Matt Gupwell – Neurodiversity Awareness Keynote speaker
Matt, you are incredible. Your enthusiasm, honesty and passion left a lasting effect on all the team. Thank you again.
Below are the brief details of Matt’s available Keynotes.
It’s a term you’ve probably heard but may not quite understand, that’s okay.
Neurodivergent speaker and consultant Matt Gupwell is going to clear everything up.
This isn’t a talk about how the world is stacked against Neurodivergent people. How Neurotypical people don’t understand what it’s like.
It’s a talk based in research, science, experience, and humility.
Delivered with humour, intelligence, compassion, and a desire to help everyone work, live, communicate and thrive together better.
This isn’t the “Them and Us of Neurodiversity” so often heard by other speakers.
It’s the “we the people, of all brain types, abilities and challenges.”
Matt won’t berate you for deliberately not doing things to support him or others, rather he’ll foster a desire in you that will increase Awareness, Education, Acceptance, and Inclusion.
It took 49 years, lots of pain and a whole lot of work to for Matt to realise that not only had he always had ADHD, but he’d also always had an addictive personality.
When Matt hit “Rock Bottom” what was clear was that everything was linked.
In this talk Matt shares how early trauma shaped his addiction and could have exacerbated his ADHD as well.
You’ll learn why undiagnosed Autism put him at risk of the abuse he suffered at the hands of strangers and why Autism meant it took so long for him to tell anyone.
He’ll share why the medical approaches, including medication he received could never have worked in the way intended.
But he’ll also share how having ADHD and Autism has actually helped his recovery and why it can, with the right understanding, help others live free from addiction as well.
This talk is as important for parents of young children as it is for adults.
It’s the most commonly asked question asked at every talk, training session and consultanct Matt delivers,
In this entertaining talk Matt will help you identify what “it” means to your organisation, yourself, your colleages, friends and family.
Using personal experiences from Matt’s own typically ADHD early career where he had and lost mulitple jobs without ever knowing why, he’ll help you understand what makes the workplace such a confusing and often challenging place for Neurodivergent people.
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The team were blown away by your presentation and some were also genuinely quite moved by what they learnt. Thank you so much and I’m really very pleased you were able to shift the dial with the team.
About Matt
Neurodiversity Speaker and consultant
Matt Gupwell is a distinguished keynote speaker and a leading Neurodiversity awareness consultant and mentor. With an expansive and esteemed reputation in the field of Neurodiversity, Matt has collaborated with prominent entities including the UK Government, ASOS, Chubb, The BBC and notable Neurodiversity charities. His expertise is further enriched by his role as a professional mentor to individuals with ADHD and Autism.
In his 18-year career spanning various industries, Matt navigated the professional realm undiagnosed, excelling and struggling equally in diverse roles. Furthermore, with 15 years as a seasoned entertainer, he brings a unique perspective to his consultations, drawing from a rich tapestry of experiences.
A sought-after guest on podcasts, Matt introduces a refreshing angle on awareness, emphasizing abilities and potential over challenges. His articulate communication style and innate ability to simplify intricate concepts have made him an invaluable voice in the Neurodiversity domain.
What sets Matt apart is his authentic approach. Rather than focusing on the challenges posed by a “neurotypical” world, he emphasizes the untapped potential, inherent talents, passion, and abilities that Neurodivergent individuals possess, highlighting the transformative impact of appropriate support. Audiences are captivated by his personal experiences, passion, and insights, leading them towards a deeper understanding and desire to champion Neurodivergent individuals in both professional and personal settings.
