Ep 24: Peter: Disclosing Chronic Illness at Work

An episode of the The Pyjama Interviews podcast, hosted by Michelle Irving (Podcast), titled "Ep 24: Peter: Disclosing Chronic Illness at Work" was published on March 26, 2024 and runs 61 minutes.

March 26, 2024 ·61m · The Pyjama Interviews

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Did you know that 38% of people living with chronic illness are in professional, leadership roles? This is exactly what Dr. Peter Ghin’s recent report, "Disclosing Illness at Work,” found. Peter lives with ME/CFS, and on this episode of The Pyjama Interviews pod, he shares both his personal experience of chronic illness and career as well as the research findings in this area. In this week’s podcast we talk about:How we romanticize 'the great leader' and what it means when a leader becomes unwell. What we can learn from how and why leaders disclose.How creativity often opens the door to a new path and where it can lead you in your corporate career.How you can use your experience of chronic illness to become a powerful Authentic Leader.About PeterDr Peter Ghin is a Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne. His expertise is in the future of work, chronic illness employment, leadership, and organisational behaviour. Connect with PeterLinkedIN: Peter GhinResearch: Leaders Disclosing Illness at WorkConnect with MichelleLinkedIN: Michelle IrvingWebsite: CareerandChronicIllness.comInstagram: @michelleirvingofficialBook a Call: https://www.careerandchronicillness.com/chat Music by Avy Summerlindavysummerlind.com/    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

Did you know that 38% of people living with chronic illness are in professional, leadership roles? This is exactly what Dr. Peter Ghin’s recent report, "Disclosing Illness at Work,” found.

Peter lives with ME/CFS, and on this episode of The Pyjama Interviews pod, he shares both his personal experience of chronic illness and career as well as the research findings in this area. In this week’s podcast we talk about:

How we romanticize 'the great leader' and what it means when a leader becomes unwell.
What we can learn from how and why leaders disclose.
How creativity often opens the door to a new path and where it can lead you in your corporate career.
How you can use your experience of chronic illness to become a powerful Authentic Leader.

About Peter

Dr Peter Ghin is a Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne. His expertise is in the future of work, chronic illness employment, leadership, and organisational behaviour.

Connect with Peter

LinkedIN: Peter Ghin

Research: Leaders Disclosing Illness at Work

Connect with Michelle

LinkedIN: Michelle Irving

Website: CareerandChronicIllness.com

Instagram: @michelleirvingofficial

Book a Call: https://www.careerandchronicillness.com/chat

Music by Avy Summerlind

avysummerlind.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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