Lucy Hobbs is a neurodivergent (Autistic and ADHD) ex-advertising creative, with 6 years’ experience in neurodiversity advocacy and public speaking.
Lucy founded The Future is ND in 2018 to champion and empower neurodiversity, and to address the lack of awareness and inclusion of neurodivergent people in the advertising and tech industries, where she had worked as a creative for 30 years.
Lucy discovered her ADHD in 2007 (and later being autistic in 2021) but wouldn’t disclose at work for fear of stigma in an unforgiving industry. But in March 2018 had a change of heart after speaking openly at an industry conference about her ADHD and how it affects her working life.
Via The Future is ND platform Lucy hosts regular events for the creative community. Creating a safe space for NDs to raise their voices, own their narratives, empower one another to turn up as themselves and thrive. And to collectively overcome stigma and fear of discrimination.
All her work; including neurodiversity at work consultancy, keynotes, workshops and creative direction, seeks to educate and inform organisations and society on how to embrace and empower a more neurodiverse workforce and world.
Clients include: Axa Healthcare, Universal Music, Giphy US, Havas London, Publicis London, National Grid, Coca Cola, Ogilvy London, Sky and many more…
Key topics:
- Neurodiversity
- Disability
- Allyship
- Culture Change
- Inclusive Leadership
Speech titles include:
- ND Futures – Why we must embrace neurodiversity in Creative & Tech
- Own your NDUSP (Neurodivergent Unique Selling Point)
- Inclusive By Design
- My Journey Starting a Neurodiversity Movement in Creative & Tech
Available for:
- Conference speaking
- Keynote speaking
- Virtual events
- Training
- Consultancy
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