EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 55 MIN
Wired Differently — SJ on Dyslexia, Identity and Leading on Your Own Terms
from The Heels in the Hierarchy Podcast · host heelsinthehierarchy
What if the thing that made school so hard is exactly what makes you an exceptional leader? In this episode Pegsy turns the mic on SJ for a candid, personal conversation about SJ's dyslexia diagnosis — how it reshaped her sense of identity, changed the way she learns, and ultimately transformed her approach to leadership. From the challenges of an education system not designed for her, to the creativity, intuition and empathy that dyslexia brings, this is an honest and empowering conversation about embracing difference rather than hiding it. In this episode: SJ's dyslexia diagnosis and what it meant for her identity Navigating education and the workplace as a dyslexic woman Practical adaptations that actually make a difference The strengths dyslexia brings — and why organisations need them Why diverse thinking isn't just a nice-to-have If you've ever felt that the way your brain works is a problem to be solved — this episode is for you. ☕ Support us on Buy Me a Coffee 🎧 Listen & subscribe: https://heelsinthehierarchy.podbean.com/ ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeelsintheHierarchy Links mentioned in this episode: Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed #HeelsInTheHierarchy #Dyslexia #Neurodiversity #DyslexiaAwareness #WomenInLeadership #LeadershipAndLearning #EmbraceYourDifference #PodcastForWomen #DiverseThinking #Resilience
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What if the thing that made school so hard is exactly what makes you an exceptional leader? In this episode Pegsy turns the mic on SJ for a candid, personal conversation about SJ's dyslexia diagnosis — how it reshaped her sense of identity, changed the way she learns, and ultimately transformed her approach to leadership. From the challenges of an education system not designed for her, to the creativity, intuition and empathy that dyslexia brings, this is an honest and empowering conversation about embracing difference rather than hiding it. In this episode: SJ's dyslexia diagnosis and what it meant for her identity Navigating education and the workplace as a dyslexic woman Practical adaptations that actually make a difference The strengths dyslexia brings — and why organisations need them Why diverse thinking isn't just a nice-to-have If you've ever felt that the way your brain works is a problem to be solved — this episode is for you. ☕ Support us on Buy Me a Coffee 🎧 Listen & subscribe: https://heelsinthehierarchy.podbean.com/ ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeelsintheHierarchy Links mentioned in this episode: Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed #HeelsInTheHierarchy #Dyslexia #Neurodiversity #DyslexiaAwareness #WomenInLeadership #LeadershipAndLearning #EmbraceYourDifference #PodcastForWomen #DiverseThinking #Resilience
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