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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.
- 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.
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 became a Sunday Times bestseller 📚
⮕ Learn more and book Shaparak Khorsandi as a speaker.
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 🧩
⮕ Learn more and book Sarah Tancell as a speaker.
Angela Bentley
Angela Bentley is a transformational coach, Wim Hof Method instructor, and fearless 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 ❄️
⮕ Learn more and book Angela Bentley as a speaker.
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 🎯
⮕ Learn more and book Tania Gerard as a speaker.
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 isn’t a deficit, it's a creative asset. Dr Chris is bold, passionate, and full of big ideas.
PepTalk Fact: Chris ran one of the UK's first ethical marketing agencies 💡
⮕ Learn more and book Dr Chris Arnold as a speaker.
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 🧘
⮕ Learn more and book Toni Horn as a speaker.
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 gave evidence in Parliament on improving ADHD access in the UK ⚖️
⮕ Learn more and book Leanne Maskell as a speaker.
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 🎙️
⮕ Learn more and book Theo Smith as a speaker.
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 🍬
⮕ Learn more and book Jamie Laing as a speaker.
Tristan Lavender
Tristan Lavender is a neurodiversity speaker and workplace strategist who founded a thriving ERG 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 🌍
⮕ Learn more and book Tristan Lavender as a speaker.
Caragh McMurtry
Caragh McMurtry is a former Olympian 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 at the Tokyo Olympics 🛶
⮕ Learn more and book Caragh McMurtry as a speaker.
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 🌱
⮕ Learn more and book Phoebe Green as a speaker.
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 ✍️
⮕ Learn more and book Ettie Bailey-King as a speaker.
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 🎭
⮕ Learn more and book Ria Lina as a speaker.
💡 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 booknow@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!
