Liz Cameron-Smith is the founder of The Impact Assembly, a social venture under the umbrella of the global consulting firm, PwC Australia. Two years ago, as she was launching the company and expecting her first child, she was diagnosed with MS.
Liz’s own expertise lies in bringing groups together to help them understand diverse viewpoints and agendas, to collectively solve complex social issues. Could some of her inherent skills have assisted her in dealing with her own sudden diagnosis?
Liz talks about the power of having a support network and the power of your own mind to be mentally strong in tough physical situations. She also introduces the notion of ‘the safe zone’ - or that phase where a person makes their way out of being overwhelmed and starts to understand what a diagnosis of MS will mean for them.
This is an incredibly insightful conversation, with plenty of anecdotes that will surely resonate with other people newly diagnosed with MS.
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