On this episode, we talk to Lilly Stairs about thriving in your career and managing your health while living with a chronic illness.Lilly Stairs is an internationally recognized patient advocate, serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and sought after speaker. Her purpose was ignited in a hospital bed after being diagnosed with multiple autoimmune diseases. She is the Founder of Patient Authentic, a boutique consultancy that helps healthcare organizations build events and experiences for patient advocates, and the Chronic Boss Collective, a networking membership for ambitious business women living with chronic conditions.Join us as we talk about the challenges of navigating professional life for people living with chronic illness, the value they can bring with their 'secret sauce', and how employers can cultivate a more inclusive and supportive environment that allows people living with chronic illnesses to thrive in their careers.Chapters:0:00 - Introductions1:40 - Lilly's personal story7:46 - Career motivations for people with chronic illness12:19 - Challenges to thriving in professional life18:09 - Challenges for patient advocates24:54 - Perceived challenges for employers27:53 -  Examples of workplace accommodations29:35 - Benefits of employing people with chronic illness35:39 - Career-focused initiatives for people with chronic illness40:33 - Initiatives for employers to support employees better46:51 - Advice for thriving in career while prioritising health48:47 - Advice for employers50:09 - Reflections with Caitlin and ClarindaResources mentioned: Autoimmune AssociationBCG (Boston Consulting Group) study on workplace accommodations for employees with disabilitiesCareer and Chronic Illness by Michelle Irving Making Space by Keely Cat-WellsChronically CapableDisability:INDiscloGlobal Patient Advocacy Coalition for Headache initiative on Migraine Fitness at WorkJournal publication on unprecedented productivity gains achieved through a migraine awareness program at the Japanese information technology company FujitsuHave feedback or suggestions for us? We'd love to hear from you!Website: notjustpatients.comLinkedIn: Not Just PatientsEmail: [email protected]

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