Finding purpose and embracing your gift with Richard Jacobs
Episode Description:This week on the podcast, Andrew meets CEO and author - Richard Jacobs. In their conversation, Andrew asks Richard what his work in behavioural therapy entails. They also discuss how conformity by its very nature will never bring out the best in us, and Richard explains why the low boredom threshold he gets from ADHD helps him inject more passion into everything he does.About the host:The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm.Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice and inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of dyslexia into a gift.About the guest:Richard Jacobs is the CEO of YES (www.yesindeed.com), a groundbreaking training and development company training up Change Leaders around the world. Richard has pioneered new forms of learning using interactive theatre and film, storytelling, Socratic questioning and behavioural science. He delivers training on Change, Communication, Creativity, Collaboration, Leadership and Purpose. He is also the author of the book 7 Questions to Find Your Purpose.Resources:http://yesindeed.com/http://theinvisiblegift.com/https://www.kitall.co.uk/https://www.onefineplay.com/
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Breaking the TikTok algorithm & embracing neurodiversity with Dayna Halliwell
Episode Description:This week on the podcast, Andrew meets actor, writer, and content creator - Dayna Halliwell. In their conversation, Dayna explains how she started her massive tiktok channel. They also discuss the the pitfalls and challenges of being on social media when you’re neurodivergent. And Dayna shares the story of when she accidentally texted her date a message he really wasn’t meant to see.About the host:The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm.Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice and inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of dyslexia into a gift.About the guest:Dayna Halliwell, otherwise known as Dyslexicdayna on social media, is a disabled actor, writer, theatre practitioner and content creator. In 2021, she started to upload comedy sketches to TikTok, to try and raise awareness for how poorly the dyslexic and dyspraxia community are treated in society - particularly in the education system. In less than a year she managed to grow her channel to 100,000 followers. In her videos Dayna talks about her story and experiences with dyslexia and dyspraxia, how she dealt with school life - bullies, classes and tests.Resources:https://www.tiktok.com/@dyslexicdayna?lang=enhttp://theinvisiblegift.com/https://www.kitall.co.uk/https://www.onefineplay.com/
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The View School & fighting for change with Julian Roberts
Episode Description:This week on the podcast, Andrew meets school proprietor and spokesperson - Julian Roberts.In their conversation, Julian details why he founded The View School and what they do differently for their kids. Julian also tells me about the time he was told to leave the class because he wasn’t reading well enough, and what his invisible gift is!About the host:The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm.Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice and inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of dyslexia into a gift.About the guest:Julian has been involved with supporting young people with High Functioning Autism and Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties for over 17 years. Holding a Honours Degree with an SEN specialism, a post graduate certificate in Autism; Julian has an extensive knowledge of Autism and how this impacts upon the individual and those around them.Julian has a background in brand development for the likes of Persil, Abbey National, Marks and Spencer and Tesco. Julian formed SENviews ltd in April 2018, a training and support service for schools, colleges and parents in meeting the needs of SEN, and particularly Autistic young people.Most recently Julian has been focused on setting up and opening The View School, a specialist SEMH & ASD secondary school in Edenbridge, Kent www.theviewschool.org. Opening in September 2019, The View School provides an opportunity for education and personal development to those young people who can not meet the demands of other educational settings.Resources:https://www.theviewschool.org/http://theinvisiblegift.com/https://www.kitall.co.uk/https://www.onefineplay.com/
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Positive dyslexia with Katrina Cochrane
Episode Description:This week on the podcast, Andrew speaks to Katrina Cochrane - founder and owner of Positive Dyslexia - an organisation that focuses on diagnostic assessments for children and adults & provides training for companies.In their conversation, Katrina reveals how she learned she was neuro-divergent late in life. They also discuss why the way neurodiversity is viewed has changed over the years. And Andrew and Katrina discuss what the neurodivergent community needs to do if there is going to be real change.About the host:The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm.Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice and inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of dyslexia into a gift.About the guest:Katrina Cochrane is one of the world’s leading experts on Dyslexia and learning difficulties. She started her career as a learning support teacher, and has worked her way up to become the founder and owner of Positive Dyslexia. Positive Dyslexia primarily focuses on diagnostic assessments for children and adults, however does also offer awareness training for companies, INSET training at schools and colleges and masterclasses from other experts who share their experiences with dyslexia and other Neurodiversity’s. Katrina also volunteers for dyslexia charities, such as Adult Dyslexia Care and British Dyslexia Association.Resources:https://www.positivedyslexia.co.uk/http://theinvisiblegift.com/https://www.kitall.co.uk/https://www.onefineplay.com/
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Countdown to The Dyslexia Show with Arran Smith
Episode Description:This week on the podcast, Andrew meets Managing Director of SEND group, the UK Dyslexia and SEND Consultant at Microsoft, and also director and founder of The Dyslexia Show - Arran Smith.In their conversation, Andrew learns about the teacher that changed everything for Arran. They also discuss sensory overload, and Arran explains why spotlighting hidden disabilities is the key to getting support.About the host:The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm.Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice and inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of dyslexia into a gift.About the guest:Arran Smith is the Managing Director of SEND group, as well as the UK Dyslexia and SEND Consultant at Microsoft. Arran also directs and founded The Dyslexia Show - an event for everyone with dyslexia, neurodiversity, as well as people, businesses, and organisations supporting and working with them. At the show there are seminars, workshops, various types of support, and the opportunity to discover the latest developments in the field of dyslexia.He is a Trustee at the British Dyslexia Association, Chairman of The Leicestershire Dyslexia Association, Consultant at The Levels School, and a Director at Read Successfully Tugs.Resources:https://dyslexiashow.co.uk/http://theinvisiblegift.com/https://www.kitall.co.uk/https://www.onefineplay.com/
Welcome to The Invisible Gift, the show all about turning the Neurodiversity into possibility.
Andrew Kitley grew up knowing he was different. His dyslexia and ADHD made it difficult for Andrew to learn the same way others did in school. Despite Andrew possessing exceptional abilities in other areas, he was told he had a problem, a disability. Andrew left school frustrated, unfulfilled, without reaching his full potential.
This could have been a disaster but it turned out to be a blessing. Andrew would work his way up the literal and metaphorical ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: a structural engineering firm. Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK.
Now, Andrew is under no illusion he has a gift. His dyslexia, his neurodiversity, has made him determined, adaptive, and creative. Andrew is on a mission to learn more about neurodiversity. How it can challenge, define, and empower. In The Invisible Gift, Andrew will seek the advice and inspiration of another trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning their challenge into an invisible gift.
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