Kristin Light

Unlock the potential of a truly engaged workforce, where every employee feels safe to show up and contribute as their authentic selves! A whopping 15-20% of the world's population identifies as neurodivergent, offering a spectrum of unique perspectives, talents, and strengths. While these differences can certainly enrich teams with fresh insights and innovative approaches, society's barriers and limitations have added many invisible hurdles for these skilled professionals. Whether you're aware of it or not, you’re already working alongside talented neurodivergent individuals, making now the perfect time to embrace this incredible opportunity for growth and inclusion, propelling your organization forward. By refining your engagement strategies to foster a neuro-inclusive culture, you can create a space where all employees thrive. This not only safeguards the well-being of your team but also drives greater productivity and creativity—all without adding to staffing costs.

For those of us living with relentless suicidal ideations, we know that 'happily ever after' is a fictional tale as old as time. In the real-life version, the adversity we face is not one magically overcome by a new dress or a fresh perspective. Our persistent ruminations are not silenced by sunshine or solved by distraction. Life is more a multi-volume chronicle; a choose-your-own-adventure with countless twists and turns, climaxes, and conclusions. And if such a tale called for only one satisfactory ending, then would it still be worth reading? With this dynamic new presentation, Kristin Light tackles the trope of the suicide attempt survivor overcoming adversity to live happily ever after – instead exploring the very real possibility of multiple relapses. A theatrical dance specialist, Kristin draws on jazz-age flair to share her personal story of persistent survival, unpacking old myths and sharing new secrets so we may all have a fighting chance at finding joy again.

ASD, MDD, GAD, OMG! That alphabet soup refers to my little corner of the equity and inclusion landscape; invisible disabilities of the mind. Up to 20% of folks are neurodivergent, while nearly 50% of all mid-career pros have had a mental illness. The path to building an inclusive and sustainable workplace must include embracing differences of the mind in all forms; from neurodivergent characteristics such as ADHD, dyslexia, and the Autism spectrum; plus mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, and traumatic stress disorders. But how can we navigate this turbulent new landscape while preserving our own ability to keep going? Regardless of your mind’s unique particulars, all 100% of us have mental health to consider; and yours matters at every single point of life’s spicy spectrum. This engaging presentation is designed to help us appreciate and embrace our colourful cognitive variances to achieve more balanced, productive, and fulfilling professional relationships.