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Overcoming Self-Doubt Caused by Learning Disabilities
Overcoming Self-Doubt Caused by Learning Disabilities
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45 minutes
Released:
Feb 8, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Welcome to the Impostor Syndrome Files! In this episode, Kim is joined by Alex Gilbert, a coach and consultant who specializes in helping adults with learning disabilities. Alex shares her personal experience with ADHD and dyslexia in the workplace and discusses the self-doubt she faced when working in unsupportive environments. She also shares how she now helps professionals to set themselves up for success in the workplace. About Alex GilbertAlex Gilbert is a New Yorker, a Mets fan, a yogi, and a brunch enthusiast. She also has dyslexia and ADHD. After spending her career working in leadership development, she decided to start a consulting and coaching business that will help adults with learning disabilities and/or ADHD like herself who have been struggling in their careers. Her business, Cape-Able Consulting, was created to help them navigate their day-to-day workloads so that they feel supported and are able to reach their highest potential. Her biggest goal in creating Cape-Able Consulting is to change the stigma surrounding learning disabilities/ ADHD by reminding people what they are Cape-able of.~Outline of the episode:[01:45] What people do not know[04:50] The transition from education to a work environment [08:58] Awareness for adults getting diagnosed with learning disabilities[11:17] Broadly characterizing the symptoms of ADHD[14:50] The challenges and how to negate them [19:12] How to communicate about your “weaknesses”[27:39] Asking important questions to find the right environment or footing[33:30] How to start the conversation with someone who might need support[38:28] Best practices and best principles for people who might have ADHDAnd many more!~Connect with Alex at…Website: https://www.capeableconsulting.com/.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcapeable/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeAbleConsultingLLC/~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the Boost Your Confidence Bootcamp:https://yourcareersuccess.com/boost-your-confidence-bootcamp/Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://yourcareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/Schedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/
Released:
Feb 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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