Symon Smith is a senior British Army leader transitioning to civilian life after a career serving our country. Symon is openly Dyslexic and proud of his neurodivergence and the work he does to raise the profile of Dyslexia through the Dyslexia Defence Network (DDN).

We talked about Dyslexia in the Armed Forces and the UK Ministry of Defence and the ever-expanding role and influence of the DDN, of which Symon is a co-chair.

It's great to see the potential of Dyslexia being utilised in the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force (RAF), all of whom service personnel, both uniformed and civilian, play such a critical role in keeping us safe from danger.

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/symon-smith/

Join me, Mike Bedford, as I discuss the very real and present danger of Burnout with Kelly Swingler, a lived-experience expert, educator, trainer, speaker, author, and Burnoutologist.

As our lives become ever faster and we have more to do, our chances of experiencing burnout increase tenfold.

None of us are immune from the devastating effects of burnout, and we often only take note when we've fallen over the edge. Burnout can have long-term effects on our physical and mental health and should not be dismissed.

This is an unmissable episode and will resonate with so many people.

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You can educate yourself and order Kelly's latest book here: F*ck Burnout: Why We Need to Call BS on Workplace Wellbeing to Finally Banish Burnout

You can visit Kelly's website and learn more about the amazing work she does www.kellyswingler.com

You can follow or connect with Kelly on LinkedIn.

The human mind is an enigma for many!

It’s a lifelong fascination for our special guest on episode 31 of the Podcast Gary Coulton.

Once cursed by his hyperactive, maverick, neurospicy brain, Gary faced deep struggles, even considering taking his own life and ending the noise at one point.

But through sheer resilience and a journey of self-discovery, he turned his life around and learned how to listen to the voices in his head as a positive.

Gary's story is one of innovation, grit, and endless curiosity. He went from early sporting success to a distinguished academic career and even ran an executive coaching business. He’s an inventor, innovator, scientific researcher, teacher, and obsessed marathon kayaker who keeps moving forward against the tide.

Join us as we dive deep into this remarkable journey. We will discuss how Gary conquered his darkest moments, harnessed the power of his restless mind, and embraced neurodiversity to fuel his success.

You can order a copy of Gary's book here: Demons to Champions: How I fell in love with my neurodivergent maverick mind

You can connect with Gary on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/garycoultonaic/

This is an unmissable episode and will resonate with so many people.

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