Lucy Smith

Speaker, Facilitator, Compare

Inspiring audiences & making a difference

Neurodiversity | Managing Change | Resilience

Life Stories | Social Enterprise

Authentic storytelling that makes a difference

Hi, I am Lucy!

Some people call me the "pocket rocket". I think that is because I have passion and energy to bring out the best in an audience.

I have been working with audiences for almost 25 years in many guises - Lecturer, radio presenter, drama teacher, children's entertainer (I have been a professional fairy) facilitator, compare and speaker.

As a speaker I believe there has to be some substance behind us and I sure have that too. Not being able to settle and always saying "YES" to opportunities has led to a whole lot of experience that informs my work and my presentations.

At my core I am a purpose led social entrepreneur who loves to start a conversation about topics that matter.

I start those conversations with stories some that will surprise and some that will inspire. I talk about some difficult stuff and combine my unique expertise and knowledge.

Relatable, authentic and thought provoking

Lucy x

Neurodiversity

What is your perspective?

I come from a range of different perspectives when I talk about neurodiversity. From pedagogy, organisation development and leadership, research, personal and family and real lived experience. With a a strengths based approach I talk positively and with passion about change and neurodiversity in work, school and community.

I engage audiences to get them thinking and start conversations that will make and does make a lasting difference.

Change Management

Let me meet you at your

bus-stop

In the world of change management, it's not about imposing a new route; it's about understanding where you're starting from.

I have spent a decade working with senior leaders in transformational change where I have learned that change is often an individual journey and we will all join that journey from a different bus-stop.

I combine theory with reality and always have an eye on the future.

Life Stories

The secret change agent

A wealth of stories based on real lived experience with plenty of lessons for the future. Spilling some my secrets on here would be giving away some of my best work which you will want to hear straight from the source.

Oh, okay, let's just say I can talk about resilience, royalty, and some really fun stuff from a career in international law enforcement,

Social Enterprise

Making a difference - the torch that lights the stars

Lighting people up to make sustainable change happen is a big part of what I do. From setting up a community radio station to developing an innovative and groundbreaking conference around digital wellbeing and young people.

I talk the talk and walk the walk when it comes to social enterprise, from grass roots to engagement at the highest levels right up to Downing Street.

What do other people say?

Don't take it from me, here is what others say about working with me.

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The blog

Bristol Airport - Neurospicy at 30000 Feet

We delivered Neurodiversity Awareness Training at Bristol Airport, sparking honest, empowering conversations around ADHD, autism, and inclusion, plus a new favourite term: neurospicy! ...more

neurodiversity at work ,future of work &Work

July 08, 2025•2 min read

Neurodivergent Burnout: The Hidden Struggle Behind Overwork

Burnout affects everyone, but for neurodivergent individuals, the experience can be deeper, longer-lasting and harder to spot. This post explores the unique signs and challenges of neurodivergent burn... ...more

disability ,neurodiversity at work Mental Health &Neurodiversity

July 03, 2025•4 min read

If U Care Share Foundation

Discover how Inclusive Change delivered neurodiversity training to If U Care Share, exploring ADHD, autism, and inclusion strategies to create more supportive, understanding workplaces. ...more

neurodiversity at work ,Events

July 01, 2025•2 min read

Inclusion in Action: How North Somerset Sports Foundation Is Changing the Game

What happens when we stop expecting young people to fit into rigid systems and instead build environments around how they truly thrive? That’s the driving question behind this Project Sandbox podcast... ...more

Mental Health ,Neurodiversity Autism Personal Development &Sport

June 26, 2025•4 min read

Future Voices: A Summer Podcast Project Giving Young People Space to Be Heard

This summer, Inclusive Change At Work CIC is launching something exciting, and we’re inviting young people across South Gloucestershire to take part. ...more

Personal Development

June 18, 2025•3 min read

Exploring Neurodiversity with Retrofit West

We recently had the pleasure of working with the team at Retrofit West, where Lucy and I delivered our Start the Conversation: Neurodiversity in the workplace webinar. This 90-minute workshop brought ... ...more

Events

May 22, 2025•2 min read