There’s a moment in Wicked where Glinda takes center stage and sings “Couldn’t Be Happier.” It’s bright. It’s celebratory. It’s everything you’d expect from someone whose life is unfolding exactly as planned. On the surface, it feels like joy. But if you pause—and
I see empathy as essential to creating workplaces where people with disabilities and other marginalized identities thrive.
Every person has a different preference—and none of them are “wrong.” And that’s exactly how disability inclusion works.
The Grinch didn’t become kinder because it was trendy. He became kinder because it was right.
In workplaces, flexibility is often framed as generosity — something granted rather than designed.
While many companies are still trying to return to old ways of working, just remember, remote work isn’t just a convenience — for many, it’s a necessity.
What happens when someone can no longer show up the way they used to?
Mentorship can be a game-changer for career success!
Many workplaces confuse inclusion with endurance. They praise resilience without questioning why so much resilience is required in the first place.
“Disability doesn’t make you exceptional. Questioning what you think you know about it does.”
And from the very beginning, the world decides what her story is supposed to be.
So when you see a disabled professional intentionally accelerating their career—seeking promotions, leadership opportunities, or broader scope earlier—it’s rarely about ego or impatience.