Divergent Thinking UK

24/11/2025

I’m really excited to be teaming up with Professor Nelya Koteyko and Simona Manni at Queen Mary University of London 💻🧠

We’re running a free, 90-minute online workshop on practical ways to make everyday digital platforms (intranets, Teams/Slack, public pages) clearer and calmer for everyone – especially autistic and other neurodivergent colleagues.

✅ No coding needed
✅ Research-led, workplace-focused
✅ Ideal for people in Design/UX, HR/People, IT, Internal Comms

👉 Register your interest for Jan–Feb 2026:
https://qmulbusiness.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9NCtnjBDSJSa2to

Feel free to share with anyone working on digital

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20/11/2025

Wild moment: just found out we have been named on the 2025 Neurodistinct Leaders and Allies Making an Impact list, curated by Dr Maureen N. Dunne in connection with the World Economic Forum (Davos).

Honoured to be alongside leaders like Richard Branson, Frances West, Nancy Doyle, Kate Griggs and so many others pushing neuroinclusion forward. Grateful — and even more determined to keep building workplaces where every brain fits.

19/11/2025

🧠 Work with young people in London — or want to?

I’m running a free online session with Partnership for Young London:

Understanding & Supporting Neurodivergent Young People
📅 Tuesday 25 November
⏰ 10:30am–12:00pm (GMT)
📍 Online (Zoom)

Perfect for:
➡️ Youth workers & key workers
➡️ Teachers, tutors & careers advisers
➡️ HR/People teams working with interns, apprentices & early careers
➡️ Anyone supporting neurodivergent young people across London

No prior knowledge needed — just curiosity and a willingness to adapt how we work.

👉 Sign up here:
https://www.partnershipforyounglondon.org.uk/events-1/neurodiversity-training

Feel free to share with colleagues or anyone in your network who supports young people.

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06/10/2025

📣 Exciting news!

This Thursday, 9th October at 7pm (GMT), our founder Nat Hawley will be joining an amazing panel of experts for to help on dyslexia and neuroinclusion 💙

Hosted by neurobox and the Adult Neurodiversity Network (ANND) — a coalition of incredible organisations including Succeed With Dyslexia, Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, Adult Dyslexia Centre, Hampshire Dyslexia Association, and more — this free online discussion will explore how we can better support neurodivergent adults in education and the workplace.

🗓 Thursday 9th October, 7pm (GMT)
💻 To join, email donna@neurobox.co.uk
for the link

Let’s keep pushing for a world where every mind is understood and valued. 🌍💭

04/10/2025

On 28 October at 4:00 PM (UK) We will be joining Mike Hess and the Blind Institute of Technology for a live panel exploring how digital accessibility and neuro-equity intersect in today’s workplaces.

We’ll unpack:
✅ Visual impairments vs. visual processing differences
✅ Inclusive design that benefits everyone
✅ Workplace culture & accessibility done right
✅ Practical, low-cost steps to build truly equitable organisations

🎟️ Free to join — register here:
👉 https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_unydl6_JR1igGIqbSvIPhQ #/registration

Excited to be part of this important conversation alongside accessibility experts from BIT.

01/10/2025

Today we had the pleasure of joining the Lloyd’s Market Association and LIMOSS to deliver a workshop on neurodiversity in the workplace ✨

We explored what it really means to recognise and celebrate different ways of thinking — from autism and ADHD to dyslexia and dyspraxia — and how inclusive practices can unlock collaboration, innovation, and psychological safety.

The engagement and openness in the room were inspiring. It’s encouraging to see organisations across the London Market taking these conversations seriously and putting inclusion into action.

07/08/2025

🌈 Camp update! 🌈

Yesterday I spent the day on Mersea Island with JLGBs 130-year-strong Summer Camp, leading sessions on Neurodiversity at Camp for staff, teens and young leaders.

What we explored together 👇

1️⃣ Busting the biggest Autism & ADHD myths (bye-bye stereotypes!)
2️⃣ Tiny sensory tweaks that make tents, dining halls & activity bases calmer for everyone
3️⃣ How young leaders can spot a camper’s hidden super-strength—and cheer it on

The energy was unreal: staff taking furious notes, Year 9s shouting out brilliant ideas, and older teens volunteering stories of how neuro-inclusion has already helped their teams this week. 💪✨

04/08/2025

🇸🇪🧠 “Olika hjärnor behövs.”

For my UK friends: Svenska Dagbladet (SvD) is Sweden’s leading national daily—think The Guardian & Financial Times rolled into one. They reached out to me resently to hear the UK view on neurodiversity for a feature titled “Different Brains Needed.”
I spoke about the UK’s neuroinclusion surge and why employers are redefining “talent”.

Huge thanks to SvD for shining a Nordic spotlight on the UK movement.
No idea what they said about me due to my lack of Swedish and the pay wall ... but was still a fun outing to spread awareness!

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Han har autism och dyslexi och fick tidigt veta att han borde välja ett praktiskt yrke. I dag är Nathaniel Hawley ett exempel på varför allt fler företag i Storbritannien ser neurodiversitet som arbetslivets mest underskattade resurs.

23/12/2024

🎥 Thriving Beyond Challenges: Nat’s Rockstar Journey 🌟

In this powerful clip from the Rockstar Awards, Nat shares their inspiring journey of overcoming challenges to thrive in the television industry and beyond. Starting with a video CV to express their creativity, Nat’s determination led to a university degree, recognition through the Rockstar Award, and a deep commitment to making a difference.

💬 "It’s not just about surviving—it’s about thriving."

After achieving personal milestones like supporting their family, Nat turned their focus to impactful community projects, working with young carers and raising awareness of food poverty. This moment captures the essence of using lived experiences to inspire and create positive change.

09/12/2024

🎥 Nat and Daniel: AI Hiring 🤖💡

In this insightful clip, Nat and BBC journalist Daniel Henry explore the challenges neurodivergent individuals face with AI and automated hiring processes. Nat uses creative games to demonstrate how standardised assessments, like quick mental maths, can unintentionally exclude diverse thinkers—particularly when applying for creative roles.

Daniel dives deeper into the world of algorithm-driven recruitment, highlighting how CV screening software and automated video interviews often fail to consider individual needs. Together, they discuss the urgent need for more inclusive hiring practices that don’t rely solely on flawed technology.

📹 Filmed and edited by Divergent Thinking UK

01/12/2024

🎥 Nat’s Story: Dyslexic and Proud 🌟

In this empowering video, Nat shares their unique experience of living with dyslexia—a journey from feeling misunderstood in school to embracing their strengths and creativity. 💡

💬 "Dyslexia is like hacking into MI6’s computer every time you want to search Google—it can be a pain, but it’s also a superpower."

Nat reflects on how dyslexia shaped the minds of icons like Einstein, F. Scott Fitzgerald, John Lennon, Picasso, and Warhol, and highlights how being different is a strength, not a disadvantage. From finding creative solutions like using coloured paper, audiobooks, and mnemonics, Nat proves that dyslexia is a source of innovation and resilience. 💪✨

📹 Filmed and edited by Divergent Thinking UK