THE ADHD
ADVANTAGE
Unlocking Strengths in Work and Life. Featuring The Root Down Framework.
The ADHD Advantage, inspired by Dave Delaney’s TEDx Talk, helps organizations recognize, support, and unlock neurodiverse strengths — featuring Dave Delaney's Root Down Framework: Know, Respect, and Connect Yourself.
Most organizations have more untapped potential than they realize, and much of it lies in people who've spent their careers being told they're too much, not enough, or just wired wrong. More people in your organization are living with ADHD, diagnosed or not, than you might expect. Some are struggling in silence. Others have quietly learned to turn their neurology into a competitive edge.
Diagnosed with ADHD at fifty, Dave Delaney brings a funny, honest, and deeply human take on what ADHD actually looks like and what organizations gain when they stop managing neurodiversity and start unleashing it. As seen in his TEDx talk, Dave gives audiences the tools to know their strengths, respect how they're wired, and build the connections that make work and life better.
Time: 45–60 minutes (or customize for your agenda)
Ideal for: Leadership and professional development conferences, corporate retreats and off-sites, ERG and SIG programs, mental health and wellness events, motivation and self-improvement events, universities and learning organizations.
Optional add-on: Extended workshop or breakout session to deepen the Root Down practices.
Bonus: A simple take-home tool attendees can use to reinforce the Root Down Framework after the event.
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Whether your audience has ADHD or loves, leads, or works alongside someone who does — this keynote meets everyone exactly where they are.
Far from being a limitation, ADHD is often tied to creativity, innovation, and resilience. Dave's Root Down Framework gives every person in the room practical tools they can apply immediately: how to identify and channel their unique strengths, how to build the self-acceptance that fuels resilience and reduces burnout, and how to strengthen the connections that reduce isolation and build belonging at work and beyond.
Delivered with humor, heart, and the kind of honesty that makes people feel genuinely seen.
Key takeaways (Root Down Framework):
Know Yourself: Identify your strengths and channel them into confidence and results
Respect Yourself: Build the self-acceptance that fuels resilience, reduces burnout, and unlocks growth
Connect Yourself: Practical strategies for reducing disconnection and building belonging at work and beyond