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Kelly Grainger is a passionate speaker, advocate, and consultant specialising in neurodiversity and mental health. As someone who personally navigates the challenges of being autistic and having ADHD, Kelly has an intimate understanding of the experiences faced by neurodivergent individuals. He uses his platform to promote inclusion, particularly in the workplace, and is a highly sought-after speaker, sharing his expertise on creating environments where neurodiversity is celebrated and supported.
Early in his career, Kelly had a successful 23-year journey with major corporations like PepsiCo and Merlin Entertainments. Despite excelling in his professional life, he faced challenges that went unrecognised due to his undiagnosed neurodivergence. At the age of 44, Kelly was diagnosed with autism, and at 45, he received an ADHD diagnosis. These revelations were pivotal in understanding the struggles he had encountered throughout his career. This led him to co-found Perfectly Autistic, a consultancy that offers training and resources for businesses to better support neurodiverse employees and embrace a culture of inclusion.
In recent years, Kelly has made significant strides in the field of neurodiversity advocacy. He has spoken at prestigious platforms, including the United Nations Global Compact Network UK and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, discussing the importance of inclusive workplaces for neurodivergent individuals. His work has extended beyond speaking engagements, with Perfectly Autistic growing into a well-respected consultancy that works with organisations to foster more inclusive work environments. Kelly’s personal journey and professional achievements have made him a leading voice in promoting understanding and empathy for neurodivergent individuals in the corporate world.
Kelly is often hired for his ability to deliver impactful presentations that not only educate but also inspire change. His personal experience with autism and ADHD, combined with his extensive business background, makes him uniquely qualified to speak on neurodiversity in the workplace. Employers and organisations seek Kelly’s insights to ensure they create spaces that accommodate all individuals, making him a key figure in advocating for neurodiversity and mental health awareness.
“I just wanted to again pass on our sincere thanks for Kelly’s talk today. We’ve had some really great feedback from colleagues saying how insightful it was and has triggered some internal conversations around how we benchmark career progression and give more management training to support everyone – which is exactly what we were hoping for!”
“Kelly delivered a really fantastic session yesterday! His talk was super engaging, clear and really insightful. We’ve had lots of great feedback come through already and the Teams chat was alive with discussion so it was fantastic to see that so many people found the conversation insightful and thought-provoking. The session was exactly what we were looking to achieve in terms of helping people to think openly about how we shift our customer experiences to make them more accessible and inclusive. So really big thank you to Kelly!”
“Nothing but positive feedback from the event. Kelly was absolutely brilliant, he was so engaging and there were many takeaways from the talk. We received so many questions in the Q&A part of the event, which just shows the huge interest in our colleagues wanting to find out more about Neurodiversity.”
“Kelly’s talk went down really well, with a few people commenting off the back of our posts with recommendations to watch and the benefit they got from it. We have personally been driving a personal story piece within our firm to help raise awareness on topics first hand from colleagues which have more impact, so hearing Kelly’s experiences also tied into that and really helped convey more the message of simple things we can be doing and understanding we need in this area.”
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