MEET THE speaker
Hey, I'm Aisling!
An entrepreneur, award-winning Neurodiversity Trainer, and lived-experience advocate for neuroinclusive workplaces.
I’m also a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD woman, and a mother to a twice-gifted neurodivergent child. These lived experiences deeply shape how I see the world - and how I help people navigate it.
Empowering People. Transforming Workplaces.
On a personal level, I empower neurodivergent individuals to truly understand themselves - not to simply survive, but to thrive. My work helps people recognise their strengths, capabilities, and unique ways of thinking, while also guiding families, leaders, and colleagues to better see, hear, and support neurodivergent people.
On a professional level, I bring together over 15 years of senior corporate experience with specialist training in neurodivergence to design and deliver powerful programs for small, medium, and large organisations. These programs help businesses unlock the brilliance of their neurodivergent workforce by building neuroinclusive workplaces where everyone can perform at their best.
I am deeply committed to psychological safety and wellbeing - at work and at home. Global research consistently shows that when neurodivergent people are supported in inclusive environments, they can be over 30% more productive than their neurotypical peers. My mission is to help organisations understand how neurodivergent minds bring creativity, adaptability, problem-solving, and innovation into everyday life.
Speaking Style
Engaging, practical, and personable.
My talks blend lived experience with evidence-based strategies, delivered with Irish wit and warmth. Audiences feel seen, challenged, and inspired — and they leave with tools they can apply immediately.
What to Expect
When you work with me, expect a tailored and impactful experience.
Every session is designed to equip your people with fresh insights, practical frameworks, and the confidence to build workplaces where inclusion isn’t just talked about - it’s lived.
Why NeuroInclusion Matters - Now More Than Ever
Neurodivergent individuals bring innovation, creativity, and powerful problem-solving skills - often translating into millions of dollars in increased productivity.(Deloitte)
Yet despite this, workplaces and society have historically failed to provide the understanding, support, and inclusion needed for this talent to truly thrive.
Our mission is to change that.
We help businesses, leaders, and individuals recognise, value, and harness neurodivergent talent - because when we create an inclusive world, everyone wins.
The Legal & Commercial Reality for Employers
With findings from Royal Commissions reinforcing that psychological safety at work be a priority, Australian employers now face obligations under State and Federal Authorities to safeguard the mental health of their employees as a core part of their OH&S responsibilities.
This raises a critical question for leaders:
How do you enable a mentally safe workplace- for all employees?
Global research - including a Harvard study - confirms that neurodivergent employees can be over 30% more productive when working in neuroinclusive environments.
Inclusion is not just ethical - it is economic. Deloitte's Disability Inclusion @ Work research shows that if structural barriers to participation for people with disability (neurodiversity) and chronic conditions were removed, Australia could unlock around $84 billion per year in economic and social benefits. Add to this the research from Harvard that tells us that in a neuroinclusive work environment, neurodivergent employees can be 30% more productive then their peers, and this is then a huge strategic and profitable advantage as well as ethical and health and safety.
What was once viewed as a “nice-to-have” has become a strategic advantage - and a powerful driver of organisational performance and profitability.
Where NeuroEmpowerment Solutions Steps In
This is where we bridge the gap.
NeuroEmpowerment Solutions partners with organisations to move beyond compliance and conversation — and into practical, sustainable neuroinclusion. We help you create psychologically safe workplaces that unlock potential, improve performance, and support the wellbeing of every individual.
Because neuroinclusion isn’t just the right thing to do - it’s the smart thing to do.
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Over the last 24 months Aisling has
Delivered over 25 impactful keynotes and corporate training on Leadership, Late-Diagnosis, NeuroEmpowerment, NeuroInclusion and Neurodiversity in the Workplace across Australia, and Ireland.
Created a Profitability Calculator for business to see what being non inclusive is costing them in lost productivity, attrition of staff, old hiring practices and a lack of ability to retain brilliant neurodiverse staff. It also shows how these staff when well taken care of can increase profits by over 30%.
Developed groundbreaking e-learning and corporate training programs to empower neurodivergent professionals to thrive in their careers (as now being implemented by Telstra.)
Ensured our alignment with the Royal Commission into Mental health outcomes, especially no 16, which is "enabling mentally safe workplaces" by harnessing our programs and “in person” and “online” corporate training to solving how Employers and Organisations can ensure a safe workplace for neurodivergent employees and create overall neuroinclusive and empowered workplaces.
Aislings advice for those making a difference:
“ Change starts with awareness, but real impact happens when we take action.
Dare to challenge the status quo, advocate fiercely, and create spaces where everyone can succeed.”
Aisling and the team at NeuroEmpowerment are committed to paving the way for Workplace NeuroInclusion and ensuring millions of neurodivergent individuals feel empowered to reach their full potential
To Discover more about Neurodiversity, NeuroInclusion, NeuroProductivity and for the Empowerment of your Neurodivergent Employees...
Aisling is your Number One Choice
Award Winning Neurodiversity Trainer of the Year 2024- 2025
Stevie Award Finalist for Social Change Maker of the Year.
Global Ambassador for NeuroInclusion and Empowerment
CEO, Creator and Writer of Corporate Training programs for ND in the workplace
Lived Experience Speaker
Disability Advocate and Ambassador
Late Diagnosed Female with Autism and ADHD
Mother of a Neurodivergent Child
Survivor of Domestic Violence
Multiple Award Winner
Amazon Best Selling Author
Which Keynote Best Fits Your Needs?
Keynote 1
Leading the Future:
Harnessing The Power of Your Neurodivergent Talent
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Topic Details:
How embracing neurodivergent employees can drive business success through innovation, increased productivity, and a more inclusive culture.
Keynote 2
The Awakening:
The Rise of Late-Diagnosed Adults with Autism and ADHD
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Topic Details:
The awakening of a generation of adults and the increase of late-diagnosis with autism and ADHD, and the profound impact on their personal and professional lives.
Keynote 3
Revolutionizing Workplaces:
7 Game-Changing Strategies for NeuroInclusion
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Topic Details:
Develop a basic understanding of Neurodiversity in the Workplace and how to foster an Inclusive and Supportive Environment for Neurodivergent Employees where all employees
thrive and feel included.
Keynote 4
The NeuroProductivity Solution:
Unlocking Exceptional Performance and Engagement
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Topic Details:
Say goodbye to mediocre performance and disengagement with The NeuroProductivity Solution - a groundbreaking framework designed to unleash the full potential of your workforce.
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Hear from Aisling's Happy Clients
Isabella Martin
Creative Director
Brilliant. Engaging, helpful, informative, and a safe space, with a lot of tips for things that are useful, but not overwhelming to do.
Alexander Brooks
Operations Coordinator
"It was helpful in hearing the anecdotes and real-life examples especially from Ash who has personal experience. It was quite eye-opening hearing about difficulties around executive functioning which will make me re-consider some of our processes."
Sophia Nguyen
Project Manager
Paul Brockhoff
DEECA, Australian Government Department
The course material was very well-organised and it would greatly benefit DEECA on its journey towards diversity and inclusion. There was a whole lot in the two and a half hours -easily enough for a two or three day course. I was amazed. It may be because I identify as neurodivergent myself (though as yet undiagnosed) that it had such an impact on me and I was able to keep up, but I do urge you, get in touch with Aisling.
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