Turning Diagnosis into Impact: Charlie Ferriman on Building Neurodiversity Global

What if your biggest challenge became your greatest superpower?
In this inspiring episode of Founder’s Future, host Olivia Sammons sits down with Charlie Ferriman, Co-Founder of Neurodiversity Global, an organization transforming workplaces and communities through neurodiversity training, coaching, and education.

Diagnosed with ADHD at 17 and told he’d “never amount to anything,” Charlie’s journey from backpacking across Thailand to founding a global movement is nothing short of remarkable. Alongside his co-founder (and father), he’s helping businesses unlock the hidden potential of their teams by embracing neuro-inclusion.

💡 You’ll discover:

🧠 How lived experience inspired the creation of Neurodiversity Global
🌍 Why neuro-inclusion is the next frontier in business culture
💬 The four core workshops transforming workplaces worldwide
🚀 How Charlie turned organic marketing into large-scale partnerships
🤖 How AI is changing the way his company operates and scales
✨ This episode is an eye-opener for founders, leaders, and anyone passionate about inclusion, growth, and human potential.
00:00 – Intro: Meet Charlie Ferriman & Neurodiversity Global
01:00 – From ADHD diagnosis to discovering purpose in Thailand
02:00 – Launching Neurodiversity Global with his father
03:00 – The company’s mission: turning awareness into action
04:00 – Who they help: HR, EDI, and wellbeing leaders across industries
05:00 – The 4 core workshops: Awareness, Champions, Managers & Leadership
06:00 – Creating psychologically safe spaces for open conversations
07:00 – Why accountability is essential in neuro-inclusive leadership
08:00 – Helping leaders understand ROI through inclusion
09:00 – The growing conversation about ADHD and social media trends
10:00 – The science behind dopamine, attention, and awareness
11:00 – Building the business: Charlie and his dad’s partnership
12:00 – In-person vs online coaching — what drives more impact
13:00 – How they attract clients through organic marketing
14:00 – The power of in-person networking for growth
15:00 – Why they avoid paid ads (for now) and focus on relationships
16:00 – Current partnerships and expansion into global markets
17:00 – How they stand out from competitors in a noisy space
18:00 – Balancing lived experience with business ROI
19:00 – Biggest lessons: saying yes to opportunities
20:00 – AI tools transforming their backend operations
21:00 – Clarify AI and automation for smarter client management
22:00 – Advice to founders: “Go to the opening of a crisp packet.”
23:00 – Final thoughts and where to find Charlie online

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