Watch: Confident Conversations At Work

 In this rich and honest discussion with Kate Nash, Michelle Irving shares what it really means to build a career while living with chronic illness.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

• Why managing chronic illness is more than a health journey—it’s a leadership path

• How Michelle redefined her identity after diagnosis, and built a purpose-led business

• What she wished she’d known earlier about accessing support and naming disability

• The power of “capacity conversations” at work—and how to start them wisely

• A new way to think about success, ambition, and inner confidence

• The emotional shift from “pushing through” to honouring your rhythm

• Tips on navigating shame, asking for help, and finding your professional voice

Whether you're early in your diagnosis or further along the path, this conversation is filled with wisdom, strategy, and deep care.

This interview series is created by PurpleSpace, sponsored and produced by LSEG.