Speakers on Neurodiversity, Invisible Disability and Workplace Belonging

Jason Reid and Kristin Light are a dynamic duo of diverse minds that provide engaging and thought-provoking keynotes, presentations and programs designed to improve culture, engage employees and boost productivity in your organization.

Known as “the odd couple of workplace belonging,” Jason and Kristin combine lived experience, leadership insight, and compelling storytelling to deliver thought-provoking, actionable keynote presentations and workshops. Their programs inspire change — not just in policy, but in culture, communication, and performance.

Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Viewpoints Make Reid & Light Dynamic and Different

Jason is a former national television news director who led award-winning teams while managing Crohn’s disease and arthritis. His decision to be open about his disability created a culture of trust that doubled productivity in his departmet in less a year.

Kristin brings both executive expertise and firsthand knowledge of neurodivergence, having built successful neuroinclusion and mental health initiatives across multiple industries as well as having lived with significant neurodivergent and mental health challenges.

Their joint backgrounds in the performing arts brings a unique energy and engagement to every session. Together, they bring business insight, human-centered strategy, and powerful storytelling that connects across roles and industries.

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Jason and Kristin have a flawless chemistry!

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Why Organizations Trust Reid & Light

  • Results-Driven: Grounded in business outcomes — from retention and engagement to productivity and innovation.
  • Research-Backed: Content informed by current data, lived expertise, and real-world organizational case studies.
  • Memorable Delivery: Sessions are engaging, interactive, and often infused with just the right amount of humour.
  • Tailored Solutions: From theatrical keynotes to intimate leadership workshops, formats are customized to your goals.

Speaking Topics & Program Highlights

  • Invisible Disabilities at Work
    How to identify and support the needs of employees with chronic illness, mental health conditions, and more.
  • Neuroinclusion for Leaders
    Building teams that think differently — and perform better.
  • The Power of Vulnerable Leadership
    How openness and humility foster trust, creativity, and results.
  • Creating Cultures of Belonging
    From policy to practice: shifting your culture toward sustainable inclusion.

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Want to ignite change and make your event memorable? Book Reid and Light for your next conference, leadership summit or corporate event.

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