Research tells us that dyslexic thinking skills, the strengths that come with dyslexia, can be a huge career advantage. Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Keira Knightley and Holly Willoughby are among the extremely successful women who’ve spoken out about their dyslexia – with Holly Willoughby describing it as her ‘superpower’.

And they’re not the only ones. Some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs are dyslexic – Sir Richard Branson, Barbara Corcoran and Jo Malone to name but a few – and research found that 40% of entrepreneurs are dyslexic. This is because dyslexics think differently to others, allowing them to see around a problem to reach new, innovative solutions.

The way we work is rapidly transforming as AI and other technologies disrupt the workplace. To meet the demands of today, employers are increasingly looking to hire individuals with the ‘soft skills’ that AI simply can’t replicate.

Big-picture thinking, strategic problem-solving, emotional intelligence and creative thinking are among these ‘soft skills’ – and these are all dyslexic thinking skills. Let’s take a closer look at the specific skills dyslexic thinkers have.

4 essential career growth tips for dyslexics