Dyslexic Design Thinking

In this episode, Gil interviews Chris Arnold, founder of CONNECT2 and co-founder of Dyversity Lab. They discuss dyslexic creativity, the impact of acknowledging dyslexic talent, creating a psychologically safe environment, psychometric profiling, and the work of the Diversity Lab.

Gil welcomes Joe Fuld, the founder and president of The Campaign Workshop, a consulting firm that specializes in political and advocacy campaigns. Joe talks to Gil about why dyslexics make great entrepreneurs, how his dyslexia disclosure impacted his career and what mentors can teach us about our differences. For more information: The Campaign Workshop (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) The Campaign Workshop Advocacy Training Program How to Win a Campaign How to Win a Campaign on Spotify Confessions of a Dyslexic Entrepreneur by Joe Fuld

Gil welcomes rocket scientist, adventure athlete and motivational speaker Meghan Buchanan to the podcast! Meghan talks to Gil about her pursuit of the explorer's grand slam, how she became a "fire chief" in her career and what her GGRIT philosophy can teach us about dyslexia.

Stu Shader talks to Gil about bringing a conference on neurodiversity to Silicon Valley, how companies are challenging assumptions about employees with differences, and what raising dyslexic children can teach parents about their own dyslexia.

Dyslexic Advantage founders Drs. Brock & Fernette Eide talk to Gil about patterns they’ve noticed among dyslexic creatives, why dyslexics make good astrophysicists and what they’ve learned in the decade since their groundbreaking book was published. For more information: Dyslexic Advantage Book Dyslexic Advantage Newsletter Donate to Dyslexic Advantage

Claire Shepherd is helping us kick off the new season of the Dyslexic Design Thinking podcast. The Unispace COO joins host Gil Gershoni to talk about how we can optimize workspaces to be more inclusive, more collaborative and more productive. Unispace has created spaces for Microsoft, Nike, Coca-Cola, GE and Verizon. For more information: The Dyslexia Association Claire Shepherd’s LinkedIn Fast Company article

Individuals with dyslexia benefit from support networks and strong communities. How does dyslexia teach us to dissolve boundaries and strengthen connections? Creative director Gil Gershoni and co-hosts Kate Power and Kathy Iwanczak Forsyth explore dyslexia's and design thinking's impact on community-building.    Guests Include:  Holly Tucker, entrepreneur   Guy Singh-Watson, Riverford Organic Farmers founder  Dom Wilder, furniture designer and entrepreneur Follow DDT on Instagram Subscribe to our email list Read Gil's Medium articles

Dyslexia helps creatives bring a unique perspective to their work. Does this mean that dyslexia is influencing new standards for visual aesthetics? Creative director Gil Gershoni and co-hosts Kate Power and Kathy Iwanczak Forsyth discuss dyslexia’s role in art, film and media with a panel of creatives with dyslexia.   Guests Include:  Aaron Wolf, actor, writer, and director  Christian Boer, typographer with dyslexia  Lennie Varvarides, DYSPLA founder  Kazimir Bielecki, DYSPLA creative director More from Dyslexic Design Thinking: Follow DDT on Instagram Subscribe to our email list Read Gil's Medium articles

What does it mean to be a champion in your chosen profession? Creative director Gil Gershoni talks dyslexia, empathy and success with panel of people with jobs that require them to get up-close and personal on a regular basis.   Guests Include:  Lloyd Everitt, TV and film actor  Ruqsana Begum, Muay Thai champion  Obi Ohaka Daniel, social worker for people with learning differences More from Dyslexic Design Thinking: Follow DDT on Instagram Subscribe to our email list Read Gil's Medium articles

What can dyslexia teach us about nurturing curiosity and creative modes of thinking? Creative director Gil Gershoni and co-hosts Kate Power and Kathy Iwanczak Forsyth look into dyslexia’s role in science and academic research as they chat with an exciting panel of experts.    Guests Include:  James Kinross, surgeon and Imperial College London lecturer  Nicole Ofiesh, cognitive and behavioral scientist  Sara Rankin, professor of leukocyte and stem cell biology More from Dyslexic Design Thinking: Follow DDT on Instagram Subscribe to our email list Read Gil's Medium articles