Testimonials

1

Rebecca Ryman, Communications Manager, BDA.

“Lauren Duffy is an asset to the British Dyslexia Association. Her dedication to supporting change for dyslexic people is clear through her passion and commitment to get involved in any way she can. Through utilising her skillset as a talented broadcaster and presenter she has connected with audiences in webinars, panel discussions and through content on our social media channels. We feel truly blessed to have the opportunity to work with Lauren as a British Dyslexia Association Ambassador.”

2

Ros Phillips, head of celebrity talenT, Banijay 

"I have had the pleasure of seeing Lauren Duffy develop into a highly skilled presenter who is not scared of tackling gritty issues.  She is capable of approaching any serious subject matter with sensitivity and compassion, bringing out the very best in her interviewees. What's more Lauren is an absolute grafter who is dedicated to producing the very best material."

3

Gary Hollywood, Actor and businessman

"Lauren is just an all round outstanding presenter, she has a natural ability to engage with audiences and bring the best of guests she interviews on a range of different platforms. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Lauren remotely in the studio promoting my business Hollywood Spirits, Lauren really puts you at ease with her warmth and kind manner. Remember her name - she’s absolutely fabulous!"

4

Ann Allcock, Head of DiversitY, 

Marshall E Learning consultancy 

"I’ve had the great pleasure and privilege to work with Lauren on a couple of occasions now.  At Marshalls we commissioned her to present our micro-learning course on Neurodiversity, which she did with great skill, passion and integrity.  And following on from that success we asked Lauren to deliver a webinar for our clients, at which she shared her personal experience of dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia, and explored the meaning of true acceptance and understanding of neurodiversity in the workplace."

"Lauren has a very accessible style and approach.  She can engage constructively with anyone and bring people into conversations that they would otherwise not have had.  She is a fantastic ambassador for those who are neurodivergent, and truly committed to using her experience, knowledge and expertise to raise awareness and support positive change within organisations and across wider society."

5

Ian Darlington, Director, IAM Productions

“It is my pleasure to provide a reference for Lauren, who worked as a presenter for IAM Productions Studio. During her time with us, Lauren proved to be an incredibly hardworking and talented individual who consistently went above and beyond to ensure the success of our projects.

One of Lauren's standout skills was her ability to conduct engaging and insightful interviews with high-profile guests. She played an instrumental role in securing interviews with big names like Mark Tilbury on the Habitz podcast, where she impressed us all with her ability to ask thought-provoking questions and facilitate engaging conversations.

In addition to her skills as a presenter, Lauren also demonstrated a strong work ethic and an unwavering commitment to delivering quality work. She consistently met tight deadlines and was always willing to put in extra effort to ensure that our projects exceeded expectations.

Overall, I would highly recommend Lauren for any future opportunities in the field of presenting or media production. Her combination of talent, hard work, and dedication make her an asset to any team, and I have no doubt that she will continue to achieve great things in her career.”

6

Abi Peterson, Tanya Bardsley’s agent 

"Working with Lauren was a really enjoyable experience. She made the process of communication and planning a lot easier on my behalf. She has a lovely bubbly personality, and her passion for what she does, shows through her work. It would be a pleasure to work with her again."

7

Fraser David McArthur, Director & Producer

"Although I haven't worked much directly with Lauren over the years, we have kept in touch through podcasting and following one another's careers. The thing that has always struck me is how encouraging and empowering she is towards others in the industry while also working her fingers to the bone to improve on her own skills. To speak to, she's eloquent, funny and highly intellectual and someone who's career I'm eager to follow is it continues to grow and grow"

8

David Smith, Studio Director

"Lauren came up to Glasgow to work with STV while I was directing. She was an extremely capable colleague who integrated into the team very well and quickly. Always professional with a real on-screen confidence, Lauren presents herself down the camera with a very warm, believable and likeable style."

9

Andrew Roach, senior talent manager insanity group

“Lauren is a tenacious and hard working person who has impressed me with her drive and determination.”

10

Louise Hosie, STV News and BBC Scotland Reporter 

“Lauren spent some time with us at STV News and was a great asset to our team here. Lauren is determined to give a platform to those who feel their voices aren’t heard, and is committed to shining a light on under-reported communities and issues, particularly in terms of neurodiversity. She was a breath of fresh air with her ideas and personality and we thoroughly enjoyed having her with us. I have no doubt she will continue to make huge impact in all the important work she does.” 

11

Jake Mills

CEO & Founder, Chasing the Stigma

"Lauren's approach to speaking to our team about Neurodiversity in the Workplace was perfect; professional, educational and incredibly personal. Lauren created an environment of trust and reassurance that allowed people to feel comfortable to open up about their own experiences and to ask questions they may have never been able to ask before. Listening to Lauren share her own lived experience was moving and at times difficult to hear, but that makes it all the more important. I would highly recommend Lauren to anybody wanting to learn more about Neurodiversity in and out of the workplace."

12

Daniel Bliss, Director of External Affairs 

"Lauren is one of the best at what she does. Combining her expertise in multi media communications with her knowledge and passion for so many important issues such mental health. She has a proven track record of delivering above and beyond."

13

Jules Crane, Equality and Diversity at the University of Chester.

“When Lauren Duffy spoke for our Neurodiversity Student and Staff Support Group in April, it was clear that her presentation was impactful. Many could relate to what she talked about including her own experiences and found it incredibly validating. Lauren provided a comprehensive outline of what neurodiversity is, including how the experiences of neurodiverse people differ from those of neurotypicals and the barriers faced in a neurotypical world. We would love to have her back!”

14

Jenny Macaulay-Wilde, Learning and Development Partner, Gloucestershire College

"Lauren delivered two sessions on Neurodiversity at our Staff Wellbeing Festival.  The sessions focused on supporting colleagues who are neurodiverse, and how to create a neurodiverse friendly classroom.  Both sessions were informative and considerate of the audience.  Her friendly and approachable manner makes a potentially sensitive topic accessible and engaging to a broad range of people.  Staff came away with more knowledge and understanding, but also practical tips they can implement on a daily basis.  Overall both sessions were a huge success and have really supported staff to have important conversations around neurodiversity."

15

Sean Dwyer,

City in the community - manchester city football club

"Lauren was amazing from start to finish. After our initial call, Lauren put together a specific and detailed presentation for two parts of our delivery for staff in the community. Lauren's personal insight into Neurodiversity really showed as her knowledge was excellent! Lauren was a pleasure to work with. "

16

Cathryn Newbury,

Head of content marketing & social media, CIPHR ltd

“Lauren is a confident, expert speaker in her field. She is a pleasure to work with – crafting her message and presentation to meet the needs of us as a company and our intended audience. She presents with authority and is clearly highly knowledgeable. Her personal story also resonated with our audience. We had lots of people write in to say they found the seminar insightful and useful. I would love to work with Lauren again and would recommend her to anyone looking for a speaker on neurodiversity at work.”

17

Elena Kerrigan,

managing director, think productive

“It was a pleasure working with Lauren. She was so helpful throughout the process, genuinely wanting to make the booking easy and the session relevant to our group. Lauren led the way by openly sharing her lived experience with us, resulting in new awareness, knowledge and honest discussions for our team.”

18

arran Smith,

founder & director of the dyslexia show

“When you work within the neurodiverse world you find some amazing people and Lauren is definitely one of them.

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Lauren worked with me on The Dyslexia Show 2024 creating our online video strategy to support with sharing information about our speaker timetable for the wider community. Spending many hours interviewing our speakers. Getting information and sharing it through social channels, it was truly inspiring to work with Lauren with what she did to support the UK's leading exhibition dedicated to Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Neurodiversity."