Ellie Kay - Key Note Speaking

on Neurodiversity, wellbeing and resilience

Some Recent Testimonials


"Ellie was invited to speak at our annual Business Day, highlighting neurodiversity, the impact it has had on her life and how non neurodiverse people can support those with ADHD and/or Autism. Her light hearted, humorous but to the point style resonated with the audience, with many people talking about her presentation for days after the event. Ellie was a delight to deal with, laid back, professional and very personable. If you're looking for someone with real life experience of neurodiversity and able to offer suitable takeaways, I would highly recommend her." Jo Bagnall, Portable Foods Manufacturing Ltd - Kellanova


"Ellie was friendly and warm from the first minute our conversation started, she was willing to listen to what we wanted as a service. She engaged well with parents." Michelle Kemp, Wakefield Council


"I had the pleasure of Ellie delivering a session on neurodiversity to our business. Her open, authentic approach—grounded in her personal journey—made the session engaging, relatable and particularly impactful. The session was both informative and memorable, and was very well received by our team. I would highly recommend Ellie to speak at your business." Anna Thomas, Sanderson Design Group Plc


"An excellent experience - Ellie provided a lunch and learn at Howard Kennedy LLP - where I sit on the DEI committee - raising awareness of and discussing all things neurodiversity - a passion clearly close to her heart.Really thought provoking, educational but also practical - everyone left both wider and enriched!" Joel Leigh, Howard Kennedy LLP

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Overview


Using storytelling from my lived experience as a business owner, cancer survivor, BBC The Apprentice candidate and late diagnosed ADHDer, I speak about resilience, neurodiversity, imposter syndrome and reinvention.


With over 20 years leading and building businesses, I blend lived experience with commercial reality.


There is humour.

There is reflection.

There is challenge.


Audiences leave thinking and acting differently.


Popular Keynotes

  • Neurodiversity in the workplace

    For organisations who want clarity, not confusion.


    I explore how ADHD and other neurodivergent traits show up at work, using real examples from my own experience as an ADHDer, neurodiversity coach and workplace mediator.


    I demonstrate how misunderstanding turns into conflict, how capable people end up in grievance or performance processes, and how small shifts in communication unlock performance.

    Practical. Grounded. Immediately usable.


    Works well as:

    • Conference keynotes

    • Leadership sessions

    • Lunch and learns

    • Culture and inclusion events

  • Late to the ADHD Party - my story

    How Neurodiversity Shaped My Life and Career


    This is more personal.


    From cancer at 29 to BBC The Apprentice at 35.


    From building multiple businesses to late ADHD diagnosis.


    From high performance to burnout and reinvention.


    I share the real impact of ADHD behind the scenes. The strengths. The self doubt. The resilience. The rejection sensitivity. The rebuild.


    This keynote connects emotionally. It helps people feel seen, especially women who have spent years masking.

    It opens conversations organisations often avoid.

  • Resilience, reframing & reinvention

    Building businesses. Public rejection. Health challenges. Starting again.


    Using my own personal expereince this talk explores what resilience actually looks like when life does not follow the neat plan.


    Not toxic positivity. Not “just work harder”.

    Real resilience. Practical mindset shifts. Perspective that lasts.

  • Additional Topic Ideas

    I also speak on:


    • Women in construction and male dominated industries


    • Sales with integrity, warm and cold outreach without the second hand car energy


    • Small business start ups and building authority on LinkedIn


    • Cancer, perspective and redefining success

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