Emily Goodson

Emily Goodson is a storyteller, author, and former HR leader helping organizations rethink how they approach disability, confidence, identity, and connection.

After a brain injury at age eight resulted in partial paralysis, Emily developed a lifelong commitment to helping others understand disability as a lived experience that shapes identity, mental wellbeing, and leadership.

Emily partners with companies across industries to deliver keynotes and facilitate conversations on disability, identity, and belonging — working with People, Marketing, and Communications teams to foster more inclusive cultures and elevate authentic narratives around disability representation.

She is also the author of Dating Disability, which explores confidence, intimacy, and emotional resilience through personal storytelling.