Charlie Hart, also known as 'Ausome Charlie', is a distinguished professional speaker specialising in neurodiversity inclusion. Combining over two decades of HR expertise with lived experience as a neurodivergent individual, Charlie's biggest achievement lies in transforming workplace cultures to embrace and support all minds.
Charlie's journey began with a robust educational foundation and a passion for human resources. She holds a CIPD qualification, which has been instrumental in her career. Starting as an HR Administrator at Barclays UK and progressing through various pivotal HR roles, including HR Analyst at Together for Mental Health and Associate Consultant at Belonging@Work, Charlie amassed invaluable insights into HR systems, employment legislation, and employee resource groups. These experiences have shaped her understanding of diversity and inclusion, paving the way for her current role.
In her professional career, Charlie has earned recognition and accolades, becoming a Professional Member of the Professional Speaking Association (MPSA) in 2024. This status affirms her as a knowledgeable, engaging, and entertaining speaker. Charlie's contributions to mental health awareness through the Speakers Collective, where she candidly discusses her experiences with anxiety, depression, and Complex PTSD, have further solidified her reputation as a leading voice in the field.
Hire Charlie Hart for her unique perspective, combining professional HR expertise with personal experiences of neurodiversity. Her talks on neurodiversity inclusion, autism, ADHD, and mental health are not just informative but transformative, offering practical strategies for creating inclusive workplaces. Charlie's authenticity, coupled with her ability to address challenging topics with humour and hope, ensures that her audience leaves inspired and equipped to foster environments where all individuals can thrive. Whether through keynote speeches, webinars, or workshops, Charlie’s insights are invaluable for organisations committed to justice, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
How to hire Charlie Hart
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Charlie Hart for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Charlie Hart's official speaking topics include:
- What is Neurodiversity? The Concept, the Paradigm, the Movement, Neurodivergence
- My lived experience of Autism and/or ADHD (AuDHD)
- The ‘double rainbow’ intersection: Autistic and LGBTQIA+
- Bisexuality (LGBTQ+)
- The mental health and wellbeing benefits of running
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"The event went very well and received lots of positive feedback including:
'Interesting and inspirational speaker. Great to hear her personal story and tips about allyship.'
'Very relatable.'
'Answered all sorts of questions and gave plenty of helpful advice.'
'Pure honesty about living with autism/ADHD.'
'Really honest – like sitting with a friend and having a heart-to-heart.'
Charlie was a truly inspiring speaker who was a pleasure to work with. " - Catherine, People Potential Support Officer, Chair of the HMCTS Pride Network
"All I can say is “wow”. Charlie delivered the session with immense bravery and shared her backstory with people that she’s never met. She was informative, sharp-witted and frank. And the feedback I’ve had is “she’s ace/amazing” and I couldn’t agree more. A truly informative session where ‘lived experience’ makes a difference." - Claire, Operations Manager, Cruse Beareavement Support
"Charlie delivered an excellent and interactive presentation to staff on supporting neurodiverse colleagues in the workplace. It was informative, honest and compelling due to her own lived experiences and helped us to embed a culture of inclusion in our group of schools. Would highly recommend." - Michelle, Director of People, Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust
"Charlie is inspirational speaker on intersectionality. Her webinar on the double rainbow truly was the most honest and engaging talk, which truly led to much needed open conversations." - Jenny, Project Manager, Heathrow Airport
"Charlie was great! The team really enjoyed the session." - Horizon
- 2024 - Professional Member of the Professional Speaking Association (MPSA)
- 2023 - Associate Consultant, Belonging@Work
- 2023 - Mental Health Speaker, Speakers Collective
- 2022 - HR Analyst, Together for Mental Wellbeing
- 2018 - Director, Ausome Charlie Ltd
- 2005 - HR Analyst, Solicitors Regulation Authority
- 2002 - HR Systems Analyst, Entec UK Limited
