ADHD Awareness Month Keynote Speakers

Looking for ADHD Awareness Month keynote speakers to bring insight, humour and lived experience to your event this October? From comedians to coaches to a former Olympian, this roundup gathers some of the most engaging neurodiversity speakers on the PepTalk roster, each bringing a different lens on ADHD in life, leadership and work.

ADHD Awareness Month At A Glance

• Who: ADHD Awareness Month is recognised by mental health organisations, advocacy groups, educators, and medical professionals globally. It's particularly promoted by groups like CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) in the US and ADHD Europe.
• What: It's a month-long campaign to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and improve understanding of ADD and ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) across all ages. The focus includes education, advocacy, and celebrating neurodivergent strengths.
• When: Every October. The campaign runs for the full month, alongside other dates on our October awareness calendar.
• Where: Internationally. It's marked in the US, UK, EU, and many other countries through school initiatives, workplace programmes, public talks, and online campaigns.
• How: Through webinars, expert talks, social media campaigns, awareness events, educational resources, and stories from people with lived experience. Organisations and employers often host speakers or panel events to educate teams and support inclusion — see our full calendar of health awareness days for more ways to mark the year.

The Best ADHD Awareness Month Keynote Speakers

Shaparak Khorsandi

Shaparak Khorsandi is a comedian, writer, and speaker who brings warmth and wit to the topic of ADHD. Since being diagnosed later in life, she's spoken candidly about the challenges and humour that come with a neurodivergent brain. Her keynotes blend entertainment and education, helping audiences rethink stigma and celebrate difference.

PepTalk Fact: Shaparak's memoir Scatter Brain charts her ADHD diagnosis with her trademark wit 📚

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Sarah Tancell

Sarah Tancell is an HR director and neurodiversity consultant who helps organisations build more inclusive, high-performing teams. With experience in corporate change and a personal understanding of ADHD, she's skilled at helping companies translate awareness into action. Her sessions are practical, honest, and people-first.

PepTalk Fact: Sarah has trained over 10,000 managers on inclusive leadership 🧩

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Angela Bentley

Angela Bentley is a transformational coach, Wim Hof Method instructor, and advocate for well-being and neurodiversity. She draws on her own ADHD diagnosis and leadership experience to help people tap into focus, resilience, and self-awareness. Her sessions are energising, unconventional, and always memorable.

PepTalk Fact: Angela has helped over 2,000 people breathe their way to better focus ❄️

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Tania Gerard

Tania Gerard is a TEDx speaker, marketing consultant, and ADHD UK ambassador. She brings a refreshing, unapologetic voice to the conversation around neurodiversity in business. Tania's sessions cover productivity, self-advocacy, and how to communicate effectively in fast-paced environments.

PepTalk Fact: Tania once delivered a talk entirely from memory, with no notes, on stage in front of 500 🎯

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Dr Chris Arnold

Dr Chris Arnold is a neurodiversity advocate, creative agency founder, and author of Flip: Unthink Everything You Know. With a background in advertising and psychology, he speaks on the value of different thinkers in business and why ADHD brings genuine creative strengths. Dr Chris is bold, passionate, and full of big ideas.

PepTalk Fact: Chris ran one of the UK's first ethical marketing agencies 💡

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Toni Horn

Toni Horn is a wellbeing consultant and educator who speaks with insight and compassion about ADHD in the workplace. With a background in both mental health and employee development, she helps teams understand how to support and retain neurodivergent talent. Toni's sessions are practical, empowering, and ideal for leadership or HR audiences.

PepTalk Fact: Toni helped redesign wellbeing strategies for over 100 UK-based organisations 🧘

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Leanne Maskell

Leanne Maskell is a bestselling author, ADHD coach, and founder of ADHD Works. With a legal background and lived experience of ADHD, she's a strong advocate for systemic change and workplace inclusion. Leanne's keynotes and workshops are packed with strategies and tools to support both individuals and organisations.

PepTalk Fact: Leanne has campaigned in Westminster for better ADHD assessment and support access in the UK ⚖️

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Theo Smith

Theo Smith is a talent acquisition expert, podcast host, and author of Neurodiversity at Work. With a vibrant delivery style, Theo helps businesses shift from compliance to celebration when it comes to neurodiversity. He's one of the UK's leading voices on inclusive hiring and workplace transformation.

PepTalk Fact: Theo's podcast Neurodiversity – Eliminating Kryptonite has listeners in over 50 countries 🎙️

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Jamie Laing

Jamie Laing is an entrepreneur, TV personality, and mental health advocate. Since going public with his ADHD diagnosis, Jamie has used his platform to challenge misconceptions about what success can look like with neurodivergence. His talks are lively, personal, and particularly engaging for younger or creative audiences.

PepTalk Fact: Jamie built Candy Kittens into a multi-million-pound sweets brand 🍬

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Tristan Lavender

Tristan Lavender is a neurodiversity speaker and workplace strategist who founded a thriving employee resource group for neurodivergent employees in a global tech company. He's known for making complex topics accessible, especially when it comes to leadership and culture change. Tristan's sessions are thoughtful, engaging, and full of practical guidance.

PepTalk Fact: Tristan launched his company's first global neurodiversity initiative from scratch 🌍

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Caragh McMurtry

Caragh McMurtry is a former Olympic rower and co-founder of Neurodiverse Sport. Diagnosed with autism and ADHD, she brings a unique perspective on how neurodivergence shows up in elite performance environments. Her talks are bold, inspiring, and perfect for teams exploring inclusion, mindset, and mental health in sport or business.

PepTalk Fact: Caragh represented Team GB in rowing at the Tokyo Olympics 🚣

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Phoebe Green

Phoebe Green is a passionate advocate for workplace wellbeing and neurodiversity. With experience leading employee initiatives in fast-growth companies, she speaks on how to create cultures that work for everyone. Phoebe's talks are candid, warm, and especially valuable for people managers and wellbeing leads.

PepTalk Fact: Phoebe has co-hosted more than 50 company-wide wellbeing sessions 🌱

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Ettie Bailey-King

Ettie Bailey-King is an inclusive communications expert with lived experience of ADHD. She helps teams make their language more accessible, empowering, and neurodiversity-friendly. Her sessions are practical, high-energy, and full of real-world examples that audiences can apply immediately.

PepTalk Fact: Ettie has trained staff at the BBC, NHS, and multiple universities ✍️

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Ria Lina

Ria Lina is a scientist-turned-comedian whose routines and keynote talks blend humour, research, and lived experience. As someone with ADHD and a PhD in virology, she's uniquely positioned to speak on brains, bias, and breaking norms. Ria is razor-sharp, high-energy, and impossible to forget.

PepTalk Fact: Ria has appeared on Mock the Week, Have I Got News For You, and Live at the Apollo 🎭

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💡 Would you like to mark ADHD Awareness Month with an expert neurodiversity keynote speaker? Let us know, and we'll find the perfect PepTalk expert for your organisation. Email us at hello@getapeptalk.com or send us a message via the chat. You can also call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US). Remember, it's always a good time to get a PepTalk!