Episode 28: Interview with Roland Chesters, who is a recognised disability and inclusion expert; coach, consultant, workshop leader and motivational speaker.

<p>Listen to Roland who shares his very personal and very inspiring story, who used a rock bottom moment to propel him forward to now be a help to people with personal disability or disability in the workplace.</p> <p> </p> <p>In his own words:</p> <p>In 2006 I collapsed. Shortly afterwards I was told that I had only two weeks to live.</p> <p>Over ten years later I am still here, not only surviving but thriving!</p> <p>I’m Roland Chesters, founder of Luminate, and I live with HIV and dyspraxia, a neurological disability as a result of progressive multifocal leukoencephalytis, which was my AIDS-defining illness. There was a time when I saw no future for myself, I was at rock bottom and I thought I was going to die. But through sheer grit, determination and a fierce desire to live I went against the odds to go on to live a happy and fulfilling life.</p> <p> </p> <p>Connect with Roland:</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rolandchestersatluminate/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/rolandchestersatluminate/</a></p> <p>Website: <a href='https://luminate.uk.com/'>https://luminate.uk.com/</a></p> <p>Email: <a href='mailto:roland.chesters@luminate.uk.com'>roland.chesters@luminate.uk.com</a></p> <p>Phone: 077525 18925</p> <p> </p>