The best and most import hack of them all. Surround yourself with great friends that you care about and they care about you. Your friends are great for proofreading that application you are about to make or website you have built (like the number of my friends who proofread this one). Not only a proofreader, you can have some fun times laughing and making humour of your dyslexic works. They’re a good sounding board for understanding the issue non-dyslexics have with things and highlighting your positive traits.
Episode 52 – Overcoming Struggles and Embracing Neurodiversity at GSK with Danielle Cudjoe-Michalski
In this episode of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show, Matt sat down with Danielle Cudjoe-Michalski. She shared her journey of overcoming challenges and embracing her strengths.
Danielle’s experience with dyslexia during her degree studies influenced her career choices. Her determination led her to secure a position at GSK, where she faced and overcame obstacles along the way.
She recounted an incident where her dyslexia was unintentionally revealed by a colleague, prompting her later on to raise awareness and educate others about neurodiversity.
Danielle also discussed the importance of self-care and managing energy to avoid burnout. Her journey of self-discovery helped her find a job that suited her unique work style.
She highlighted the significance of the GSK Neurodiversity network, which fosters inclusivity and diversity within the organization.
Additionally, Danielle shared her experiences of balancing her coaching business alongside her full-time job, emphasizing the rewards and challenges.
