Claire Thomas
From Good Intentions to Great Outcomes: Leading a Neuroaffirming Workplace
Neuroaffirming workplaces are shaped with curiosity, courage, and care. In this session, CEO Claire Thomas shares candid lessons from growing an award-winning consultancy with affirming practices at its core, also drawing on her experiences as a neurodivergent leader.
Whatever your role, expect practical insights to help you shape a workplace that values diversity and delivers results.
Bio
Claire Thomas is the Founder & CEO of Empact Group, one of Australia’s fastest-growing consultancies and AFR’s “Best Place to Work” winner in 2025.
In under 3 years, she has scaled the firm from a one-person startup to an 8-figure, 60-strong team nationally.
Claire is passionate about neurodiversity and affirming work environments, believing authenticity and divergent thinking are competitive advantages.