Kate Griggs on Dyslexia: "Be as disruptive as you want"

03/27/24 • 45 min

Kate Griggs, the renowned author, TED X Speaker, and CEO of 'Made by Dyslexia' coined "dyslexic thinking," a term which is now recognised by dictionary.com and LinkedIn.

Her influence spans major corporations like Virgin, Microsoft, and Ernst & Young, where dyslexic thinking is now valued as indispensable skill.

In this chat with Ben, Kate explores how to support dyslexic learners, why 35% of company founders are dyslexic and the power of big-picture thinking. They also uncover the fascinating story behind her creation of the "Dyslexic Sperm Bank".

WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast

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On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.

Host: Ben Branson

Producer: Bella Neale

Video Editor: Chris Hyde

Social Media Manager: Charlie Young

Music: Jackson Greenberg

Brought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348

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Kate Griggs, the renowned author, TED X Speaker, and CEO of 'Made by Dyslexia' coined "dyslexic thinking," a term which is now recognised by dictionary.com and LinkedIn.

Her influence spans major corporations like Virgin, Microsoft, and Ernst & Young, where dyslexic thinking is now valued as indispensable skill.

WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast

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Host: Ben Branson

Producer: Bella Neale

Video Editor: Chris Hyde

Social Media Manager: Charlie Young

Music: Jackson Greenberg

Brought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348

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Website: www.hidden20.org

Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast

Ben Branson @seedlip_ben

Kate Griggs @kate_griggs

If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green light" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity.

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Previous Episode

Chelcee Grimes & Dr Tony Lloyd on ADHD

To celebrate Neurodiversity Celebration Week we are excited to welcome two HUGE guests to THE HIDDEN 20%.

Introducing the 'slash-slasher' - Footballer, Songwriter, Artist, Television Presenter and Pokemon Enthusiast - Chelcee Grimes. Chelcee is an ADHD megastar who pens hits for Dua Lipa by day, presents for the BBC by day and also holds up the midfield by day. By night, she's curled up in pyjamas looking at her Charizard shiny and refusing to go to networking events - because let's face it, if you had 3+ jobs & a neurodivergent brain you'd do the same too.

ADHD Foundation's Dr Tony Lloyd is a megalith in neurodiversity having held the position of CEO in the ADHD Foundation since 2011. The ADHD Foundation is the UK's leading neurodiversity charity, offering a strength-based, lifespan service for the 1 in 5 of us who live with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, DCD, Dyscalculia, OCD, Tourette's Syndrome and more. Dr. Lloyd is a seasoned Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, with substantial expertise in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and educational environments.

Dr Tony Lloyd diagnosed Chelcee Grimes with ADHD himself - their relationship is truly special and we were honoured to have them appear together on THE HIDDEN 20%.

WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast

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Host: Ben Branson

Producer: Bella Neale

Video Editor: Chris Hyde

Social Media Manager: Charlie Young

Music: Jackson Greenberg

Brought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348

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Ben Branson @seedlip_ben

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Next Episode

Meet the Doctor Who Diagnosed My Autism and ADHD

To celebrate Autism Awareness Week, Ben chats with Renata Fialho, the Clinical Psychologist & Researcher who diagnosed him with Autism & ADHD.

They delve into the private diagnosis process, the inner workings on the NHS and why ND women are frequently misdiagnosed with depression.

Renata also bravely shares how she tragicly lost a neurodivergent patient in crisis, delving into the emotional impact and the need for mental health support.

WATCH the full episode at www.youtube.com/@hidden20podcast

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Host: Ben Branson

Producer: Bella Neale

Video Editor: Chris Hyde

Social Media Manager: Charlie Young

Music: Jackson Greenberg

Brought to you by charity Prism ND #1203348

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@DrRenataFialho (LinkedIn)

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