Speaking
Let's just say Dave likes to talk.
Thompson delivers powerful, thought-provoking keynotes and presentations that challenge conventional thinking about neurodiversity in the workplace. He informs and inspires audiences to embrace inclusion, innovation, and unlock potential.
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FLAGSHIP KEYNOTE
Untapped: Neurodiversity At Work is a high-energy 60 to 90 minute session that challenges assumptions and introduces new ways of thinking about work. It engages everyone in the organization, from the front desk to the C-suite, through stories, research, and practical strategies that last.
Each session is fully customized to your organization’s culture, goals, and audience. No matter where you are in your neuroinclusion journey, Untapped creates shared understanding and momentum for meaningful change.
Attendees learn what neurodiversity means and why it matters in today’s workplace, how to identify everyday obstacles that make work harder than it needs to be, and how to apply success enablers and communication strategies that help people deliver their best work.
OTHER TALKS | WORKSHOPS
Building neuroinclusive leadership and culture
Rethinking hiring and talent development
Psychological safety and communication
Systems thinking for inclusive change
ND Workforce & Student Empowerment
and much more!
FORMAT OPTIONS
In-Person: A live, interactive experience that builds energy and connection across teams.
Virtual: An engaging online session for geographically dispersed teams, with recordings and slides available for continued reinforcement.
For Companies
Perfect for all-staff trainings, leadership development, or ERG events. Dave helps organizations connect inclusion goals with real workplace behaviors, showing how neuroinclusive design boosts collaboration, retention, and innovation.
For Schools
Interactive talks for students, staff, and faculty that reframe neurodiversity as an advantage, not a deficit. Sessions equip academic leaders and student advocates with the language, tools, and strategies to support students entering the workforce.
For Conferences & Events
High-energy keynotes and panels that blend storytelling, research, and systems change. Dave bridges the personal and professional, helping audiences see neuroinclusion not as compliance, but as a cornerstone of the future of work.
Ryan Norman | Supervising Physicist, NASA Langley Research Center
