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Dyslexia is why this production manager is so good
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As a child with dyslexia, Frank Imperiale always had to think 10 steps ahead to account for his reading challenges and anxiety. Today, thinking ahead is a skill that’s served him well in his career as a production manager for live events. His impressive list of credits includes the NYC Marathon, comedy shows, concerts, and more. Get Frank’s advice on how to turn your learning and thinking differences into strengths. And hear what Whoopi Goldberg, who also has dyslexia, once shared with Frank backstage.
To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org.
Related resources
- Watch a video about a jeweler with dyslexia who found his strengths.
- Check out Whoopi Goldberg and a dozen other Oscar winners with dyslexia.
Introducing "MissUnderstood", the first-ever podcast channel for women with ADHD. Listen Now: lnk.to/missunderstood
Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
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Manage episode 316082620 series 3297048
As a child with dyslexia, Frank Imperiale always had to think 10 steps ahead to account for his reading challenges and anxiety. Today, thinking ahead is a skill that’s served him well in his career as a production manager for live events. His impressive list of credits includes the NYC Marathon, comedy shows, concerts, and more. Get Frank’s advice on how to turn your learning and thinking differences into strengths. And hear what Whoopi Goldberg, who also has dyslexia, once shared with Frank backstage.
To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org.
Related resources
- Watch a video about a jeweler with dyslexia who found his strengths.
- Check out Whoopi Goldberg and a dozen other Oscar winners with dyslexia.
Introducing "MissUnderstood", the first-ever podcast channel for women with ADHD. Listen Now: lnk.to/missunderstood
Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
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