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Are you someone who turns your toughest challenges into a force for positive change, not just for yourself but for others too? How do you find the strength to advocate for yourself and a more inclusive world, even when facing your invisible struggles?

Manpreet lives with multiple concussions, Lyme disease and other invisible conditions. At a young age, she became focused on making an impact in this world and is doing just that. The founder of Veza Global, a Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, & Belonging consultancy, working with the UN, Manpreet is focused on impact.

This episode explores how facing and sharing our struggles with invisible health issues can empower us and inspire change. It's about finding strength in vulnerability and the importance of advocating for a more understanding and inclusive world. Have a listen.

Takeaways:

• Embrace Open Dialogue: Understand the value of discussing tough topics openly to increase understanding and empathy in all areas of life.
• Value Vulnerability and Honesty: See the strength in admitting when you're unsure and the power of honesty in building stronger connections.
• Recognize the Power of Early Experiences: Early challenges can shape resilience and determination for a fulfilling life.
• Appreciate Caregiver Support: Caregivers are crucial in overcoming health challenges and offering emotional support and confidence.
• Understand the Impact of Conditions: Recognize how conditions like concussions and Lyme disease can impact life and work, stressing the need for understanding and accommodations.
• Prioritize Self-Advocacy: Learn the importance of advocating for yourself and the role of medical help in managing conditions.

Manpreet Dhillon- Bio

With over 20 years of experience in leadership, Coaching, human resources, and change management, Manpreet focuses on creating systemic change to address institutionalized inequalities through representation from the communities being served. As a settler, born in Canada with parents from India, and someone living with invisible disease, Manpreet is a powerful advocate for others who live with it too.

Manpreet is a certified Personal and Executive Coach, Human Resources Professional, and Internal Auditor who uses her skills and expertise to create strong organizational cultures and provide economic empowerment to equity-deserving groups. Her experience in community development, knowledge transfer, project management, and gender mainstreaming sets her apart as an expert in the field. 

Manpreet ranked #15 globally on the 2020 EmPower Ethnic Minority Future Leaders list and is a contributing author to Chicken Soup for the Soul, Forbes, Thrive Global, and CHRP People Talk. 

She also serves as an Ambassador with the Women's Enterprise Center and was a Business Coach for the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities program. In 2018, she led one of the first trade missions held by a private company, guiding women entrepreneu

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