Lucy Hobbs: Speaker on Neurodiversity & Inclusion
Founder of The Future is ND | Award-winning Creative | ADHD & Autism Advocate
Building on her own journey as a creative leader with ADHD and autism, Lucy Hobbs now speaks and consults with organisations that want to become more inclusive, neurodivergent-friendly, and creatively engaged.
She founded The Future is ND in 2018 to challenge stigma, raise awareness, and empower neurodivergent talent. Today, she works with companies worldwide to create environments where difference is celebrated and innovation can thrive.
With over 30 years in the advertising industry, Lucy brings a rare blend of creative expertise and lived experience. Her keynotes and workshops inspire audiences to rethink outdated narratives and embrace new ways of thinking, working, and leading.
Lucy is a regular speaker at corporate events, leadership summits, and employee engagement programmes. Known for her honesty, creativity, and practical insights, she leaves a lasting impact on teams and leaders alike.
Clients include: AXA Healthcare, Universal Music, Giphy US, Havas, Publicis, Ogilvy, National Grid, Coca-Cola, Sky, Pension Bee, and more.
Keynotes & Workshops
Lucy speaks on a wide range of themes around neurodiversity, inclusion, and creative wellbeing. Sessions are tailored for audiences across creative, tech, and corporate sectors — from leadership teams and HR professionals to employee networks and industry events.
From keynote talks to hands-on workshops, these are Lucy’s most requested sessions — all adaptable to your audience and event.
Reimagining Normal
What does it mean to be “normal”? In this keynote, Lucy challenges outdated ideas shaped by ableism and societal pressures. She reframes neurodivergence as an essential part of human diversity — sparking new ways to think about inclusion, creativity, and leadership.
ND Futures: Why We Must Embrace Neurodiversity in Creative & Tech
Drawing on three decades in advertising and digital — and the lived experiences of neurodivergent professionals — Lucy explores how to better support the talent shaping the future of creative and tech. Audiences leave with practical ways to build workplaces where difference is celebrated and innovation thrives.
Panel Discussion Curation
Curation and facilitation of internal panel discussions that spotlight the lived experiences of neurodivergent team members. These sessions open up honest conversations, reduce stigma, and build empathy across organisations.
They’re a powerful way to launch an ERG (Employee Resource Group) or bring new energy to a DEI programme. If you’d like to run a panel but don’t yet have internal speakers, we can arrange external neurodivergent speakers for an additional fee.
Neurodiversity Works (Workshop)
A hands-on 3–4 hour workshop designed to help teams embrace cognitive diversity, reduce friction, and unlock innovation.
Instead of focusing only on individual adjustments, this session supports the whole team — improving communication, strengthening collaboration, and enhancing productivity by aligning around shared values and complementary strengths.
Watch Lucy's Showreel
Lucy Hobbs can deliver a range of talks that combine her professional expertise, lived experience, and advocacy work. Watch Lucy’s showreel below to find out more about the kind of speaker Lucy is.
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