Creating a Safe Space at Work For People Who Stutter

People who stutter are starting to create support groups at their workplaces as a way to create a safe space to discuss stuttering and sharing tips and strategies. Mike Meaney is one of these people. He recently started a stuttering support group at one of the biggest technology companies in the world.

Maya and Cynthia talk with Mike about how he started a support group at Meta (formerly known as Facebook), and how it has transformed his workplace environment for the better.

Topics covered include:

• Coming out as a person who stutters at work
• Managing a team as a person who stutters
• Advocating for speech therapy accommodations at Meta
• Opening up about the toughest moments growing up with a stutter
• Advice for managing stress at work
• Stuttering and its connection to having a high vocabulary

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