Katherine McCord

Have you ever looked at a peer and thought, "Well, they're different!"
It could be that they are neurodiverse.
The neurodiverse community is one of fascinating and sometimes complex attributes, and this presentations provides a fun deep dive into this curious community.
Difference is not a deficit, and we will cover how disability plays a role in the neurodiverse world, but it is only a part, not the whole. The science behind the benefits of neurodiversity is staggering, so we will also focus on the benefits and intricate elements of various diagnosis and manifestations. You will learn to best communicate and interact with Human Octopuses, as well as practical, immediately actionable solutions for welcoming them into your realm.
As COO of The Octopus Movement, a global neurodiverse and nonlinear movement, this is my favorite topic.
Join me for a peak into the world of Human Octopuses!

I am successful WITH my diagnosis, not in spite of them.
I use my story of having multiple diagnosis, disabilities, and neurodiversities and becoming an international speaker, inventor, and entrepreneur, as well as the story of some inspirational folks in my life to illustrate the incredible capabilities of folks in the disability community.
This presentation uses storytelling, education, and even a little comedy to inspire and teach that different is not a deficit!

This talk takes the audience through the history and current accomplishments of neurodiverse women and showcases how we are the way to building an inclusive, innovation-focused future!

This speech (available clean or "free flow") uses personal anecdotes, research/data, and comedy to guide the audience through embracing their challenges (health concerns, mental health, losses, discrimination, moves, etc...) and using them to climb to success.
In this speech I share my story of a diagnosis with Bipolar One, OCD, seizures, and infertility and how it all helped me to find success and even design a revolutionary HR Technology! This presentation is all about using your journey to build your next.

When I hit the stage, get ready! My presentations are bold, fun, and designed to elicit active response.
Every presentation is integrity-focused and full of factual information (all sources are cited), as well as fun, impactful anecdotes. I am about taking action and growth, so my speeches are the same, and always include audience engagement.