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

Creating Inclusive Teams in Grassroots Sports: A Guide to Supporting Neurodivergent Children

A guide for grassroots sports teams on creating an inclusive environment for neurodivergent players, with practical tips on sensory adjustments, communication, and teamwork to help every child thrive ... ...more

Work ,Autism adhd Resources Personal Development &Sport

November 10, 2024•7 min read

A Day and a Half in Bath || Learning to Travel Alone with Autism

I dream of travelling the world, but I struggle to leave the house alone because of autism and anxiety. Sensory issues, strict routines and a sense of panic make it harder than average. But I won’t le... ...more

Mental Health ,Neurodiversity &Travel

November 06, 2024•15 min read

ADHD and Me

Becca shares her lived experience of ADHD, and her insights into how employers can support their employees. ...more

Work ,adhd Resources Personal Development &Access to Work

October 21, 2024•5 min read

Misconceptions surrounding Selective Mutism

Other than being ‘spooky month,’ October is also selective/situational mutism awareness month! As someone with selective mutism, I would like to use this time to share my own story, so that I might be... ...more

Mental Health ,Neurodiversity

October 18, 2024•12 min read

Hyperfixations and Special Interests || What are they, and how do I manage them?

Hyperixations and Special Interests. These are words that you may have heard before in relation to neurodivergence - but what are they and how do they impacts us? ...more

Neurodiversity

September 20, 2024•10 min read

My Story with Art

Growing up I have always been a creative person. As I got older, I used art as an outlet when my mental health was low. And when I began to recover, my relationship towards art changed forever. ...more

Mental Health ,Art

September 04, 2024•8 min read