Guest on – Dyslexia Explored Podcast

In this episode, we feature Philip Long, a successful individual with dyslexia who overcame significant challenges. Written off at school and work, Philip’s perseverance led him to earn a master’s degree and become a business advisor. He now shares his story to help others navigate their dyslexia journey. Philip founded the “Success with Dyslexia” community, offering a safe space for parents, children, and adults to find support, advice, and resources. This episode highlights his inspiring journey from struggling in school to empowering others through coaching, community support, and embracing dyslexic strengths.

In Episode 55 of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show, host Matt engages in a conversation with Jo Rees, the founder of Another Way Round Dyslexia Support. With over two decades of experience as a primary school teacher and a background as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), Jo shares her personal journey of discovering her own dyslexia while working as a teacher. She opens up about the challenges she faced and the strategies she implemented to overcome them.

Jo also discusses the profound impact of dyslexia on her postnatal depression and how she found her own path of self-discovery. As a mother of three children with dyslexia, Jo provides valuable insights into balancing motherhood and a teaching career, making career changes to accommodate her family’s needs.

The episode dives deep into Jo’s son’s journey with dyslexia, exploring strategies to help him stay focused and find his moment. Jo shares her experiences supporting her two daughters’ education, highlighting the differences compared to her son’s journey. Additionally, Jo talks about establishing her own business, Another Way Round Dyslexia Support, and her surprising success on TikTok.

Don’t miss this enlightening episode where Jo Rees offers a wealth of knowledge and personal anecdotes, empowering individuals with dyslexia and providing invaluable support for parents and adults.

In this podcast episode, Matthew and Mark Woodward from neurobox discuss indirect support for individuals with dyslexia. The focus is on training middle managers in organizations to effectively lead people with neurodiversity, like dyslexia. This approach goes beyond legal compliance, delving into understanding the unique needs of neurodiverse individuals and providing appropriate support. Dyslexic thinking and problem-solving methods, often unconventional, are highlighted. Supportive leaders create an environment where neurodiverse team members thrive and feel understood, reducing the burden of hiding their challenges. Remaining curious and open-minded as leaders alleviates pressure and encourages collaboration, optimizing dyslexic strengths. Mark, a seasoned coach, shares his expertise in coaching and training individuals, teams, and managers to empower those with neurodiversities. Having similar traits to dyslexia himself, Mark’s dedication to supporting neurodiverse individuals stems from personal connection.