How a Company Made Tourette Syndrome a Career Strength

The Diversity Career Podcast with Fexingo: Inclusion, Equity, and Underrepresented Professionals · Jul 19, 2026 · 8m · transcript

In this episode of The Diversity Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a major tech company turned Tourette Syndrome into a career strength rather than a workplace challenge. They dive into the story of one engineer whose tics became an asset in debugging and quality assurance, and how the company's accommodations — including flexible scheduling and a culture of openness — led to a 30% increase in productivity on his team. The hosts discuss the specific program, called 'Tic-Forward Thinking,' and how it reframes neurological differences as competitive advantages. They also…