22 May 2024
17:30 - 19:30
Microsoft Reactor Sydney: Level 10/11 York St, Sydney NSW 2000
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Join Levyl and Xceptional for your not so usual neurodiversity evening to hear from an expert panel of guests all looking into inclusion at work from a different angle!
Grab a doughnut, a hot dog, and a coke, partake in a sensory experience and work the room...whilst you learn about all things neurodiversity!
This event will be filled with:
Practical neuro-inclusivity strategies from a Silicon Valley c-suite business executive, a workspace design entrepreneur, and a member of our autism community who is an accomplished senior HR leader.
Networking opportunities with likeminded, progressive, DEI focused organisations and People & Culture professionals
An introduction to identified neurodivergent hiring by Levyl and Xceptional
Insights from a live Q&A session where audience members can submit their questions ahead of the panel, or ask their burning questions on neurodivergence inclusion, live; and
Merch, prizes and more!
Meet The Panelists:
Angela Ferguson
Managing and Creative Director and CEO of Futurespace
Angela, a leading Australian expert in Workplace Strategy and Design, has over 20 years of experience collaborating with top corporate clients such as Google, Johnson & Johnson, and PwC across Australia, Asia and New Zealand.
Angela specialises in tailoring workspaces to enhance business strategy, culture, and wellbeing. During the panel, Angela will discuss design thinking strategies to create inclusive workplaces for neurodivergent employees, managing office expectations, and fostering a collaborative and sensory-sensitive environment.
Chief Operating Officer at Prospection, a healthcare technology & analytics company
David Heymann is the Chief Operating Officer at Prospection and brings with him >25 years success driving revenue growth, productivity and scaling businesses across AU, US and APAC.
Combining 13 years at Google with 4 years in series A/B scale ups David’s experience spans strategy creation & execution, commercial partnerships and building organisations & teams.
David’s outlook on work and life is also shaped for the better, by his role as a father to his neurodivergent son. During the panel David will share how a people-centric leadership style can extend beyond operational excellence to foster inclusive environments that support individuals and teams to perform at their best.
Lead, HR Policy (HR Operations, Policies and Systems) at the Department of Education, NSW Government
Briony uses her personal experience as a neurodivergent person with autism spectrum disorder to navigate her HR career in state government. Her HR experience encompasses dynamic change management, project implementation, financial reporting, and managing multi-million-dollar projects across various sectors.
In addition, Briony serves on the Board for Xceptional Academy, focusing on providing exceptional employment pathways to accelerate the careers of neurodivergent professionals.
During the panel, Briony will share her experiences on fostering inclusive environments for neurodivergent professionals, emphasising sensitivity and collaboration in the workplace, whilst covering her own personal career within the People & Culture profession
Chief Inclusion and Wellbeing Officer at Xceptional
Xceptional are experts in Neurodiversity who deliver value for neurodivergent individuals and employers through inclusive assessment, talent, consulting, and training services.
Nicole is passionate about neurodiverse employment and inclusive solutions. With a background spanning education, non-profit, public health, and corporate sectors, Nicole brings a deep understanding of neurodivergence and equity from childhood through adulthood.
Nicole will co-host the panel touching on enhancing diversity and inclusion programs across government, enterprises, SMEs, and startups.
Levyl is a specialised People & Culture recruitment firm with an identified hire DEI program called the High Potential Program (HPP). Levyl is proud to partner with Xceptional to bring to life the neurodiversity inclusion stream of the HPP.
Sarah is a renowned Australian talent expert with fourteen years’ experience leading and establishing successful recruitment firms both locally and abroad., Sarah’s expertise, network and strategic insights are highly sought after within the People & Culture market. .
Alongside Nicole, Sarah will co-host the panel and provide insights on neurodivergent hiring and how to leverage consulting programs like the HPP to make progress forward, with your organisation's DE&I strategy.
Are you prepared to effectively hire, onboard, and nurture neurodivergent professionals in the workplace? Or keen to immerse yourself in this conversation and learn more?
Check out Levyl's work in the neurodiversity space by visiting our Neurodiversity Page or register for this exciting event below:
