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Sam Warner

The world needs different kinds of minds and employers want diversity of thought - let's get the students ready for success.

Sam Warner, is an experienced Neurodivergent Communication Specialist. Leveraging her lived experience as an Autistic/ADHD woman, she helps Neurodivergent individuals to thrive at work, which is good for business. Since 2008, Sam has delivered impactful keynotes, training, and coaching for various clients big and small.

Another facet of Sam's business relates to her drive to educate and inform students to reach their full potential. Sam appreciates the value of supporting all different types of brains in schools, so they feel valued, respected and engaged. Sam has delivered multiple training courses, talks, interview practice and careers days support to many different schools in the UK. She specialises in Neurodivergent topics, but also speaks to broader subjects like strengths, choices, presentation skills, interview skills, speaking up for yourself (self-advocacy), and career options and ideas.

The world needs different kinds of minds

Summary for Teachers: Sam delivers engaging and impactful talks that help students respect differences, move past bullying, and support each other. Her sessions encourage curiosity, self-confidence, and a sense of belonging—especially for neurodivergent students in mainstream schools. Sam shows students that their strengths matter, their voices are important, and they can achieve the careers they want.

Key Takeaways for Schools

Respect & Inclusion – Students learn to appreciate diversity of thought and support one another.
Anti-Bullying Focus – Practical strategies to shift from exclusion to curiosity and interest in each other’s differences.
Empowering Neurodivergent Students – Helping them see their value and potential, and teaching them how to self-advocate.
Career Confidence – Inspiring all students to believe in their future opportunities regardless of their own limiting beliefs.
Career Options - What could your students' futures hold? There's more than one road to success.
Interview secrets - to give them an edge over other candidates.
Engaging & Thought-Provoking – A fresh, interactive approach that resonates.

These sessions are suitable for ages 12-18. Sam’s talks create a positive shift in school culture—giving students the tools to be more understanding, motivated, and kind. Booking a session provides a lasting impact on the school community.

Parts of the session can be beefed up or dialled back as per the needs of the school. This can be delivered as an interactive 1 hour talk or as a 3 hour workshop with lots of exercises and games.

Testimonials from Teachers

"I just wanted to follow up from last Tuesday and say THANK YOU very much for all of help and support you provided the students over the last 10 weeks. Having seen the course from start to finish I can see how immensely important and beneficial it is for them. I thought you might like to know that Lady Satchwell called all of the students in on Thursday and provided each student with a Gold Ambassador badge and one of her coveted Purple Pigs. I have also arranged for a showreel to be shown on the weekly broadcast so that the rest of the school can see what a marvellous job the students' did.

Following our conversation, I have spoken with Jeanette Furlong and she has agreed that the 6.1 students would really benefit from your fantastic course, in particular those who are applying for courses at university next year which will require an interview/presentation. I wondered if this is something you would be happy to do? She suggested either a Wednesday or Friday afternoon during lesson time if this is achievable for you? We feel we would get maximum attendance during this time as we are very heavy on extra curricular for sixth form and after school may not be achievable. Thank you again for you ongoing support of the students. Its very much appreciated."

– Laura Rayner, Careers Adviser, Madeley Academy

"We've learned so much from you Sam, reaching 160 13 years olds and inspiring them to think differently about Neurodiversity, careers for different thinkers being kind to each other and how to share their successes more is no mean feat. I think you've also positively affected the teachers that were in there with us, they are all still talking about it."

– Louise Simmelker, Maths Teacher, Ercall Wood Academy

"Sam Warner from ‘get your message across,’ came into school and delivered an inspiring and thoughtful talk to the children about the importance of kindness and celebrating the differences in others. Her message encouraged us all to reflect on how we can be even more inclusive and understanding and to also be kind to ourselves. Something we often forget to do! Sam’s engaging speaking style captivated both children and staff. We appreciate the time Sam gave to come into our school and speak to us all."

– Mrs Emma Hoskins, Deputy Head, Aberdour School