Beatrice Freeman
Described as "a brilliant example of what's possible", Beatrice Freeman challenges common assumptions using lessons from her introvert life in a humorous, engaging and energising manner.
Why you should book Beatrice Freeman for your next event
- Award-winning speaker and author of Introverts Make Better Networkers, Beatrice transforms misunderstood traits into sought-after leadership tools.
- Beatrice’s acclaimed keynotes convert personal adversity into business insights, delivering unforgettable impact and real-world relevance.
- Widely praised for her joyful, moving, and thought-provoking delivery, Beatrice energizes audiences and challenges assumptions with lasting impact.
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Introverts, Autism & the Art of Belonging
Beatrice Freeman is a powerhouse of transformation. From autistic masking to opera stages, stand-up comedy to cybersecurity, she embodies resilience, reinvention, and authenticity. Through her humorous, moving, and deeply relatable keynotes, she helps organizations embrace neurodiversity, empower introverts, and unlock hidden talent. Book her to energize your event and inspire lasting cultural change.
Too different to be accepted, she had a very difficult start in life. Gradually, she figured out what skills could help her fit in and started acquiring them. Life continued to be unusual and challenging, with too many surprising turns. She discovered she had a gift for languages, learned a dozen, and became a highly sought-after interpreter. Joining a choir, she was told her voice was far better than average and she retrained to work as an opera singer. Her subsequent jobs were in cybersecurity, coaching and stand-up comedy. She wrote a book, "Introverts Make Better Networkers", learned public speaking and won awards for it. She developed a distinctive style: joyful, creative and intriguing.
In 2024, in the questions section of a fireside chat about neurodiversity, Beatrice stood up and said, "so the world has changed, is seems to be ok to say who you are. I am autistic, this is the first time I'm saying it, I've been masking throughout my life and it's been working well, but now I see I have never lived as myself. I have never lived as the true me." What followed was a lot of tears and a keynote on autism from a personal perspective: to help parents understand autistic behaviours better, and to make employers aware of the huge benefits of autistic features that are not so obvious at first glance.
Her extraordinary life is a proof that it is possible to deactivate restrictive labels, to fight the common opinion that "you're too weird, you don't belong". And it is never too late to start again. Being different is not a disadvantage; having a disability does not determine how far you can get.
Beatrice spent many exhausting years painstakingly acquiring the skills that autists don't have: to be very good at communicating, comedy and networking, to move her body well. It took hundreds of attempts, failure, figuring out what needs to be done, applying, failing, despairing, picking up and trying again.
Often called a role model and an inspiration, she believes that her mission is to help others feel less disconnected and less alone. She simplifies, clarifies and demystifies - in an exciting and uplifting way. What you will get: "a relatable, thought-provoking evening; moving, engaging and funny, with a unique energy."
Keynotes
Keynote by Beatrice Freeman:
How to network when you're an introvert
As an award-winning author of Introverts Make Better Networkers, Beatrice shows introverts how to connect with confidence, without pretending to be someone they’re not.
The internet is full of networking theory: that’s not what Beatrice does. She will help you understand what works in practice and she’ll show you step-by-step how to master it. Together, you’ll tackle tricky situations and get rid of the frustration. You'll experience a big sigh of relief. And then you'll stop wasting time in networking events and start enjoying the business benefits of personal connections.
By sharing her own journey from quiet observer to sought-after communicator, she empowers introverts to leverage their unique strengths in business, leadership, and beyond.
Keynote by Beatrice Freeman:
The unlikely things that happen if you give it time
A personal account of conquering a disability.
In her compelling keynotes, Beatrice Freeman shares her extraordinary personal journey of conquering a disability and rewriting her narrative. From being dismissed as “too weird” to becoming an award-winning speaker, author, opera singer, and cybersecurity expert, Beatrice proves that persistence and self-belief can lead to unexpected breakthroughs, if you give it time.
Her story isn’t just inspiring, it’s empowering. Audiences walk away with renewed hope, real tools for resilience, and the courage to keep going.
Why Life Isn’t Meant to Be So Serious | With Beatrice Freeman
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Keynote by Beatrice Freeman; operatic stand-up comedian
Watch Beatrice Freeman in action!
