Episode 25 - How to Handle Dyslexic Mistakes ***What is adult dyslexia: a Free Guide *** The free guide includes advice and tips such as: Traits and examples of adult dyslexia How to build confidence with dyslexia Simple and easy to impliment tips on managing adult dyslexia. It's not a subject we often talk about. Mistakes are invevitable, it's how deal with thoes mistakes which makes the difference. In this episode, I take the opportunity to the advantage of podcasting as a long form content to...
Jun 19, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Episode 24 - Downsides to Dyslexic Strengths ***What is adult dyslexia: a Free Guide *** The free guide includes advice and tips such as: Traits and examples of adult dyslexia How to build confidence with dyslexia Simple and easy to impliment tips on managing adult dyslexia. Could there really be a downside to dyslexic strengths? In past episodes I have shared how to discover your dyslexic strengths. In this episode I go through what are some potential downsides to dyslexic strengths. Take a lis...
Jun 12, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Episode 23 - A Dyslexic Workplace Success Story with Paula Felstead ***What is adult dyslexia: a Free Guide *** The free guide includes advice and tips such as: Traits and examples of adult dyslexia How to build confidence with dyslexia Simple and easy to impliment tips on managing adult dyslexia. This episode is a little bit different as I am joined by special guest Paula Felstead. Paula's inspiring story is that of success following removing negative thoughts of dyslexia, setting up systems th...
Jun 05, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Episode 22 - How to Find those Hidden Dyslexic Strengths ***What is adult dyslexia: a Free Guide *** The free guide includes advice and tips such as: Traits and examples of adult dyslexia How to build confidence with dyslexia Simple and easy to impliment tips on managing adult dyslexia. I bet this sounds familiar... You sit in a meeting thinking, don't think that idea is going to work but instead of listening to that thought you dismiss it because you presume that there is something that you don...
May 29, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Episode 21 - Benefits of Working with a Dyslexia Coach ***What is adult dyslexia: a Free Guide *** The free guide includes advice and tips such as: Traits and examples of adult dyslexia How to build confidence with dyslexia Simple and easy to impliment tips on managing adult dyslexia. You don't need me to tell you what are the challenges you face as an adult with dyslexia. You know it! You can feel it! I can't even tell you want your dyslexic strengths are. You know all the answers, and all I do...
May 22, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Episode 20 - Is Dyslexia affecting your Career Development? ***What is adult dyslexia: a Free Guide *** The free resource includes advice and tips such as: Traits and examples of adult dyslexia How to build confidence with dyslexia Simple and easy to impliment tips on managing adult dyslexia. Identifying how our dyslexia affects our lives, is the first step figuring out what systems to put in place to work with your brain not against it. In this episode explore ways in which your dyslexia could ...
May 15, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Episode 19 - Common Traits of Successful Dyslexics ***What is an adult dyslexia: a free resource: Free Resource *** The free resource includes advice and tips such as: Traits and examples of adult dyslexia How to build confidence with dyslexia Simple and easy to impliment tips on managing adult dyslexia. In this episode I share with you what are the common traits of successful people with dyslexia. I talk to ALOT of people with dyslexia and I hear so many success stories from so many different i...
May 08, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Episode 18 - How to Interview like a Boss with Dyslexia *** Download the Free Resource here: Free Resource *** The free resource includes advice and tips such as: Traits and examples of adult dyslexia How to build confidence with dyslexia Simple and easy to impliment tips on managing adult dyslexia. One of the main themes that are covered in my 1:1 coaching sessions is interviewing, so I thought it would be a good time to share some thoughts, advice, and tips on how to interview like a boss with...
May 01, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Episode 17: Overcoming Workplace Challenges with Dyslexia: Tips for Communicating Your Strengths *** Join the Newsletter here: Newsletter *** I am all about working in a way that supports how our brains opperate. But, what do we do when where we work dosen't support this and how do we communicate to our employers the opportunities of our dyslexic strengths? In this episode, I discuss how I started out in the corporate world and could not see why my strengths of Dyslexia, like big picture thinkin...
Apr 24, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Episode 16 - People with Dyslexia Shouldn't do this *** Join the Newsletter here: Newsletter *** We're all guilty of it. But this seemingly very little thing could be doing more harm than good and everyone with dyslexia should stop doing it now. What am I talking about? Well... in this week's episode I am discussing why people with dyslexia should stop using little jokes about our challenges with dyslexia as a defence mechanism to hide our insecurities. This is what I use to do until I realised ...
Apr 17, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Episode 15 - Confidence in Dyslexia - My Keynote Speech at the Dyslexia Show (Part 2) *** Join the Newsletter here: Newsletter *** In this week's episode I share with you part 2 of highlights from a talk I delivered as a keynote speaker at the Dyslexia Show. (Listen to Episode 14 for part 1) The Dyslexia Show was held in Birmingham and the NEC in the UK on the 23rd and 24th March 2023. There were a host of great talks and displays and support for people with dyslexia. I was honoured to be asked ...
Apr 10, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Episode 14 - Confidence in Dyslexia - My Keynote Speech at the Dyslexia Show (Part 1) *** Join the Newsletter here: Newsletter *** In this week's episode I share with you the highlights from a talk I delivered as a keynote speaker at the Dyslexia Show. The Dyslexia Show was held in Birmingham and the NEC in the UK on the 23rd and 24th March 2023. There were a host of great talks and displays and support for people with dyslexia. I was honoured to be asked to give a talk. For this year, I want to...
Apr 03, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Episode 13 Neurodiversity Awareness *** Join the Newsletter here: Newsletter *** Society is becoming increasingly aware of the term 'Neurodiversity'. I feel like there is more support than ever before. But what does this mean for the day-to-day reality of neurodiversity in the workplace. In this episode I discuss how the increase in awareness generally is great, and I explain why there is some way to go with translating the awareness into the workplace so that it means something, and what employ...
Mar 27, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Episode 12 - Dyslexia and Learning Another Language I never thought that I could learn another language. I ALWAYS wanted to learn Spanish. I didn't think I would ever be able to becuase of my dyslexia. When I learnt more about the kind of support I need, I was able to find a Spanish teacher who could help in the way I needed to learn. Most importantly, I wasn't afaird to share what supported I needed. As soon as I was able to share this with my teacher she better understood how to adapt the less...
Mar 20, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Episode 11 - Dyslexic Life Experience Looking for the positive side of having dyslexia? This is the episode for you! Its so easy to find and see the challenges that dyslexia brings everyday with day-to-day life. It is not so easy to find and see the positive strengths of dyslexia. This episode is to help you find the positive strengths unique to adults with dyslexia because of our unique perspectives through lived experience. Some of these lived experiences may seem small and insignificant, but ...
Mar 13, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Episode 10 - Best Job for People with Dyslexia The best job for people with Dyslexia is... No! You know me by now. I don't believe there is a perfect job for people with dyslexia. Or any job people with dyslexia can't do (With the right support). In this episode, I discuss why some people with dyslexia think that they're not suited for some jobs but are for others. The truth is that, with the right support, people with dyslexia can do any job they wish. Connect with me on social media and tell m...
Mar 06, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Episode 9 - How to Discover your Dyslexic Strengths I've not always been so confident with talk about my dyslexia. there was a time when I didn't portray dyslexia in a positive way. So I know from experience, the right and wrong way of talk about dyslexia. There was a point in my life when it all changed for me, I wanted to help others to see dyslexia in the same way. In this episode, I talk about dyslexia strengths, and how you can discover yours, and how you can portray your strengths in a pos...
Feb 27, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Episode 8 - How to Tell People You're Dyslexic I really overshare, so I have no issues telling everyone that I have dyslexia. However, 'How do you tell someone you have dyslexia?' is probably the most asked question I get. So, in this episode, I explain how to decide if telling people you have dyslexia is right for you and how to tell people. The aim of this podcast episode is to help give you some confidence and approach this subject in a new way, feeling empowered. Let me know how it goes, and...
Feb 20, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Episode 7 - Dyslexia and Dating Discussing Dyslexia in Adults means discussing issues that really affects adults. And one subject that is rarely discussed is 'Dyslexia and Dating'. So, in this episode I try to start the conversation of what it’s like to be dating and have dyslexia. What qualities you should look for in a partner that compliment your strengths and weaknesses of your dyslexia. Why finding someone that really understands your dyslexia is so important. Having dyslexia doesn’t stop i...
Feb 13, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Episode 6 - Dyslexia and being Organised Do you fear that you come across to other people as hopelessly disorganised even though you feel like you can’t help it? Do you find that, in some parts of your life you are super organised, but in other parts you are a hopeless mess? Do you struggle to recall the third item on a shopping list (or any list) even though you were told several times, and you know it was important, but it just won’t come to the front of your mind? Sound like you? In that case...
Feb 06, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Episode 5 - My Worst Dyslexic Mistakes In this Episode I share with you some of my biggest dyslexia mistakes. Some of these are dyslexia fail whoppers. As you know, I am passionate about talking about dyslexia differently and part of that is talking about the reality of dyslexia. And what coould be more reality than 'Dysleixa Fails'. It's okay to talk about dyslexia fails. Lets face it, it happens to us all and talking about it helps to better understand dyslexia, and... also just have a laugh a...
Jan 30, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Episode 4 - Understanding What is Dyslexia If we better understand dyslexia better we can work out better systems to support us. The more we understand dyslexia, it does two things: We understand better systems to support us, and We can better accept the challenges of dyslexia. Talking to other people with dyslexia and understanding the reality of dyslexia, with the broader range of challenges beyond under spelling and reading, helps to feel less isolated and alone. When you know that you're not...
Jan 23, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Epiosde 3 - Dyslexia and Feeling Tired Do you take breaks? The challenges for adults with dyslexia go far beyond spelling and reading which is what dyslexia is most commonly known for. At Dyslexia in Adults, we are determined to talk about the reality of being an adult with dyslexia, which includes addressing all of the challenges that comes with it and addressing what support is really needed. Something that is not often discussed is how dyslexia affects energy levels and feeling tired. In this...
Jan 15, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Episode 2 - Dyslexia in Adults, The Strengths I don't like to refer to dyslexia as a "Superpower". I feel that terming dyslexia as a "Superpower" alienates people, I think it sets the bar too high, and I don't believe it truly highlights the reality of dyslexia in adults. I like to look at dyslexia strengths alongside the challenges and weaknesses. This is important as I believe it helps to recognise that the challenges and our strengths go hand-in-hand. Key topics: - Talking about Dyslexic Stre...
Jan 15, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Episode 1 - Dyslexia, A Little About Me Welcome to the Dyslexia in Adults Podcast! I feel like the topic of dyslexia, specifically in adults , has been forgotten and I intend to fill that need to support fellow dyslexics to navigate life with Dyslexia in adulthood. I started Dyslexia in Adults out of frustration. When I needed information on how to deal with adult issues as someone with dyslexia, there was only information on dyslexia in children. The subject of dyslexia in adults seemed to be s...
Jan 15, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Episode 0 - Dyslexia in Adults Trailer. Welcome to the Dyslexia in Adults podcast. I'm Natalie, the Founder of Dyslexia in Adults, and I am incredibly passionate about talking specifically about adult dyslexia. It frustrates me so much when people talk about child dyslexia with only a cursory mention of adult dyslexia. When you think about it, there are more adults with dyslexia as nearly seventy percent of the worlds population are over the age of eighteen! There is also a wave of adults being ...
Jan 15, 2023•2 min
