Lucy Smith

Neurodiversity & Inclusive Change Speaker, Facilitator, Compare

Lucy Smith, a keynote speaker on neurodiversity, resilience & inclusive change, helps organisations build inclusive, adaptive cultures that thrive on difference. 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.

Neurodiversity in the workplace

Delivering practical workshops, interactive webinars and tailored team development sessions.

Lucy explores how embracing neurodiversity drives creativity, collaboration and wellbeing at work.

-Understanding the strengths and challenges of neurodivergent colleagues

-Practical adjustments and inclusive communication strategies for teams

-Building a culture where neurodivergent talent can thrive and contribute fully

What do other people say?

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

Ready to bring inclusive change to your next event? Book Lucy now

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The blog

Gizmo the cat thinking about my new blog...

Welcome to my Blog!

My Journey

September 04, 2024•3 min read

Well done on finding my little corner of the internet!

Hello and welcome!

In order to ‘break in’ this blank page - so to speak - I think it’s only right to introduce myself. Plus: why would you want to read what I have to say when you don’t even know who I am?

My name is Owen. No, contrary to what you may be thinking, I’m not actually called ScribbleWhiskers!

I’m an 18 year old girl taking a year out from school (a ‘gap yah,’ if you will) to focus on my art and independence. I live with my family in the South West of England and we are joined by our very bouncy Cockapoo, Rosie, and our incredibly lazy cat Gizmo - who I am only slightly obsessed with!

As you will see by jumping around my webpage and social media, I love creating things. Although I mainly focus on painting and illustration, I also have a passion for card-making, scrap-booking, sewing, photography, film-making, baking, and now blogging I guess! Growing up I have always been a creative person, and have likewise always jumped around between the avenues I used to express myself. For example, on top of drawing as a child, I also took it upon myself to create and run my own YouTube Channel - where I managed to get over 1000 subscribers and make a whopping £80, which may not sound like a lot, but was a huge deal to 10-year-old me!

I’m hoping that over these next few years, I can establish a place to showcase and sell my art, with the hope to spread some light in the world with the things that I craft.

Furthermore, I would love to create a platform on which I can tell my story.

I was diagnosed with autism when I was 11 years old, something that has given me a unique perception of the world. While I have now come to accept it, at first I didn’t understand what it meant to be autistic and met the diagnosis with a level of shame. My autism means that I face challenges and barriers where others may not, and on this blog I plan to write about this. I wish to help those who want to learn what it means to be autistic, whilst also sharing my experience navigating a neurotypical world as someone who is neurodivergent myself.

However, it’s not just neurodivergence that I wish to talk about. I would also love to write about topics regarding mental health, my faith as a Christian, sustainability, travel, digital wellbeing, art (of course!) - and, most importantly, how all of these topics weave together within life!

I understand that while there is so much more I have yet to experience, I would like to think that my ramblings can be of help to someone out there.

What else?

If anything I have said interests you, stick around! Not only can you keep up with me here, but you can also follow me on Instagram where I regularly post my artwork.

@ScribbleWhiskers

If you simply need to read more from me right at this moment, here is the link to my first ‘proper’ blog post talking about my journey with art:

My Story with Art

There is a lot more to come...

But, that is all for now!