Summary:
Katherine McCord discusses the power of vulnerability and the impact of sharing your story. She emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space for vulnerability in the workplace and the need for accommodations to be standard options. Katherine also highlights the challenges of dealing with nosy questions and unsolicited advice. She shares her personal experiences with invisible conditions and the frustration of body changes. Finally, she discusses the unique perspective of individuals with chronic conditions in navigating the medical system.
Katherine shares her experiences living with multiple chronic conditions, including Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and anaphylaxis. She emphasizes the importance of finding the right doctor and building a strong relationship with them. Katherine also discusses the challenges of living with MCAS and the unpredictable nature of triggers. The conversation concludes with a discussion on ending the stigma surrounding invisible conditions and embracing vulnerability and curiosity.
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Takeaways:
Kathrine McCord - Bio
From being the little girl who played HR (even firing her own mother!) to the travelling People Operations entrepreneur and international speaker that she is now, Katherine has had quite a journey!
She has multiple physical and neuro diversit
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