Jason built an impressive career in network television as a writer, producer and manager while dealing with Crohn’s disease and arthritis. For more than ten years he’s educated audiences how to overcome barriers, and effectively manage people with invisible disabilities in the workplace.
Jason Reid’s Invisible Disability Highlight Reel.
I could listen to Jason speak for hours. He had the perfect balance of anecdotal stories to engage people while also getting a lot of important messages through!
Charmainne King, DEI Chair, Kellanova Canada
Managing invisible disabilities in the workplace is a critical skill for organizations committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
Jason Reid brings a unique perspective to this important topic. Having navigated life with two chronic illnesses, he has been open about his own experiences as a manager. His leadership style has proven highly effective—he doubled productivity at a national television network after discovering that half of his staff also had invisible disabilities. He achieved this by fostering a culture of trust, open communication, and flexible solutions that support individual employee needs.
Jason’s expertise goes beyond invisible disabilities. He and his team offer engaging panels and talks on topics like psychological safety, neurodivergence/neurodiversity, mental health, psychologial safety and other issues impacting today’s workforce. Think of Jason as your go-to resource for all disability-related DEI initiatives.
Jason is also the author of Thriving in the Age of Chronic Illness: A Guide for People with Chronic Health Conditions and the Organizations That Employ Them, as well as a soon-to-be-published book Embracing Invisible Disability in the Workplace.
“Thank you so much, Jason – It was an incredibly impactful session. You have continuously been so accommodating, cooperative, and just a pleasure to work with!”
C .McKelvey, TD Bank Group
“Jason’s presentation was the highest rated DEI event we’ve had so far. More than 90 percent said they were either “very satisfied” or “extremely satisfied”.
F. La Casee, Highlights for Children
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Responsive: Your event is timely, so you don’t want to spend days waiting to hear back from your speaker. Jason communicates promptly and clearly.
Engaging: A long-time professional storyteller, Jason makes content entertaining and easy to digest. His TV background makes his virtual presentations pop!
Relevant: Jason’s concepts are actionable and specific so they can be easily applied. He offers mindset shifts and practical suggestions for the workplace.
Relatable: Jason knows that it’s important to make people feel seen and understood. His human approach, relatable stories and audience interaction makes that happen.
Professional: Having been in charge of on-air content at a national broadcaster, you can be sure that Jason will be professional and respectful in his approach.
Fun: Being professional doesn’t mean being boring! Jason’s warm sense of humour, and passion for his topics will put a smile on the face of your audience.
Insightful: Other speakers present information that can easily be sourced on the internet. Jason goes beyond the surface to provide thoughtful content that make people re-evaluate their assumptions.
Original: While some experts regurgitate ideas from a handful of thought leaders, Jason’s content comes directly from his decades of experience living with, and managing people with, invisible disabilities.
Panel Packages: Jason is connected to many excellent inclusion speakers and can organize panels on topics such as disability, mental health, neurodiversity psychological safety and more. Ask for details.
“Jason was open to feedback, communicated with kindness, and when the time came his presentation was flawless, personable, and informational above all. I loved working with Jason.”
