20+ years of corporate experience | Virtual or at your location | Serving organizations across CANADA and the us
WHY IT MATTERS
Neurodivergent employees are already on your team. The question is whether they're set up to thrive.
1 in 5 people are neurodivergent — including ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and more. Many go undiagnosed. Some prefer not to be diagnosed or do not identify with neurodivergence. Some are rightfully concerned about the stigma. Most go unsupported. Organizations that learn to recognize and leverage this talent don't just do the right thing — they gain a measurable edge in innovation, retention, and productivity.
Neurodiversity touches every level of an organization
You may be coming to this work from very different places.
Here are some of the people we work with most:
An employee with lived experience
You are neurodivergent — diagnosed or not — and looking for a workplace that understands and supports how you work best.
A manager supporting someone with lived experience
You manage an employee with lived experience of neurodiversity, and want to show up well for them.
A leader refining your talent strategy
You're looking to strengthen hiring practices, people development, or talent strategy through a neurodivergent lens.
An executive aligning with best practices
You're working to align your organization's strategy best practices and building sustainable neuroinclusive cultures.
An employee, leader, or executive navigating a specific situation
You're dealing with a specific situation involving a neurodivergent colleague, team member, or direct report — and looking for practical, grounded guidance on how to show up well and move forward with confidence.
An executive or senior leader establishing tomorrow’s resilient workforce
You're preparing your organization to compete in a rapidly evolving, AI-driven market — and you recognize that neurodivergent talent brings exactly the kind of original thinking, creative problem-solving, and diverse perspective that drives innovation.
OUR SERVICES
How we work with your organization
Every engagement is customizable — delivered onsite at your location, virtually, or as part of an ongoing consulting relationship.
Keynote speaking
Audrie brings neurodiversity to life for your audience — with a keynote that's equal parts evidence-based and deeply human. Ideal for conferences, all-hands, and leadership summits.
Solo presentation · Audience Q&A
Introductory training
A focused session covering the fundamentals of neurodiversity in the workplace — what it is, why it matters, and what your team can start doing differently today. A strong first step.
Half-day · Onsite or virtual
Immersive workshops
Hands-on, full or half-day workshops that build real skills — not just awareness. We tailor content for staff or leadership, and can build fully customized sessions around your organization's specific challenges.
Staff · Leadership · Custom
Fireside chats & panels
Facilitated expert conversations that spark meaningful dialogue around neurodiversity at work. Great for internal forums, events, and ERG programming where the goal is connection over lecture.
Moderated Q&A · Panel · ERG events
Strategy consulting
We work with your leadership on the policies, processes, and structures that make neuroinclusion real and lasting — from HR pain points to talent strategy to inclusive hiring practices.
HR strategy · Talent management
EAP services
We plug in as a neurodiversity specialist layer to your existing Employee Assistance Program — extending what it offers with targeted expertise, without replacing it.
EAP enhancement · Ongoing support
What changes
What your organization gains
Practical skills
Tools to manage conversations and situations involving neurodivergent employees.
Performance optimization
Match employee capability and potential to organizational needs.
Strategic growth
Identify under-utilized potential and turn it into competitive advantage.
Talent retention
Attract, train, and keep neurodivergent talent in a tight market.
Resilience
Reduce blind spots, misinformation, and stigma across your team.
Productivity
Apply universal design principles so every employee performs at their best.
Audrie Chad, HBA, BHSc, CFA
Board Member of Institute of Neurodiversity (ION) Canada
WHO WE ARE
Lived experience meets corporate expertise
My Outlet was founded by Audrie Chad, a neurodiversity advocate with 20+ years of experience working with executives, management teams, and boards. She held progressively more senior positions within corporate banking (big 5), private equity, project finance, risk management and sustainability fields. She served as the CRO for a federal crown corporation. Most recently, she led the Sustainability Hub for Global Risk Institute, a Canadian based think tank creating capacity within the financial sector through education, research, bespoke sessions, fireside chats, and other activities serving board, executive level and management teams in the industry. Audrie was an integral part of delivering on these objectives, including delivering bespoke presentations, curating new research and moderating panels for the organization.
Collaborators & workshop partners
Each of our workshop partners brings deep, specialized expertise to the work — complementing Audrie's corporate background with hands-on experience across clinical, educational, and organizational settings.
Dr. Nicole Murray
Neuropsychologist, C. Psych
Dr. Nicole Murray is a licensed neuropsychologist and rehabilitation medicine psychologist with specialized expertise in ADHD, learning disorders, and brain injury. She is the founder of the Durham Region Centre for Cognitive Health and a faculty member at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York — bringing rigorous clinical experience to her work with schools, healthcare systems, and organizations. Widely recognized for translating complex neuroscience into practical, accessible guidance, Dr. Murray collaborates with My Outlet to equip corporate teams and educators with tools that strengthen focus, emotional regulation, and performance.
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Lauren McNamara, PhD
Educational Psychologist, Ashoka Fellow, Founder of The Recess Project
Dr. Lauren McNamara is an educational psychologist, Ashoka Fellow, and research scientist at Toronto Metropolitan University's Diversity Institute, with a focus on redesigning the environments that shape student mental health, belonging, and engagement. As the founder of Schoolyards for Thought and Recess Project Canada, her work bridges education, public health, and child development — translating research into practical, system-level change for schools and organizations across Canada and internationally. Dr. Lauren McNamara collaborates with My Outlet to bring an evidence-based lens to creating environments where every student can participate, connect, and thrive.
Steve Elliot
Co-founder and Lead Facilitator of e3 Public Speaking
Steve designs and delivers workshops focused on public speaking, communication, confidence-building, and leadership development for youth and adults. With experience working across schools, community organizations, libraries, and businesses throughout Ontario, Steve creates inclusive learning environments where participants feel comfortable contributing, learning, and growing at their own pace. His work with Community Living Mississauga has deepened his understanding of diverse abilities and communication styles — bringing a grounded, people-first approach to every room he facilitates. Steve has partnered with My Outlet across multiple workshops, supporting participants in finding their voice and building the skills that carry beyond the session.
Jo-Anne Weltman
Owner of Smile Therapy for Kids | Co-Founder of DMI Therapy | Physiotherapist
Jo-Anne Weltman is a physiotherapist with over 30 years of specialized experience in paediatric development, neurorehabilitation, and sensory integration. She is the founder of SMILE Therapy for Kids and co-founder of Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) therapy — a comprehensive intervention approach used by therapists worldwide to support children with gross motor impairments. Deeply committed to advancing care for children with diverse needs, Jo-Anne collaborates with My Outlet to bring her clinical expertise and passion for inclusion into the programs and environments where children learn and grow.
Ana-Maria Christophilakis, OT Reg. (Ont.), MScOT,
Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Head OT at SMILE Therapy for Kids
Ana-Maria is the Head Occupational Therapist at SMILE Therapy for Kids and is co-owner of Beyond Paediatric Occupational Therapy. She is dedicated to supporting children with disabilities in developing the functional skills needed for greater independence in their daily lives. Her motto, “Helping children go from I can’t to I can,” reflects her commitment to empowerment, confidence-building, and meaningful progress. Ana-Maria works in collaboration with My Outlet providing Cameo workshops in the signature kids program, develops OT-related program materials, and provides consultative services to My Outlet facilitators and Co-Op students.
Relevant field work
Audrie has hosted, moderated and developed numerous panels and events for Global Risk Institute, industry
conferences and UN-related events in the sustainability field.
Panel: Good Health and Well-being (SDG3)
2025 UN World Autism Awareness Day Global Broadcast: Advancing Neurodiversity & theUN SDGs, 2nd April 2025.
Responsible Investor Canada Conference | 2024
Moderated and developed roundtable discussion on Neurodiversity as a Competitive Advantage
G&M’s Sustainable Finance Summit
Panelist for session Spotting and Avoiding Greenwashing, moderated by Jeff Jones
UofT - Rotman School of Management
Panelist discussing “Climate Change and Implications for Finance”
OCA Conference | 2025
Speaker for the Workshop "Leading with a culture of Neuroinclusivity"
