Dyslexia Unfiltered

In Episode 9 of Dyslexia Unfiltered, host Andrea Pickard explores self confidence and imposter syndrome and how our experiences as dyslexic thinkers can shape the way we see ourselves.

Andrea shares some personal stories about struggling with confidence from a young age, including her experiences at school before she knew she was dyslexic, feeling afraid of giving the wrong answer and being naturally shy and introverted.

Andrea also ...

Episode 2 explores why goals matter for dyslexic adults, plus my navigation example and job search story.

Transcript Summary:  Goals give us direction, purpose, and momentum, but they can also feel overwhelming when you are not sure where to start. In this episode of Dyslexia Unfiltered, we explore how to turn big dreams into achievable steps by beginning with your why. I share a personal story from my early career, a full year...

Episode 3 dives into dyslexic strengths like emotional intelligence and big-picture thinking, I share with my own experience.

Transcript Summary: Think about your strengths. Dyslexics see the forest, not just trees. I managed 30 people in my 20s thanks to emotional intelligence. At 40, I know I'm multi-talented.

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 (0:00) Unlock Dyslexic Strengths
 (1:58) Emotional Intelligence
 (3:36) See the Whole ...

In episode 1, I share my dyslexia journey, diagnosed at 36, school struggles, corporate success and why I started Dyslexia Unfiltered.
 
Transcript Summary: I struggled at school, wondered about dyslexia, coped with the spellchecker in work, got tested during pandemic, felt a massive relief and now help others thrive as a breakthrough life coach. Season 1 focuses on goal setting.
 
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In Episode 8 of Dyslexia Unfiltered, host Andrea Pickard (diagnosed with dyslexia at 36) explores one of the biggest reasons many dyslexic adults feel stuck.

Your dreams are usually waiting for you outside your comfort zone and stepping towards them is where real growth begins.

In the previous episode (S1.E7), we talked about what happens when life throws unexpected challenges your way.

This episode shifts the focus to something more ...

In Episode 7 of Dyslexia Unfiltered, host Andrea Pickard (diagnosed with dyslexia at 36) explores: 
 What do you do when life throws something at you and it’s completely out of your control?

In the previous episode (S1.E6), we looked at the how of achieving your goals.
 This episode is about the why not — the moments that make you question your goals. 

Andrea opens up about the reality behind pos...

In Episode 6 of Dyslexia Unfiltered, host Andrea Pickard (diagnosed with dyslexia at 36) unpacks one of the biggest blockers for dyslexic thinkers: How do I actually achieve my goal?

In the previous episode (episode S1.E5) we explored your why. 

This episode all about the how: the practical steps, tools and support that help you to achieve your goal, even when the goal feels big. 

Andrea shares how AI, online communities and...

In Episode 5 of Dyslexia Unfiltered, host Andrea Pickard (diagnosed with dyslexia at 36) reveals the secret behind every goal worth achieving: your WHY.

For dyslexics, this isn’t just motivation it’s survival fuel. Andrea shares how her late diagnosis became the jigsaw piece that unlocked her mission and how yours can too.

Why do you want to achieve your goal? That single question gets you training in the rain, recording ...

In this episode of Dyslexia Unfiltered, Andrea explores the power of resilience, the inner strength that keeps us moving forward, even when life does not go to plan.

Andrea reflects on her experiences growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia and how those early challenges helped her build resilience without even realising it. From learning spelling lists as a child to qualifying as a coach during the pandemic, Andrea shares personal sto...