Neurodivergent Women in Leadership

Uncover Untapped Strengths and Leverage Diverse Potential

In today’s workforce, more neurodivergent adults are receiving diagnoses than ever before. While discussions often centre on the challenges they face, there’s a bigger, brighter story to tell—especially for neurodivergent women. 

Despite being overlooked due to gender-specific diagnostic gaps, these women are powerhouses of creativity and leadership potential.

It’s time to shift the narrative from struggle to success, from vulnerability to strength. Neurodivergent women are already leading the way with innovative ideas and empathetic leadership, and we need to create work environments that let them thrive.

Join us for a networking breakfast and panel discussion exploring how you and your teams can Uncover Untapped Strengths and Leverage Diverse Potential. 

We’ll explore how to build inclusive policies, support neurodivergent talent, and drive positive change. 

Meet the panelists:

Natalie Phillips-Mason - Moderator

Natalie Phillips-Mason is the Founder of Inclusive Change, a consultancy that delivers workplace neuroinclusion education and leadership capability programs. Drawing on diverse experiences as a corporate change implementor, people leader and a parent, she is dedicated to guiding the exploration of human differences through respectful curiosity, partnership, and compassion. Inclusive Change has attracted clients from Tier 1 consultancies, government, retail, social enterprise and the private sector. Natalie’s work is endorsed by the Australian Retailers Association, Aspect, and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. She is a respected voice on panels and podcasts through which she shares her insights on neurodiversity and allyship.

Michelle Ridsdale

Michelle, an AuDHD leader and former Chief People Officer, is the visionary behind Kaboose, an app fostering community and bridging employment gaps for neurodivergent individuals. Inspired by her son's challenges, she combines her expertise with advocacy to create inclusive workplaces, connect job seekers, and educate managers on neurodiversity.

Bianca Stern

Bianca Stern is the general manager and a founding member of All Things Equal, a social enterprise providing award-wage employment for people with disability in hospitality. With extensive leadership experience in the social impact sector, Bianca has a focus on disability, social enterprise, and philanthropy. She is an advocate for seeing young people in leadership positions and ensuring people with disability are meaningful contributors to society. Bianca holds a Bachelor (Honours) of Early Years and Primary Education and is studying a Post Graduate degree of Social Impact.

Mariane Power 

Mariane is a Clinical Psychologist and neurodiversity specialist committed to advancing the personal and professional capabilities of neurodivergent individuals. Her clinical expertise alongside her lived-experience of ADHD makes her a sought after speaker for organisations looking to integrate inclusive design principles with neuroscience and performance psychology to uncover and develop the potential of their diverse teams. Awarded WorldClass Education Top Innovator by Uplink and Deloitte Global, Mariane is also author of The IMPACT Mindset Theory, co-founder of The Posify Group - a social enterprise supporting positive youth development, and host of Classroom 5.0, a podcast exploring the future of work, learning and leadership. 

Event details:

Date: Tuesday 24th September

Time: 7:30am - 9am 

Location: All Things Equal Cafe - 263-265 Carlisle St, Balaclava.

Cost: $59 - with all proceeds going to All Things Equal.

Light breakfast and a hot beverage included.

Limited to 30 spots. Get in quick!