Hayley Brackley

How can workplaces truly be inclusive if they weren’t built for cognitive diversity in the first place?

Best for: HR leaders, DEI professionals, senior leadership teams, workplace culture strategists

This storytelling keynote blends Hayley’s lived experience with expert insights to challenge the idea that inclusion is about ‘fixing’ individuals rather than questioning workplace systems. She seamlessly weaves real-world stories with credible expertise to not only switch on lightbulbs but provide leaders and colleagues with tangible strategies to create workplaces where everyone can work well. Attendees will walk away with practical actions to move from awareness to meaningful change.

Key Takeaways: 

• Why traditional workplace structures don’t serve everyone and what to do about it
• The hidden barriers neurodivergent employees face and how to remove them
• Actionable strategies to foster true neuroinclusion in your workplace

There is no ‘average’ employee. So why are we still designing workplaces as if there is?

Best for: HR & L&D professionals, business leaders, organisational designers, education & training professionals

There is no ‘average’ employee. So why are we still designing workplaces as if there is?

For too long, workplaces and learning environments have been built around the mythical ‘average’ employee. But research shows that designing for the edges rather than the middle creates environments where everyone can thrive. In this keynote, Hayley dismantles outdated ideas about standardisation, explores the impact of bias in workplace design, and shares strategies to drive high performance through true inclusivity.

Key Takeaways:

• Why there is no such thing as an ‘average’ employee or an ‘average’ learner
• How biases shape workplace design and decision-making and what to do about it
• Practical approaches to fostering a culture where diverse talents can thrive

How can workplaces truly be inclusive if people don’t feel safe to be themselves?

Best for: Leaders & managers at all levels, team leads, HR professionals, workplace culture champions

People do their best work when they feel safe to contribute, challenge ideas, and be themselves. Yet too many workplaces foster cultures of fear, masking, and burnout. This keynote dives into the role of psychological safety in high-performing teams, with a specific focus on the power of everyday conversations. Hayley explores what true inclusion looks like, not just in policies but in daily interactions.

Key Takeaways:

• How psychological safety underpins engagement, innovation, and wellbeing
• The invisible barriers that stop people from speaking up and showing up
• How to embed inclusive communication and culture-building into everyday leadership

How can leaders truly inspire if they are only following the rulebook?

Best for: Senior leaders, executives, business owners, emerging leaders, leadership development professionals

Leadership isn’t about ticking boxes or following a set playbook. It’s about reading your teams, not just the rules. In this talk, Hayley explores what leadership looks like when it’s built around people, not just processes. She challenges outdated transactional models and offers a roadmap for leaders looking to create truly transformative, human-first workplaces.

Key Takeaways:

• The shift from transactional leadership to transformative leadership
• How to lead teams through change with trust, adaptability, and inclusivity
• The skills modern leaders need to thrive in an unpredictable world