Neuroinclusion by design
Equipping leaders to balance wellbeing with performance
Callie Elward-Barrett
International Keynote Speaker | MC | Neuroinclusion Specialist
Keynote speaker and MC
Keynotes that change people. An MC who keeps your delegates in the room, not just on schedule.
Callie Elward-Barrett brings warmth, humour and substance to the stage. Drawing on years of senior leadership, a wealth of professional and academic knowledge, and lived experience of neurodivergence, she makes complex ideas relatable and gives audiences something they can do differently on Monday.
Her topics span neuroinclusion, leadership, ambition after diagnosis, AI, and resilience. As an MC, she connects speakers, ideas and audiences, responding to the energy and needs of the room while keeping your event on track.
From conferences and leadership forums, to awards and gala dinners, in person or online, Callie brings authenticity and connection that will make your event something that is talked about long after the room has emptied.
What people say after Callie speaks
If you’ve heard Callie Elward-Barrett speak, you’ll know she’s the rare facilitator who can be warm, practical and just provocative enough to make the room think differently.
There was no polished corporate script, just real experiences, vulnerability, humour and authenticity that had every person in the room completely engaged.
As a Police Officer with a late ADHD diagnosis, I identify with so much of this and think it’s a fantastic presentation. It should be mandatory watching for anyone in a leadership role.
Building Neuroinclusive Workplaces
Practical support to turn neuroinclusion into everyday leadership & workplace practice
Neuroinclusion Advisory
Balance individual needs with organisational outcomes through experienced change management & practical advice on leadership, workplace culture & systems. Identify barriers, set priorities & build neuroinclusion into how your organisation works.
Workshops & Education
Give leaders & teams the understanding, skills & confidence to put neuroinclusion into practice. Interactive sessions connect real workplace challenges with practical approaches to communication, collaboration & performance.
Neuroinclusive Coaching
Space to think, navigate challenges & pursue ambition, with particular expertise in supporting neurodivergent leaders. Coaching is available for professionals at all career stages & every leader who wants to develop their neuroinclusive leadership.
Neuroinclusive Events & Venues
Design experiences that more people can access & enjoy. Practical advice on sensory environments, communication, & attendee choice helps organisers & venue teams build neuroinclusion into planning and delivery.
Upcoming Events
- 18 October 2026
- Castle Hill RSL, NSW
Neurodivergent Women: Resilience Without Shrinking
Callie is heading to Sydney for a special one day conference with My Spirited Mind at the iconic Castle Hill RSL.
Bringing her hugely powerful keynote discussing how we can change the World for the next generation.
Callie will be on stage at 2pm but the whole day promises to be electric.
Come and have a chat with us. Really looking forward to this one and to meeting everyone!
Tickets are legitimately cheap and if you use the code CALLIE10 when you book you’ll get a sneaky discount too!
Meet Callie
Decades of leadership and a lifetime of doing things differently
I’m Callie Elward-Barrett (She/Her), founder of Executive Functioning Leadership. As a former Police Sergeant, senior public service executive, and a late-diagnosed AuDHDer, I understand the responsibility of delivering outcomes…and the challenges of leading with care in modern work environments.
My work brings together professional expertise, lived experience, and practical, pragmatic approaches to neuroinclusion. I support neurodivergent leaders to pursue their ambitions and help organisations create the conditions for everyone to fully and safely participate.
AuDHD for Grownups: F Them Fish
Life, work, relationships, and the wonderfully messy business of being our authentic selves.
Join Callie Elward-Barrett and Jayne Gurton for candid conversations about adult ADHD, autism and everything that comes with them. Expect humour, lived experience and thoughtful discussion on the things we’re still figuring out.
For all neurodivergent grownups and anyone who wants to understand us better.
We might get better!
Let's talk about how we can help you
Looking for an engaging keynote speaker or MC? Need support with neuroinclusive leadership, workplaces, or events? Tell us a little about what you’re planning.
Location
Canberra-based, speaking across Australia and online.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
Executive Functioning Leadership is a proud supporter and member of the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network.
People choose to wear the Sunflower as a subtle way of letting others know they have a non-visible disability and may require additional support, assistance or a bit more time.
Find out more about the Sunflower at hdsunflower.com.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge and give our genuine respect to the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture and their connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the original custodians and storytellers of the country, seas, and skies across Australia.
We give our respect to Elders past, present, and emerging.