Consultancy
Creating neuroinclusive workplaces through lived experience, honest conversations, and practical change.
The Future is ND helps organisations rethink neurodiversity through lived experience, active research, and deep insight into the creative and tech industries.
We champion the idea that supporting neurodivergent people isn’t about fixing individuals — it’s about reimagining what “normal” means and redesigning environments so everyone can thrive.
Our talks and workshops spark curiosity, shift culture, and give teams practical, human ways to make inclusion part of everyday work.
What we offer
Our consultancy services offer a variety of training, talks, workshops and internal events depending on your needs. Click each title bar below for more details on our most requested services.
ND Futures - WHY WE MUST EMBRACE NEURODIVERSITY AT WORK
Overview
ND Futures explores how embracing neurodivergence drives creativity, innovation, and equity in the modern workplace.
This session reframes neurodiversity as a collective strength — shifting the conversation from compliance to culture change.
What we cover
• The roots of the neurodiversity movement
• Understanding the neurodiversity paradigm
• Key terms and definitions
• How neurodivergence fuels creativity and innovation
• Practical steps to support neurodivergent talent
• Common workplace barriers — and how to remove them
Formats
• 30-minute Lunch & Learn: A fast-paced introduction to key concepts, history, and practical workplace tips (20-minute talk + 10-minute Q&A).
• 60-minute extended session: Includes additional lived-experience video stories from neurodivergent professionals.
• Optional add-ons: Facilitated discussion or practical workshop to move from awareness into action.
REIMAGINING NORMAL - A THOUGHT-PROVOKING KEYNOTE
Overview
A powerful 10-minute keynote exploring how society defines “normal” — and why inclusion starts with rethinking the systems that shape it.
Lucy Hobbs invites organisations to see neurodivergence as part of human diversity, not a deviation from it.
What we cover
🔹 How workplaces construct the idea of “normal”.
🔹 The role of capitalism and ableism in shaping expectations.
🔹 Why inclusion means redesigning systems, not individuals.
🔹 How authenticity becomes a strength when culture allows it.
Perfect for
• Company-wide inclusion events
• Leadership and culture sessions
• DEI programmes seeking depth, not just awareness
Neurodiversity Works - a practical workshop for inclusive teams
Overview
A hands-on, interactive workshop helping teams understand how different brains think, process, and work — and how those differences can fuel creativity and collaboration.
Participants explore their own cognitive styles, sensory needs, and communication preferences.
Workshop outcomes
• Understand how different neurotypes experience work
• Recognise strengths and friction points within teams
• Develop inclusive communication and collaboration strategies
• Identify adjustments that improve focus, creativity, and wellbeing for all
Format
• In-person: 4-hour workshop
• Online: 4-week series (1 hour per week)
• Includes group activities, reflective exercises, and practical takeaways
• Facilitated by an experienced neurodiversity and inclusion practitioner
Inclusive Design for Brands - TALK, WORKSHOP OR CONSULTANCY SESSION
Overview
Design with every brain in mind.
This session explores how brands can communicate and design more inclusively — ensuring you don’t leave 20% of your audience behind.
Grounded in lived experience and accessible design principles, it helps creative and tech teams embed neuro-inclusion into their work from the start.
What we cover
• Neuro-inclusive design principles
• How audiences absorb, process, and navigate content differently
• Accessibility as a foundation for creativity
• Universal Design: what it means in practice
Formats
• Talk (60 minutes including Q&A): A thought-provoking introduction with real examples and practical insights.
• Workshop / Consultancy (90–120 minutes): A deeper exploration of your brand’s comms, design, or marketing challenges.
• Combined option: Talk + workshop for a full awareness-to-action journey.
Contact
Email lucy@thefutureisnd.com for pricing and availability.
All sessions can be tailored to your team.
Panel Discussion Curation - REAL STORIES, REAL CHANGE
Overview
We curate and facilitate panel discussions that amplify lived experience, reduce stigma, and open honest conversations about neurodiversity at work.
These sessions bring authenticity, connection, and real momentum to your inclusion efforts.
Perfect for
• Launching a Neurodiversity ERG — or bringing new energy to an existing one
• Creating space for lived experience within your organisation
• Building empathy and understanding through real, human stories
How it works
Our panels can feature:
• Speakers from within your organisation — with full support to help them feel confident and safe
• External neurodivergent panellists — if you don’t yet have internal voices ready to share
What’s included
• Planning call to shape themes and format
• Pre-panel preparation and support for each panellist
• Facilitated 1-hour session (40–45 minutes of discussion + Q&A)
• Optional follow-up: written summary or reflective group session
Contact
lucy@thefutureisnd.com for availability and bespoke options.
ND USP - Find your next thing
Feeling stuck? Bored of your work? Lost your sense of purpose?
This reflective session helps you reconnect with what truly matters to you — what energises, motivates, and inspires you — so you can rediscover your direction and find your next thing.
Whether you’re recently diagnosed, returning to work after burnout or depression, or simply looking for a fresh sense of meaning, ND USP helps you explore your values, strengths, and purpose through a neurodivergent lens.
Inspired by Ikigai and grounded in neurodivergent insight, this session uses guided exercises to help you define what you love, what you’re great at, and how to align that with work that feels authentic — without sacrificing your wellbeing goals—unlocking your team’s full potential.
Workshop outcomes
- Identify your core values and strengths
- Reconnect with purpose and motivation
- Define your personal or professional “why”
- Shape the next chapter in your neurodiverse career
Format
- 90-minute facilitated workshop (in person or online)
- Includes 3 interactive exercises and reflection prompts
- Optional follow-up coaching session or group reflection
Contact
lucy@thefutureisnd.com for dates, pricing, and bespoke options.
Curious about building a neuro-inclusive culture where everyone thrives? Let’s talk—book a call with Lucy.
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