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Aisling Smith .

Award-Winning Neurodiversity Trainer, Speaker and Advocate

Aisling Smith is an award-winning neurodiversity trainer, international speaker, and best-selling author. A late-diagnosed autistic woman with ADHD, she combines personal experience with over a decade of professional expertise to empower individuals and transform workplaces. Recognised globally for her innovative neuro-inclusion strategies, Aisling collaborates with organisations to foster thriving, diverse environments.

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The story

Biography

Aisling Smith is a globally recognised Neurodiversity Trainer of the Year, 40 Under 40 Business Elite Award Honouree and Silver Stevie Award winner for Social Change in Disability. A late-diagnosed autistic woman with ADHD, Aisling leverages her lived experience and over a decade of professional expertise to empower neurodivergent individuals and transform workplaces worldwide.

As an international speaker, best-selling author, and highly sought-after consultant, Aisling has inspired thousands with her innovative approach to neuro-inclusion. She partners with global organisations to implement sustainable neuro-inclusive strategies, rewrite policies, and create thriving, diverse workplaces. Her 7-pillar diversity and inclusion training program has become a benchmark for organisations aiming to foster inclusive environments and unlock the full potential of their teams.

Aisling’s expertise is deeply rooted in her personal journey. As the mother of a neurodivergent child, she is driven to normalise and celebrate neurodiversity in all aspects of life. Her work transcends professional boundaries, as she also founded The New to Neurodiversity Club, a transformative community for late-diagnosed professional women with autism and ADHD. This platform offers tailored resources, coaching, and empowerment to help women embrace their strengths and create fulfilling lives.

With a background spanning 15+ years in psychology, event production, advertising, and business, Aisling combines her professional and entrepreneurial experience with ground-breaking psychological and neuroscience techniques. She is known for delivering engaging, actionable presentations that challenge traditional thinking and empower audiences to create workplaces where neurodivergent employees excel.

Aisling’s accolades include:

Neurodiversity Trainer of the Year 2024
40 under 40 Business Elite 2024
Silver Stevie Award for Social Change in Disability 2024
MBN Awards: New Business of the Year 2022
IACC: Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist 2022
Most Empowering Corporate Trainer 2023

Aisling’s dedication to breaking biases around neurodiversity and promoting workplace inclusion has positioned her as a trailblazer in her field.

Her mission is clear: to impact over a million lives by making neurodiversity a celebrated and normalised aspect of human diversity worldwide. Aisling Smith is the speaker and trainer your organisation needs to foster understanding, enhance collaboration, and drive innovation through neuro-inclusion.

Aisling’s Speaker Style

Aisling’s speaking style is engaging, authentic, and impactful. She connects deeply with her audience through personal stories and practical insights, fostering a supportive environment for discussion. While entertaining audiences with her fast-paced Wit and Charm, Aisling emphasises actionable strategies that resonate with diverse audiences, ensuring everyone leaves with valuable takeaways.

What to Expect When Hiring Aisling as a Speaker

When you book Aisling, you can expect a transformative experience. Her sessions are tailored to meet the unique needs of your audience, focusing on neurodiversity, empowerment, and inclusion. Participants will gain practical tools, fresh perspectives, and inspiration to foster a more inclusive workplace. Aisling’s passion and expertise ensure a memorable and impactful event.

For more information or to book Aisling, contact Front Row Speakers on +353 1 485 3991 or email welcome@frontrowspeakers.com

The conversation

Speaking topics

Leading the Future – Harnessing the Power of Your Neurodivergent Talent: In today’s fast-moving business world, companies need innovation and adaptability to stay competitive. Neurodivergent employees—those who think and innovate differently—are key to unlocking untapped potential. With 20% of the population being neurodivergent, creating a neuro-inclusive workplace gives companies a competitive edge. Aisling will show leaders how to foster a neuro-inclusive culture where employees feel safe, unmask, and contribute fully. Backed by real-world examples, this keynote offers actionable strategies to boost innovation, retention, and workplace harmony.

The Awakening – The Rise in Late-Diagnosed Adults with Autism and ADHD: In this eye-opening keynote, Aisling uncovers the growing trend of men and women being diagnosed with autism and ADHD later in life. Through personal stories—including her own—and real-world examples, Aisling highlights the unique challenges women face in identifying their neurodivergence. This talk explores societal, medical, and cultural factors that contribute to these late diagnoses and discusses the transformative impact early recognition and proper support can have on women’s lives. Attendees will walk away with a deeper understanding of why so many people experience years of anxiety, depression, and overwhelm before finally receiving a correct diagnosis—often triggered by their child’s diagnosis. Aisling empowers the audience to realise their true potential, how to recognise their strengths and use them to overcome their challenges and propel them to the heights of success they’ve always desired.

Revolutionising Workplaces – 7 Game-Changing Strategies for Neuro-Inclusion: In this transformative keynote, Aisling Smith equips organizations with a bold and comprehensive guide to neuro-inclusion. Drawing on her extensive experience in neurodiversity advocacy and corporate consultancy in Neurodiversity, Aisling presents actionable strategies that can reshape workplace culture and drive organizational success. Attendees will explore essential elements for creating a truly inclusive environment, from recruitment to onboarding to performance management and ongoing support.

The Neuro Productivity Solution: Unlocking Exceptional Performance and Engagement: This keynote introduces 8 science-backed pillars to transform average performance into exceptional results. It focuses on creating sustainable productivity by leveraging circadian rhythms, flow states, clear communication, stress management, sensory optimization, and more. Attendees will gain actionable insights to foster a thriving, neuro-inclusive workplace, where employees feel supported to perform at their best.

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