Creating change in the world of disability takes many skills. One perhaps less recognised is finding the right word for the right moment. Our guest this month is adept at this and would give Gyles Brandreth a run for his money. 

Kate Nash is the founder and chief executive of Purple Space, a professional development membership hub for disability employee resource groups. 

Her recently published first book, Positively Purple, discusses the importance of this work. It also "shares" (another Kate word) some of her personal disability history; Kate readily admits it isn’t something she finds easy. Through her work and her book she encourages other people with disabilities to find their voice, tell their story and ultimately achieve what they want to and who they wish to be. 

Whether she is being a networkologist (working with Employee Resource Groups aka staff networks) or utilising the obstinacity (obstinate and tenacity) that many of us have and often unfortunately need, Kate is a formidable presence in the world of disability advocacy. 

Links

Kogan Page  Positively Purple Kate Nash book

Amazon Positively Purple various formats

Purple Space

Kate Nash LinkedIn

Purple Light Up Twitter