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Amit Singh Kalley is the founder of For Working Parents, an organisation dedicated to helping workplaces become more inclusive and supportive of the parents and carers within their teams.
As a former Deputy Headteacher, Amit Kalley draws on more than a decade of experience in education alongside his training as an ICF-accredited coach to help organisations build cultures that are more empathetic, human and prepared for the realities facing modern families.
Growing up as a turban-wearing Sikh man in East London, Amit learned to navigate the complexities of identity, belonging and expectation from an early age. These experiences deeply shaped his belief that compassion, connection and openness are essential in both workplaces and homes.
He often speaks about the importance of creating cultures where vulnerability is not seen as a weakness, but as a foundation for trust and stronger leadership.
Amit’s work also focuses on the challenges families face in the digital world. He helps parents decode online language, manage screentime, understand social media dangers and build stronger relationships with their children through communication rather than control. His digital parenting content has reached millions, and his Periodic Table of Emojis went viral globally, with schools, organisations and media outlets using it to support parents and young people.
Alongside his professional insights, Amit shares his personal story with honesty and warmth. He lost his mother to ovarian cancer, became a father to a daughter born with three holes in her heart, and was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. These experiences shape his empathetic approach and his commitment to helping others feel seen, supported and understood.
Amit now works with global organisations, schools and government communities. Known for his relatable delivery and practical guidance, he brings humanity, cultural insight and clarity to complex conversations.
Amit Singh Kalley uses the power of storytelling to explore how personal experiences shape identity, leadership, and workplace culture. Drawing on his own journey, including the loss of his mother to ovarian cancer, becoming a parent to a daughter born with three holes in her heart, receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood, and growing up feeling visibly different, Amit illustrates how stories influence understanding and connection. He demonstrates why storytelling is a critical leadership skill, enabling organisations to foster empathy, compassion, and inclusion. This keynote challenges leaders to recognise that everyone brings a story to work, and that when those stories are acknowledged, cultures become more human, resilient, and inclusive.
Amit shares his personal journey as a turban-wearing Sikh man growing up in East London while navigating moments of grief, cultural expectation, and feeling foreign in his own country. He candidly discusses losing his mother to ovarian cancer, becoming a father to a daughter with three holes in her heart, and receiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult. Through his storytelling, Amit highlights how vulnerability can foster strength and the importance of compassion and inclusion in transforming cultures. Attendees will learn to think differently about identity, difference, and the power of truly seeing one another.
In this deeply relatable session, Amit Singh Kalley reflects on his journey from Deputy Headteacher working with young people with ADHD to recognising similar traits in himself. He discusses the stigma surrounding neurodiversity in the South Asian community and his late diagnosis in 2024. Amit emphasises the importance of breaking cultural silence on mental health and embracing differences. Attendees will gain insights into the lived experiences of neurodiversity, fostering openness, acceptance, and the courage to seek help.
Amit Singh Kalley challenges traditional masculinity through his experiences as a Sikh man influenced by grief, fatherhood, cultural identity, and a late ADHD diagnosis. His talk examines the societal pressures on boys and men to conform to ideals of strength and silence, highlighting the impact on mental health and relationships. Through powerful storytelling, Amit advocates for vulnerability, empathy, and emotional honesty as strengths. Attendees will learn to redefine healthy masculinity and support men and boys in expressing themselves authentically.
Amit Singh Kalley delivers a practical session aimed at parents, teachers, and organisations, shedding light on the online challenges young people face today. He addresses issues like social media, gaming, and unhealthy screen habits, using relatable stories and insights from his viral Periodic Table of Emojis. Attendees will gain essential tools to decode online language, identify warning signs, and foster trust-based communication, empowering them to support children navigating the complexities of the digital world with confidence and empathy.
The session was really brilliant, thank you. Amit presented a very powerful story and brought it back to empathy, to great effect. We want outside speakers who do something that we often can’t, and he certainly did that.
The session was incredibly informative, and Amit’s depth of knowledge really came through. His practical examples on how to support parents in conversations with their children were especially powerful. Such an important and timely eye-opener.
