In this episode, Natasha sits down with Sandy Diaz Haley, the Founder and Principal of SDH Communications. Sandy shares her personal experiences of navigating her career while living with MS. She discusses the challenges she faced and how she overcame them, as well as the accommodations and support she received from her employers. Sandy also provides practical advice for employers on how to support employees with MS or a chronic illness in the workplace.
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Episode Highlights
00:00 - Intro
01:45 - Sandy’s journey with Multiple Sclerosis
09:46 - Overcoming MS-related career challenges
14:20 - The biggest misconception about people with a chronic illness or disability
17:23 - How organisations and individuals can create a supportive workplace for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities
22:08 - How to overcome career obstacles and thrive in the workplace with MS
24:51 - Sandy’s advice for the next generation
