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About the Event
ADHD Awareness Month is taking place throughout October 2024 and this year’s theme is focussed on that "Awareness is Key!". Lexxic and the Business Disability Forum are partnering to bring you an engaging panel discussion that aims to raise awareness around common misconceptions surrounding ADHD and how to turn this awareness into action, driving real change in the workplace.
Our diverse panel of professionals with ADHD will be sharing their personal stories—highlighting not just the challenges, but the strategies and successes that have helped them excel at work.
Along with raising awareness we will be providing real-life examples of how employers and colleagues can turn awareness into practical, positive action.
This event will provide insights on how you can foster more inclusive workplaces, making the most of the unique strengths individuals with ADHD bring to their roles and lots more!
Meet our panelists:
Co-Chair | Abigail Tennant
Consulting Business Psychologist
Abigail is neurodivergent with a diagnosis of dyslexia and ADHD. She has been working in the field of neurodiversity for several years, where she has developed a greater understanding on neurodiversity from working with clients and organisations. Through helping others, this has allowed her to understand herself more and find ways of working that align with her strengths. She is now working as a consultant with organisations and delivering webinars and workshops with Lexxic to educate others and continue to support the neurodivergent community.
Co-Chair | Jem Freeman
Advice Business Partner at Business Disability Forum (BDF)
I am queer, non-binary, disabled and AuDHD. I am passionate about disability advocacy and currently work at Business Disability Forum where this special interest comes into its element. I have experience spanning the music industry, television broadcast, higher education and retail.
Tania Gerard
Founder of Tania Gerard Digital
Tania Gerard is a neurodiversity trainer, podcast host, keynote speaker, and ADHD ambassador. She helps companies leverage diversity to drive creativity and business growth, with a focus on creating inclusive practices. Tania excels at bridging communication between employers and employees, ensuring accessibility in transformation efforts. As a sought-after speaker, she offers valuable insights on creating neuro-inclusive environments that empower individuals to thrive. Her presentations are rounded in cutting-edge research and real-world applications, making them informative, engaging, and inspiring for all audiences.
Tom Vodden
Consulting Business Psychologist at Lexxic
Tom brings a wealth of lived and professional experience. He has a background in special education as a teacher and has worked nationally advising schools on Special Educational Needs including ADHD. Until 2022 Tom was a founding director of an education software company working with over 1000 schools across the UK. Recently completing an MSc in Occupational Psychology with a focus on neurodiversity, he has conducted research into the workplace experiences of people diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood. Additionally, Tom holds an MEd in Psychology of Education. He has recently joined the Consulting Psychology team at Lexxic.
Natalie Leister
Head of Practice at the Business Disability Forum (BDF)
Natalie leads the Business Disability Forum’s Advice Service and oversees the internal upskilling programme for BDF, ensuring that Member/Partner facing teams are continually improving the advice and information they provide. Natalie has an extensive background spanning across operational, commercial and charity sectors in both Human resources and Diversity and Inclusion.
Natalie has lived experience herself and through caring for her son who has ADHD, Autism and Dyspraxia.