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

In this episode of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show, Matt is talking to Armelle McGeachie, founder of Girls with Dyslexia.
During this podcast you will find out that Armelle had a feeling that she was dyslexic from a very young age, but did get a diagnosis until age 21. Interestingly, she had already been employing lots of dyslexic, friendly tactics that she had found through self-discovery during her time at school, particularly during her GCSEs. But having the official diagnosis allowed her to get the appropriate coaching, making her final year of university a lot easier.

Discover the origin of assistive technology transforming the lives of dyslexic individuals worldwide in this podcast episode featuring Martin, the CEO and founder of texthelp. Initially created to aid his father’s communication post-stroke, texthelp now develops assistive technology software for dyslexia across various computer applications. Martin, honored with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 award, is dedicated to empowering dyslexic individuals in the workplace and assisting employers in supporting their dyslexic colleagues. The impact extends beyond leveling the playing field for dyslexics, as this technology enhances productivity for neurotypical colleagues as well. By overcoming typical dyslexic challenges, assistive technology allows individuals to leverage their unique strengths. Key topics include strokes, computer software, assistive technology, and supporting dyslexic individuals in the workplace.

Matt Bird, the Founder CEO of ‘PublishU,’ overcame early struggles in remedial English classes and the belief that he was unintelligent. It wasn’t until his 20s, with his mother’s suggestion, that he discovered he might be dyslexic. This revelation explained the difficulties he faced during his school years. Matt transformed his life by becoming a successful author, with 20 books to his name, winning Book of the Year awards, and contributing to publications like The Times.

He now coaches more than 100 individuals annually to fulfill their dream of becoming authors and publishes over 50 books a year. Matt’s motto is that anyone can write a book. Additionally, he founded the global foundation NAYBA, which supports churches worldwide in promoting neighborly love. In this podcast episode, Matt Bird discusses his journey from feeling unintelligent to discovering his dyslexia and shares insights on writing a book. Key topics include growing up with self-doubt, discovering dyslexia in his 20s, his journey to becoming an author, and his mission to help others achieve their book-writing dreams.