Every member of our team has managed chronic conditions throughout their entire professional career.
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We are and committed to providing you with a practical New Way Forward.
We recognise that chronic illness is already at work.
Our focus is supporting you with the tools and expertise you need to make it work better for everybody.Â
We understand how chronic illness impacts professional confidence, wellbeing and career pathways.Â
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When you have the right support,Â
sustainable work habits and authentic leadership, individuals don’t just flourish—they uplift the workplaces around them.
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Michelle Irving is a speaker, visionary, and founder of Chronic Illness At Work.
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Michelle was diagnosed with a life-threatening autoimmune condition at the age of 35 while on a successful career path. Despite the challenges of managing her health and work commitments, Michelle developed a unique approach that not only helped her flourish professionally but also inspired others. Known for her chronic confidence and transparency, she became a trusted adviser for colleagues navigating similar challenges, offering practical advice on how to balance their careers with chronic illness.
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With over 18 years of personal and professional experience, Michelle founded Chronic Illness At Work to address the growing need for a comprehensive, pragmatic approach to managing chronic conditions in the workplace.Her programs equips both employees and people leaders with the skills, language, and tools to create dynamic, supportive work environments where everyone can flourish. Through her work, Michelle is transforming how organisations understand and integrate chronic illness into their everyday operations, ensuring that no one has to navigate this journey alone.Â
MICHELLE IRVING
FOUNDER, CHRONIC ILLNESS AT WORK
Kate May is our Health Communication Genius and Workshop Facilitator.
Kate is a registered health promotion practitioner and communications specialist based in Melbourne. She works with public, private and not-for-profit organisations to support health promotion, communications, engagement and research projects.
Kate lives with complex chronic illness. She is a strong advocate in women’s health, using her understanding of public health and lived experience of chronic illness to drive change.
KATE MAY
FACILITATOR AND HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS
Flic Manning is a Leadership Consultant, Chronic Coach and Workshop Facilitator
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Flic facilitates learning and growth for individuals and organisations, offering tailored consultancy services grounded in science and empathy. Her human-first, science-backed approach has earned her recognition in outlets such as Women’s Health Magazine Australia, Frankie, OK! Magazine, and on podcasts like The Women of Influence with Kate Meade.Â
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Flic is an ambassador for Crohn’s & Colitis Australia and the Mental Health Foundation Australia. Her memoir Living Human shares her personal journey with chronic illness.Â
FLIC MANNING
FACILITATOR AND CHRONICÂ COACH
Brad Thiele is our Corporate Strategist.
Brad has an stellar career across Uk, Europe and Australia in Financial Crime Compliance providing specialist services to the Financial Services sector.
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He bring to Chronic Illness at work a wealth of international experience and expertise in corporate services, strategy and compliance.
BRAD THIELE
CORPORATE STRATEGIST