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Transform workplace inclusion with Emily Goodson, speaker and author specializing in disability advocacy. Emily works with both startups and major corporations, sharing her lived experience to help organizations build genuinely inclusive cultures and spark confidence in their employees, recognized as a Top 25 Emerging Culture Creator by Culture Amp.
Emily Goodson is an author, speaker, and former HR leader dedicated to promoting healthy workplace cultures and fostering confidence. Her unique perspective stems from a brain injury, which resulted in a partial paralysis of the left side of her body. This experience instilled in her a profound resilience and a commitment to transforming conversations around disability, workplace inclusion, and authenticity.
Emily's journey is one of self-discovery and advocacy. In her first book, Dating Disability, Emily draws on her own life experiences, from the challenges of childhood, where the world's gaze magnified her differences, to the complexities of adulthood. In her book, Emily invites readers to see the world through her eyes and discover the beauty in all of our differences. Emily’s powerful message has also featured in the Los Angeles Times and in collaborations with Disability Rights Now and the Bold Beauty Project.
In her consulting work, Emily spans a diverse range of organizations, from startups to major production companies, where she focuses on disability inclusion and the development of supportive workplace cultures. She shares her personal and professional experiences to help individuals embrace their authentic selves while guiding organizations in creating environments where everyone can thrive.
Recognized as a Top 25 Emerging Culture Creator by Culture Amp, Emily combines lived experience with thoughtful insight to inspire individuals and organizations alike. Her voice continues to shape meaningful conversations around inclusion and empowerment.
Topics, sessions and talks
Emily Goodson will lead an interactive workshop focused on transforming awareness into action. Participants will learn to identify bias, practice effective allyship, and foster inclusive cultures where everyone can thrive. This session aims to equip employees with the tools and knowledge necessary to create a more equitable workplace. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to enhance their contributions to a supportive and diverse environment.
In this keynote, Emily Goodson provides practical tools and mindsets for employees to identify their needs, navigate complex systems, and advocate confidently both in and out of the workplace. Attendees will learn effective strategies to enhance their self-advocacy skills, improve their understanding of workplace dynamics, and empower themselves to take charge of their professional journeys. This session aims to equip participants with the confidence to thrive in challenging environments.
Emily Goodson leads an engaging and interactive discussion, sharing personal stories that foster meaningful dialogue on resilience, authenticity, and growth. Attendees will gain insights into overcoming challenges and embracing their true selves, while also participating in real-time conversations that encourage reflection and connection. This session promises to inspire and equip participants with practical strategies for personal development and building resilience in their own lives.
In a rapidly changing economy influenced by AI disruption and uncertainty, Emily Goodson emphasizes that self-knowledge is the key to survival. Drawing from her experiences as a person with a physical disability, she argues that those who thrive are those who understand themselves deeply, enabling them to adapt and find immediate solutions. Attendees will gain a practical framework for enhancing self-awareness, empowering them to navigate uncertainty with confidence and purpose in today's challenging landscape.
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To book Emily Goodson, email emily.goodson@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Emily's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
Emily Goodson uses personal storytelling drawn from her lived experience of acquiring a brain injury and partial paralysis to anchor discussions on disability, inclusion, and authenticity. She structures sessions around this narrative foundation, pairing it with interactive elements such as real-time dialogue and participant reflection to move audiences from awareness to actionable strategies.
Emily Goodson speaks on disability inclusion and allyship, self-advocacy and confidence, and resilience and personal growth. She was named a Top 25 Emerging Culture Creator by Culture Amp and is the author of Dating Disability, with her work featured in the Los Angeles Times.
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