Lessons In Dyslexic Thinking

UK intelligence agency, GCHQ, has valued Dyslexic Thinking for over 100 years. It recruits 4 times as many dyslexics to its apprentice scheme. But what makes dyslexics such good spies? Join Kate as she talks to former Director of GCHQ, Sir Jeremy Fleming, and two dyslexic spies in the field, on how Dyslexic Thinking keeps the country safe. This episode was recorded live at the World Dyslexia Assembly NYC, and virtually with 2 spies in the field. It may self-destruct when you finish listening to it.

This podcast is sponsored by Microsoft, who like us are passionate about empowering Dyslexic Thinking. Check out their brilliant Immersive Reader, free across several Microsoft 365 apps, which helps Dyslexic Thinkers to fly, here: https://aka.ms/ImmersiveReader-Demo

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Barbara Corcoran started with a $1000 dollar loan and turned it into a $66 million dollar real estate business by thinking differently. Listen in to hear which of her Dyslexic Thinking skills is her secret card on US show Shark Tank and how starting your own business can be the ticket to any dyslexic’s success. But despite everything she has achieved, find out what thoughts still haunt her and how she tackles negative self-talk – head on. A must listen for any dyslexic who’s ever experienced imposter syndrome.

This podcast is sponsored by Microsoft, who like us are passionate about empowering Dyslexic Thinking. Check out their brilliant Immersive Reader, free across several Microsoft 365 apps, which helps Dyslexic Thinkers to fly, here: https://aka.ms/ImmersiveReader-Demo

Powerful stories | Experts in Dyslexic Thinking | Inspiring dyslexics

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Website: https://www.madebydyslexia.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madebydyslexia

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadeByDyslexia

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40% of inmates in NYC’s largest prison (Rikers Island) are dyslexic. Mayor Eric Adams was almost one of them. He tells Kate how he went from the wrong side of the tracks to becoming Head of the Police Department and then Mayor of New York City . Find out how his Dyslexic Thinking helps him to see things differently, why he’s driven to empower Dyslexic Thinking in every school and close the school to prison pipeline and what advice he’d give to his 7 year old self. A powerful and emotional Lesson In Dyslexic Thinking.

This podcast is sponsored by Microsoft, who like us are passionate about empowering Dyslexic Thinking. Check out their brilliant Immersive Reader, free across several Microsoft 365 apps, which helps Dyslexic Thinkers to fly, here: https://aka.ms/ImmersiveReader-Demo

Powerful stories | Experts in Dyslexic Thinking | Inspiring dyslexics

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Website: https://www.madebydyslexia.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madebydyslexia

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadeByDyslexia

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Richard Branson says he wouldn’t have created the Virgin Empire if he hadn’t been dyslexic. But which of his Dyslexic Thinking skills have most helped him build one of the world’s most loved brands? Every dyslexic has a champion – someone who believed in them and fought their corner – and someone who shares your highs and lows. But who is Richard’s? And find out why Richard thinks the work he’s done with Made By Dyslexia is a legacy he’s most proud of.

This podcast is sponsored by Microsoft, who like us are passionate about empowering Dyslexic Thinking. Check out their brilliant Immersive Reader, free across several Microsoft 365 apps, which helps Dyslexic Thinkers to fly, here: https://aka.ms/ImmersiveReader-Demo

Powerful stories | Experts in Dyslexic Thinking | Inspiring dyslexics

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Website: https://www.madebydyslexia.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madebydyslexia

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadeByDyslexia

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/madebydyslexia

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Welcome to Lessons in Dyslexic Thinking - conversations with some of the world’s most inspiring dyslexics, where we learn what Dyslexic Thinking is and how we can employ it to change the world.

This podcast is sponsored by Microsoft, who like us are passionate about empowering Dyslexic Thinking. Check out their brilliant Immersive Reader, free across several Microsoft 365 apps, which helps Dyslexic Thinkers to fly, here: https://aka.ms/ImmersiveReader-Demo

Powerful stories | Experts in Dyslexic Thinking | Inspiring dyslexics

Thank you for listening.

Website: https://www.madebydyslexia.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madebydyslexia

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadeByDyslexia

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/madebydyslexia

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madebydyslexia

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