Only about 1% of the world's population stutters, and within that small group, only about 1 in 4 are women. However, the experiences of women who stutter are rarely included in the conversation. Social expectations and unconscious bias often lead to misunderstandings regarding their speech patterns. This International Women’s Day, we take time to reflect on what it means to navigate a world that expects fluency.

Workplaces are rarely just about job descriptions and deliverables. They are built on unspoken cues—reading the room, understanding cultural contexts, sensing shifts in mood, and navigating subtle interpersonal dynamics. Even the most polished communicators can be misunderstood. Miscommunication, after all, is a natural part of human interaction. For people who stutter, however, these moments can carry far heavier consequences, particularly in the early stages of a career. It