Jessica Michaels
Professional Keynote Speaker Bridging the Corporate Neurodivide Through Experience, Humor, and Heart
Jessica Michaels Speaker Biography
For two decades, Jessica Michaels encountered recurring feedback: “You’re accomplishing your goals, but your inability to collaborate is hindering your success.” perplexed by this observation, she tirelessly tackled her personal hurdles and emerged as a respected facilitator, speaker, and corporate trainer.
At the age of 40, Jessica finally received a diagnosis that shed light on her earlier struggles—Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. Drawing upon her firsthand experiences as a neurodiverse professional, she now serves as a neurodiversity speaker, providing coaching to individuals facing workplace challenges or embarking on job searches. Additionally, she offers consultancy and training services to businesses nationwide.
With her unique perspective and expertise, Jessica empowers organizations, small businesses, and individuals across the United States to embrace neurodiversity, fostering inclusive environments that leverage the diverse talents and strengths of every individual. Through her engaging sessions, she inspires positive change, dispels misconceptions, and champions the power of neurodiversity in achieving success.
Book Jessica today and never feel the problem of neurodiversity within your organization. It’s time to shake things up and give them a new perspective!
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Neurodiversity is a trending topic in the realm of recruitment. There is a vast pool of talented individuals with Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia that remains untapped. Conventional hiring methods often hinder neurodivergent candidates from entering the talent pipeline and present unnecessary obstacles for others. Leveraging the professional neurodiversity speaker’s firsthand experience as a neurodivergent professional, along with her recruitment background and expertise in educating managers and employees, Jessica is poised to demystify the process of hiring these exceptional candidates.
Following the session, your Talent Acquisition Team will:
-acquire the skills to craft neuro-inclusive job descriptions and advertisements.
-They will learn effective strategies for sourcing neurodivergent job seekers and be equipped to establish a comfortable and supportive interview process—from initial phone screens to final offers.
-By embracing neurodiversity in recruitment, your company will tap into a wealth of untapped potential and foster a more inclusive and dynamic workforce.
-There will be a better working environment, more growth, and high success inclined with your business.
