Celebrating 13 Years of Partnership, Progress and Purpose
- Meg O'Connell, CEO Global Disability Inclusion

- Jun 9
- 2 min read

On June 1, our company reached an important milestone: 13 years in business.
Anniversaries often invite reflection, but this one brings something deeper — gratitude.
Gratitude for the leaders who have trusted us, the teams who have welcomed us into their work, and the organizations that have allowed us to help shape their culture, strategy, and future.
From day one, our mission has been clear: organizations thrive when its people do.
Over the past 13 years, we’ve had the privilege of supporting leaders through moments of growth, uncertainty, hardship, transformation, and opportunity. We’ve seen firsthand how meaningful progress happens — not through quick fixes, but through strategic and intentional decisions, aligned leadership, and workplaces built on inclusion.
The world of work has changed dramatically since our founding. Expectations around accessibility, culture, leadership, and employee experience continue to evolve. Yet one thing remains constant: our commitment to helping organizations navigate these shifts with purpose and confidence. We are deeply grateful for every partnership that has allowed us to do this work at the highest levels in an organization.
This anniversary is not just a celebration of longevity. It’s a celebration of trust. The trust clients place in us to guide their most important conversations and decisions. It’s a celebration of progress. The measurable, human-centered changes we’ve seen inside organizations willing to do the work. And it’s a celebration of the belief that better workplaces create better outcomes for everyone.
As we look ahead, we’re energized by what’s emerging in the workplace landscape. The next chapter will require adaptability, and a renewed focus on people.
What’s Ahead: 5 Workplace and People Trends Shaping the Next Chapter:
1. Human-centered leadership becomes non-negotiable. Leaders are being asked to communicate with more transparency, empathy, and consistency than ever before. The organizations that thrive will be those that invest in leadership capability at every level.
2. Accessibility and inclusion shift from initiatives to infrastructure. Expectations are rising. Organizations are moving beyond compliance toward integrated, systemic approaches that make inclusion part of how work gets done. It will no longer be an add-on.
3. AI becomes a tool for amplification, not replacement. AI will reshape workflows, but its real value lies in freeing people to do higher-level thinking, relationship-building, and decision-making. The human element becomes more important NOT less.
4. Culture becomes a strategic asset. Teams want clarity, connection, and environments where they can contribute meaningfully. Culture is no longer a “soft” concept; it’s a measurable driver of performance and retention.
5. Skills-based talent strategies accelerate. Organizations are rethinking roles, career paths, and development through the lens of skills, adaptability, and long-term workforce resilience.
As we enter this next chapter, our gratitude runs deep. Thank you to every client, partner, and collaborator who has been part of our journey. Thank you for your trust, your candor, and your commitment to building workplaces where all people can thrive.
Here’s to 13 years — and to the meaningful work still ahead.




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