deck people half watch. This one is a comedian telling the truth about his own brain, so the room relaxes enough to recognize theirs and their teammates’.
What it looks like
Missed details, hyperfocus, meeting fatigue, the inbox at 11 p.m. Everyday work moments, told through his own ADHD.
Why it matters
Neurodivergent people are already on your team. Hearing it named, with jokes, makes it easier to ask for what helps.
What people take back
Plainer words for ADHD, autism and AuDHD, and a little more patience for the coworker who works differently.
Good to know: the talk is entertainment and education. It isn’t HR, legal or clinical training, and he doesn’t give individual medical advice.
Good fits
Where it fits.
Awareness months
Autism Acceptance Month in April, Mental Health Awareness Month in May, and ADHD Awareness Month and Disability Employment Awareness Month in October.
ERG and DEI events
Disability, neurodiversity and wellness employee resource groups looking for an event people actually show up to.
All-hands and offsites
A keynote, a fireside chat with a leader, or a stand-up set to close the day.
Remote teams
Live-streamed talks for distributed and hybrid teams, so everyone’s in the same room for once.
Planning
What organizers ask.
Which formats does he do?
Keynotes of 30 to 60 minutes, panels, moderated conversations, fireside chats and stand-up sets, in person or virtual.
Has he spoken to big rooms?
Yes. He spoke on the Academy’s mental health panel for the 95th Oscars, was selected by the White House as one of its healthcare leaders on social media, and has done mental health work with the LA Rams and the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Can it be tailored to our team?
Every talk is built around the audience. Tell his team who’ll be in the room and what you’re hoping for.
How do we check dates and cost?
Send the date, company, audience and budget through the booking form. His team replies within 2 business days.
Past rooms
He’s held these stages.
Next step
Put him on the agenda.
Tell his team the date, audience and budget, and they’ll come back with availability. The form takes about two minutes.