Spotlight on: Zoe-Jane Littlewood

As part of our Neurodiversity Celebration Week we’re shining a spotlight on the diverse voices within our community. Hear from different voices as they share their proudest moments, exchange tips and tricks for the workplace and discuss their strengths and challenges!

Introducing…

Hi I’m Zoe-Jane Littlewood

Founder of The Dyslexic Movement

I am a proud mixed heritage dyslexic woman.

 

Zoe Jane Littlewood - a mixed heritage woman wearing a black top standing in front a some foliage

Do you have a ‘lightbulb moment’ when everything made sense?

Everything started to make sense during the lock down where I decided to go on a journey to find out exactly what dyslexia is. This is where it clicked that I actually didn’t know much and years laters I’m fully invested in the rabbit hole.

What are your strengths and challenges?

My biggest strengths are my creativity and the ability to tell stories to pretty much anyone. This has been key in my career as I’m always creating content to make employability fun but informative. As well talking to everyone from young people, adults and stakeholders.

What are your top tips or tricks for the workplace?

“My biggest tip is to be authentic while working.”

We aren’t going to be great at everything but if the workplace supports you then your in the right place.

If you don’t get the support that job wasn’t for you and you will find a better fit somewhere else. Because our skills work amazing in the workplace.

My other tip would be don’t be afraid to ask for help. Neurodivergent condition or not if you’re struggling just ask as your colleagues are there to help.

Your proudest moment

This is a hard question to answer but I would say being able to give a TED Talk this year. I’m all about spreading the awareness of dyslexia and to be able to do it on a platform as big as TED makes me proud. The more people who understand and see dyslexia will help us to change the stereotypes.

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The Dyslexic Movement

Connect with Zoe on LinkedIn 

She also provides some fantastic resources on dyslexia, along with some of her favourite book recommendations.

Zoe is on an individual on a mission to bring awareness and understanding to dyslexia. She’s embarked on a journey to break down barriers and create a more inclusive world. Zoe firmly believes that by having open conversations and sharing our stories, we can all develop and grow together. Let’s speak up, have those uncomfortable conversations, and together, let’s make a difference in the world.

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