For three decades, Gil has developed cutting-edge campaigns for brands such as Apple, Google and Spotify that keep them ahead of the curve.
Recognizing that his dyslexia — a childhood diagnosis he’d long thought of as a hindrance — was actually the secret sauce to his agency’s success, Gil founded Dyslexic Design Thinking, which teaches people how to develop skills that come naturally to people with dyslexia to enhance how they work, create and problem-solve. To further change the perception of dyslexia as a limitation, Gil launched Dear Dyslexia. The global project has rallied thousands of people with dyslexia, including Greg Louganis, Alyssa Milano, and Dav Pilkey, to illustrate one word or phrase that encapsulates their unique experiences with dyslexia.
How to tap into divergent thinking and nonlinear ideation to generate unexpected ideas
Gil uses the interplay of dyslexia and magic to describe three advantages of the dyslexic mindset and debunk one myth. Magic tricks [not] sold separately.
After years of viewing his dyslexia as a hindrance, Gil learned how to leverage his unique gifts to drive his success. Learn how to do the same by leaning into personal challenges and transforming them into strengths.
Gil talks about how building neurodiverse teams leads to a more well-rounded and better-performing workplace.
Gil shares insight into how children can embrace their dyslexia and how parents can help them appreciate their gifts.
Gil shares how platforms like ChatGPT and OpenAI can help bridge writing and communication gaps for neurodivergent minds.
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