Wired Differently 5th Anniversary
Guest Speakers

Meet the speakers shaping the conversation at Wired Differently - discover who’s joining us and what they’ll be sharing.

13:00

Sara-Louise Ackrill

Sara-Louise is a therapist as well as Director of Start Differently, Founding CEO of Wired Differently and co-author of a non-fiction book about neurodivergent women and their relationships.

13:15

Joanne Wharmby

Joanne will be sharing practical, body-positive tips on:

  • How to keep your body running smoothly in the background

  • Why grounding matters more than you think

  • The surprising power of squatting

  • The science-backed benefits of smiling—for you, not for masking

    This is your chance to hear from someone who blends deep anatomical knowledge with a neurodivergent-affirming approach to wellbeing.

13:30

Gary Campbell

Gary’s talk, “Brainspotting & Returning to Authentic Self: Practical Tools for ND Professionals,” will explore:

  • Why ND people often struggle more than they realise

  • How chronic masking and trauma disconnect us from our instincts

  • Reframing ND traits as powerful adaptive strategies

  • Practical grounding tools like thumb holding, sensory breathing, and finding your ‘resource spot’

  • How Brainspotting can help reconnect you with your inner child and build genuine self-esteem

    This talk is for anyone curious about healing, authenticity, and building resilience in professional life.

13:45

Elliott Lingard

Elliott will be introducing: Work Untangled – a course designed for neurodivergent individuals.

  • A supportive course for ND individuals new to work or returning after time away

  • Runs twice weekly (Tues & Thurs afternoons) in 6-week blocks

  • Includes confidence-building, CV creation, interview prep, and next-step planning

  • Free via Start Differently (<£30k household income) or £150 via Wired Differently (>£30k)

15:00

Lauren Dawson

Lauren’s talk will help you:

  • Tap into your curiosity and find your inner scientist

  • Notice your sensory soothers and challenges

  • Create a sensory diary that actually works for you

  • Discover fun, easy ways to track your sensory needs

  • Build personalised strategies that support your everyday life

Whether you’re new to sensory profiling or ready to refine your toolkit, Lauren’s session will be packed with insight, warmth, and practical takeaways.

15:15

Anthony Gribben-Lisle

Anthony will discuss with us:

  • Harnessing your overthinking to manage risks

  • How do we reduce unhelpful overthinking whilst keeping a keen eye on business risks?

  • Does your overthinking just create noise, or help keep you safe in self employment or provide the insights your team or boardroom need?

15:30

Leighanne Stephens

Leighanne will unpack:

  • All-or-nothing thinking in fitness

  • What consistency really looks like

  • How to build flexible Plan A/B/C strategies

  • Why experimenting beats perfection

  • And how momentum—not habits—drives lasting change

    Her neurodivergent-affirming approach is making health accessible for more people than ever.

15:45

Kazi Quinton

Kazi Quinton is a professional copywriter and Amazon No.1 bestselling author. Winner of the Writing Challenge Professional Writers' Alliance 2024-2025, she has worked with clients ranging from ambitious tech startups to a 9-figure supplement company. Her portfolio includes a fashion brand, PR firms, and an MBE-recognised UK business.

What sets her apart isn't just her executive leadership background or training with industry heavyweights - it's her knack for cutting through corporate speak to find what truly resonates with real people.

As a certified case study specialist, Kazi has seen what works and what doesn't across many types of content: websites that convert visitors into customers, emails people open, social media that stops the endless scroll, and brand messaging that sticks.

Her philosophy is simple: the best copy doesn't sound like copy at all. It sounds like the conversation your customer was already having in their head.