I came out as trans while at Goldman Sachs. Here are 5 things I learned that can help make workplaces more welcoming for transgender people.

Mon, 08/14/2023 - 05:34

Maeve DuVally sits in a bright pink shirt on a beach — "Some of my colleagues were uncomfortable. I think part of the reason people experience anxiety is the concern that 'the woke mob' will jump all over them if they make a mistake," writes Maeve DuVally.
Courtesy of Maeve DuVally

Maeve DuVally worked in communications at Goldman Sachs when she came out to colleagues as transgender in 2019.
Excited but terrified, she felt relief when her colleagues embraced and supported her transition.
To make your workplace more welcoming for transgender people, show kindness and don't be afraid to ask questions.

I'm a frequent public speaker, and inevitably one of the questions I get asked is what can be done to make workplaces more welcoming for transgender people.