Jason Reid
A pioneering speaker on embracing invisible disability in the workplace including neurodivergence and mental health. Former television manager, journalist and storytelling expert.
Despite being challenged by Crohn’s disease and arthritis for most of his life, Jason Reid had an award-winning career as a live TV producer, writer, and head of programming content at a national television network.
As a leader, Jason successfully managed and accommodated disability challenges for many of his employees, even doubling his department’s productivity in less than a year. He did this by building a culture of trust, open communication, and creative approaches to workplace flexibility.
Having been a leader himself, Jason understands the challenges and opportunities that managers have in communicating about disability in the workplace. His approach stresses clear and human-focused communication and a creative and flexible approach to accommodation.
Jason's decades of experience as a journalist, television writer, and professional storyteller give him the ability to break down complex ideas into engaging and easy-to-understand concepts that can be applied in the real world. His natural, non-judgemental approach allows his audience members to feel seen and respected, while his powerful insights may challenge some to rethink the way they approach invisible illnesses and disabilities.
A former screenwriter, television writer, journalist and TV producer Jason has also been in demand as an expert on strategic storytelling for companies, non-profits and communicators including the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.
Jason is the author of the book Thriving in the Age of Chronic Illness and Invisible Disability, A Guidebook for People With Chronic Health Conditions and the Organizations that Employ Them.
Despite being challenged by Crohn’s disease and arthritis for most of his life, Jason Reid had an award-winning career as a live TV producer, writer, and head of programming content at a national television network.
As a leader, Jason successfully managed and accommodated disability challenges for many of his employees, even doubling his department’s productivity in less than a year. He did this by building a culture of trust, open communication, and creative approaches to workplace flexibility.
Having been a leader himself, Jason understands the challenges and opportunities that managers have in communicating about disability in the workplace. His approach stresses clear and human-focused communication and a creative and flexible approach to accommodation.
Jason's decades of experience as a journalist, television writer, and professional storyteller give him the ability to break down complex ideas into engaging and easy-to-understand concepts that can be applied in the real world. His natural, non-judgemental approach allows his audience members to feel seen and respected, while his powerful insights may challenge some to rethink the way they approach invisible illnesses and disabilities.
A former screenwriter, television writer, journalist and TV producer Jason has also been in demand as an expert on strategic storytelling for companies, non-profits and communicators including the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.
Jason is the author of the book Thriving in the Age of Chronic Illness and Invisible Disability, A Guidebook for People With Chronic Health Conditions and the Organizations that Employ Them.
Embracing Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace
One in three working-age adults have an invisible disability and that number is rising. The good news is that people with invisible disabilities can be just as productive as anyone else. However, embracing invisible disability in the workplace requires trust, good communication, and an innovative mindset to accommodation.
Jason shares real-life insight into what it is like to work with an invisible disability, as well as manage and support others who have the same...
Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Approximately 20 percent of the workforce is neurodivergent. Whether it’s ADHD, learning differences, the autism spectrum, or other characteristics, neurodiversity has become a key part of developing an inclusive workplace.
How do leaders and organizations navigate this new and seemingly complicated landscape? It all starts with a few basic concepts - understanding neurodiversity and its forms, how to talk about them at work, and how to stimulate creative strategies that enable...
A Leader’s Guide to Conversations Around Employee Mental Health and Mental Illness
More than 18% of workers in the US reported a mental illness and 71% of adults reported at least one symptom of stress. In this context, it has become incredibly important for managers and team leaders to understand how to have effective conversations with employees about mental health issues.
Invisible disability expert Jason Reid is joined by psychologist Dr. Marjorie Aunos as they discuss the best ways to navigate sensitive conversations and make decisions around...
Strategic Storytelling For Communicators And Associations: Increase your Influence and engage your audience.
Recent research has shown that 63% of an audience will remember stories, while only 5% remember statistics. A well-told story is not only more memorable but also triggers the release of the hormone oxytocin in your audience which stimulates both empathy and trust.
This is why, when selling your organization or your big idea, stories should play a key role in building connection, consent, and buy-in. However, not all stories are created equal. Some stories...
Leading People with Invisible Disabilities In the Workplace (chronic illness, mental health issues, and neurodivergence)
Managing people is a challenging skill that many new leaders are forced to learn on the job. This becomes even more challenging when their employees face obstacles due to invisible disabilities, be they physical, mental/emotional, or neurodivergence. With about a third of the workforce affected by these conditions, it's not a matter of IF these conditions come up but when.
How do managers navigate these sensitive issues while ensuring both workplace performance...
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