The Gift of Dyslexia: The Book that Completely Changed my World

Entrepreneur and author Jamie Waller believes that early support is crucial for people with dyslexia, impacting whether they achieve success or fall into adversity. Dyslexia affects 35% of entrepreneurs and up to 50% of prisoners, highlighting the narrow path between success and failure for many. Jamie, author of *The Dyslexic Edge*, shares his story of overcoming a challenging childhood in London, where his teachers gave up on him. With the help of a supportive mother and joining the Imps Motorcycle Display team, Jamie found his way to entrepreneurship, becoming a multimillionaire by his twenties. His book explores how dyslexia can be a strength, showcasing interviews with successful dyslexics like Sir Richard Branson, Theo Paphitis, and Kelly Hoppen. Jamie aims to shift perceptions, demonstrating how dyslexic thinking can offer a distinct advantage in life and business.

In this podcast episode, host Matthew Head interviews Lou Barnes, a former primary school teacher with 20 years of experience, who sought new ways to support children with dyslexia. Frustrated by the traditional education system labeling students as ‘lazy’ or ‘naughty,’ Lou believed there was more to their struggles. After trying various teaching methods, Lou discovered Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and saw its potential to transform learning for dyslexic students. Deeply inspired, she trained in NLP and integrated it into her teaching, witnessing remarkable results. Eventually, Lou left full-time teaching to focus solely on NLP. Find out how NLP might offer solutions for dyslexia in this compelling episode.

Welcome to episode 50 of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show! In this special episode, host Matt is joined by his old friend Richard Elliott Kirk, who appeared on the first two episodes of the podcast. As they catch up, they discuss how the podcast has grown since its launch in July 2021 and some of the highlights from previous episodes.

Matt and Richard reminisce about their friendship that has lasted over 25 years, including Matt’s role as one of the best men at Richard’s wedding. They also share the genesis of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show and how it has evolved since the first two episodes that Richard was on.