Episode 55 - Understanding Dyslexic Strengths to Grow Confidence This is the last episode in the 'Growing Confidence ' series. All throughout January I have been talking about confidence as I feel without it you won't be able to find sustainable success because of dyslexia as opposed to despite of it. When we talk about managing the challenges with dyslexia and hacks to navigate the challenges, we're not really addressing the root cause of the issues block success and feeling accepting of your d...
Jan 15, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Episode 54 - How to Build Confidence with Dyslexia I honestly believe that, no matter what strategies or 'hacks' you put in place to navigate the challenges of dyslexia, without confidence you'll never fully embrace your dyslexia and truly understand your strengths . See, when your focus is on navigating or avoiding the challenges, you fail to see the strengths which is iconically the first step to building confidence with dyslexia and believing in yourself. I too, as a fellow dyslexic adult, do...
Jan 08, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Episode 53 - Confidence with Dyslexia Are you ready for 2024? Lets make 2024 the year where every dyslexic aduldts builds confidence, because with confidence we can begin to overcome any challenge we face! This is why the first episode of 2024 discusses how you can build confidence and why it's so important to unlock everything else. In this episode I use a real world examples from some of my 1:1 coaching sessions I have with other dyslexic adults! Key topics: What confidence looks like, Why bui...
Jan 02, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Episode 52 - Dyslexia at Christmas For a little bit of Christmas fun, I though I'd share with you some of the common, and sometime funny, dyslexia moment which makes Christmas time an interesting challenge for adults with Dyslexia! Dyslexia in Adults is Sponsored by Microsoft 's Accessibility Software The Be You campaign highlights how a range of Microsoft digital tools can make everyday life more accessible for people with Dyslexia, whether attending a university lecture, writing a best man spe...
Dec 26, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Episode 51 - Dyslexia and Spelling At the time of publishing this episode, the Dyslexia in Adults podcast has been running for almost 1 year and has been downloaded over 45,000 times! This is amazing and I am touched that so many of you find this podcast and listen weekly! If you are one of thoes weekly listners, drop me a message to my social media to let me know and ask me a question about dyslexia, or share wil me a dyslexic challenge you have experienced yourself! Now, for this episode, I am...
Dec 18, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Episode 50 - Your Questions about Dyslexia Answered Ever had a burning question about dyslexia as an adult or about 'Dyslexia in Adults'? Well... In this episode, I answer your questions posed to me on Instagram! Where did Dyslexia in Adults Start? Where did I learn so much about Dyslexia for adults? What is it like leading a team of dyslexic adults? Listne now and if you have any questions send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram! I look forward to hearing from you! Dyslexia in Adults is Spon...
Dec 11, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Episode 49 - How to Cope if Things are Going Badly with Dyslexia Have you ever been ina position where your probational period has been extended, or your performance has been under review and yet you know that some of the challenges you face affecting these 'work issues' is down to your dyslexia? I have! And I know what it feels like. And I also come through on the other side and I am a le to share tips and advice with my 1:1 clients. In this Episode, I share them with you now! In this episode I...
Dec 04, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Episode 48 - Working Memory and Dyslexia "I knew what she asked me, but my brain was still processing so I made the answer up!" I think everyone with dyslexia knows how this feels. When you're asked a question, sometimes even a very simple strightforward question, and it takes time for your brain to porcess what was asked and what your response should be. In this epiosde, I tell you a story of when this happened to me very recently and what I did to overcome some of the negative feelings associa...
Nov 27, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Episode 47 - Listen to the Whisper Do you hear that little whisper of a voice in your head "Maybe I CAN do this!?" Listen to it! Typically, as peoiple with dyslexia, we are very use to hearing what has been told to us our whole lives; that we're not capable, we can't do this, we're lazy, and it goes on! But have you ever heard that litlle whisper of a voice in teh back of your head giving you hope and will to think "maybe I CAN do this!?". Well... let me tell you. You NEED to listen to the whisp...
Nov 20, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Episode 46 - Thinking Differently About Dyslexic Strengths This week's epsiode is a Rewind of one of our popular episodes, episode No.2 'Dyslexic Strengths'1 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...
Nov 13, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Episode 45 - Dyslexia and Saying What Comes to Mind Are you always eager to say what comes to your mind? Does it feel like you need to burst it out before you forget it!? Or, when you are in a meeting, do you feel like botteling what you have to say up, and think, "well it's so obvious I am sure they have thought of it." Yep! Me too! I think this is very common with dyslexic people! Well, the good news there is a way around this dyslexic challenge. The bad news is... its practice! In this episod...
Nov 06, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Episode 44 - Dyslexia and Feeling Rejected In this episode I share with you stories from my life which lead to negative feelings because of the challenges of dyslexia. Feelings of rejection, feeling worried and anxious al of the time, feeling "Why me!" Can I give my dyslexia back! I also share how learning to understand my dyslexia and accept the challenges and lean into the strengths and ultimately change my mindset to find success, because of dyslexia! I hope by sharing these stories you will ...
Oct 30, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Episode 43 - Microsoft and Assistive Technology The episode this week is a special episode as it kicks off Dyslexia in Adults collaboration with Microsoft to help celebrate and raise awareness of their 'Be You!' Campaign which is set up to showcase all the amazing features that come built-in to Microsoft products to help people with Dyslexia! And who better to talk to about the 'Be You!' campaign than the creator her self Kelly Monday! In this interview I speak with Kelly all about the campaign ...
Oct 23, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Episode 42 - Coping With Negativity Do you feel your dyslexia is holding you back? It is understood that, by the age of 10, a person with ADHD will receive over 20,000 negative comments relating to their ADHD. Whilst this statistic is specific to ADHD, it is expected that this is also the case for people with all neurodiversites especially dyslexia. And if that is the number by age 10, imagine what the number is when you reach adulthood! The fact is that, whist attitudes may be getting better wi...
Oct 16, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Episode 41 - My Dyslexic Mistake The best of us get it wrong. None is perfect! In true authenticity and openess I wanted to share with you a recent dyslexic mistake I made to prove to you that we all have those moments when we make mistakes. Even when you have the best systems in place the inevtialbe can happen and mistakes can occre. I will also tell you how having the right systems in place meant that I could understand what went wrong, not blame myself and move on from the mistake instead of ...
Oct 09, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Episode 40 - Dyslexia Awareness Week Its Dyslexia Awareness Week 2023 and in this episode I share with you what I believe companies should be sharing and considering to make a pledge for their dyslexic employees. Key topics: What I believe employers should be speaking about and considering, and How to share with your employer that you have dyslexia! Keywords: dyslexia, dyslexic, mindset, self-limiting beliefs, personal growth, reframing, success, can-do attitude, dyslexia coaching, overcoming ch...
Oct 02, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Episode 39 - Most Common Dyslexic Challenges In this episode I go through some of the most common dyslexic challlenges that I have discovered through thousands of conversations with other dyslexic poeple across the world! I also go through some ways to navigate these challenges. Key topics: What are some of the most common dyslexic challenges, and How I can navigate these challenges! Keywords: dyslexia, dyslexic, mindset, self-limiting beliefs, personal growth, reframing, success, can-do attitud...
Sep 25, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Episode 38 - Public Speaking with Dyslexia What's your thoughts on Public Speaking? Hate it! Rather not! Worried I will loose track of what I am saying or forget a word! If I have too! Yes! Great! I love public speaking! Whatever your take on public speaking is, most people with dyslexia should be great at it, with practice, strategies for the odd mistake or challenge, and most importantly CONFIDENCE. Yes, I am back on the Confidence picket line! There are specific dyslexic strengths which make ...
Sep 18, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Episode 37 - Dyslexia and Resiliance The point I am trying to make with effectively managing dyslexia is NOT "fixing it" so that you never struggle again. NO! It's about understanding the challenges, recognising your strengths, and most importantly... ...how quickly you can 'bounce back' from a set back or something embarrassing because of your dyslexic challenges. This is a mindset shift to build resilience and nota one trick fix. In this episode, I go through with you some of the more common e...
Sep 11, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Episode 36 - How to Reduce Dyslexic Mistakes Are you done with the sneaky dyslexic mistakes that creep into reports, presentations, emails, and the like? Well... In this week's episode, I share with you the most effective way to reduce these mistakes, and it's not what you might think. I have spoken to thousands of people with dyslexia, many of which through 1:1 coaching, and the most common yet under valued ways to reduce dyslexic mistakes that beats all other "hacks" which is to... ...SLOW DOW...
Sep 04, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Episode 35 - Dyslexic People Work Hard Dyslexic people work hard and can go to extreme lengths to prepare (and sometimes over prepare) just to feel that we're keeping up with others. This hard working ethic is a great strength of dyslexia and sometimes goes massively unnoticed by others. However, I have heard of, and experienced myself, so many times where our hard working ethic and over preparedness can go too far to our peril. Going to extreme lengths, working hard to make sure we're 'keeping ...
Aug 28, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Episode 34 - Dyslexia, Change your Mindset Some times all we want is a new system, hack, or tip that will change how we cope with the challenges of dyslexia. I say, whilst they are all good things, FIRST, we need to change our mindset about how we view our dyslexia challenges. In this episode I share with you why focusing on our midset around dyslexia first is most imporant when we consider setting up systems and 'hacks' that create those ever lasting changes in how we tackle the challenges with...
Aug 21, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Episode 33 - Dyslexia Seen Differently What I always hear from people, when we talk about systems to work with your brain, is... ..."But I don't want to be seen differently." or "But I just want to be 'Normal'!" Well...Sorry...The reality is that...that will never happen. Sorry. Nor do you want to be "Normal". Putting systems in place help you to lean into what makes you different and helps you to succeed in your strongest areas. And if that works for you, you cares what other people think! I wo...
Aug 14, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Episode 32 - Dyslexia and Feeling Tired : Rewind This week's episode is a rewind back to episode 3 where I talk in detail about dyslexia and feeling tired. This topic is not talked alot about but is so important. Most people don't even consider this a dyslexic challenge. Epsiode 3 has been our most popular episode and it is so early on in this series of podcasts that I thought it would be worth sharing again as so many people would have missed it when it was first published. The topics are so im...
Aug 07, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Episode 31 - The Worst Kind of Boss for people with Dyslexia ***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. Have you felt like you can't wait to get away from a boss or manager? Often what I've found is that you want to leave that boss or manager so much that you jump straight into another job with similar issues. ...
Jul 31, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Episode 30 - Dyslexia and Slow Processing ***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. How much do you understand about dyslexia and slow processing? Slow processing is one of those dyslexia challenges which is possibly the worst for impacting confidence. I get it all the time! Some of the simplest questions take...
Jul 24, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Episode 29 - Dyslexia Makes me Feel Stupid ***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. Does having dyslexia make you feel "stupid"? It used to make me feel this way so much that this word "stupid" is for me the worst word in the dictionary! I've had enough people in my life use this word to describe me. But, I d...
Jul 17, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Episode 28 - Jobs Dyslexic People Can't Do ***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 often used to think that there were some jobs that dyslexic people just couldn't do. Now, after meeting 1,000's of people with dyslexia, from all backgrounds and careers, I have to say I have been supprised by the vast varie...
Jul 10, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Episode 27 - Building Confidence with Dyslexia ***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. If dyslexia is the source of our lack in confidence, then dyslexia can be our source of confidence too. When we reframe the lense in which we view our dyslexia we can find our strengths in our dyslexia, we can accept our c...
Jul 03, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Episode 26 - I can't because I am Dyslexic ***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 can't do that, I am dyslexic... Is what I used to say to myself ALL the time. I used to rule my life by what I believed I couldn't do BECAUSE I have dyslexia. I let this modest stop me from doing some many things, like learn...
Jun 26, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 26
