Stop Burning Out with Chronic Illness at Work: Strategies with Coach Michelle Irving

Join host Melissa McCurley and Michelle Irving in this powerful episode of Bouncing Back Podcast. Michelle opens up about her personal experience with chronic illness and how she created Career and Chronic Illness International to help others navigate career and health challenges. She walks through the five stages of managing work while living with chronic illness, offering insightful advice on building a professional life that respects your health. Michelle also shares how to deal with the emotional ups and downs of living with chronic illness and the importance of setting boundaries and finding support.

🎧 Hosted by: Melissa McCurley

🎙 Featuring: Michelle Irving – Founder of Career and Chronic Illness International

Michelle Irving — A pioneering Australian speaker, mentor, and founder of Career and Chronic and Chronic Illness At Work. Diagnosed with a life-threatening autoimmune condition at age 35, Michelle balances a demanding career with chronic illness. With over 18 years of experience, she empowers professional women to flourish without sacrificing well-being. Michelle offers practical strategies for navigating workplace dynamics, establishing healthy boundaries, and fostering authentic leadership. She has spoken at major events such as the Future Women Leadership Summit and the PurpleSpace Global Leadership Series, aiming to de-stigmatize chronic illness and inspire authentic leadership.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Michelle’s story of navigating chronic illness and career

✔️ The five key stages of career and chronic illness management

✔️ How to create boundaries for a sustainable work-life balance

✔️ Tips for emotional resilience while managing chronic illness

✔️ The role of authentic leadership in the face of chronic illness

✔️ Michelle’s strategies for women entrepreneurs living with chronic illness

✔️ How to integrate chronic illness care with your career goals

✔️ How to manage the emotional journey of chronic illness

🎬 Listen to this episode for tools and strategies that help professionals with chronic illness thrive in their careers while maintaining their well-being.

📇 Connect with Michelle Irving:

🌎 Website → https://www.careerandchronic.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/MichelleIrvingOfficial

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/MichelleIrvingOfficial

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleirving/

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