Stuttering through Childhood, Academia, Wall Street and Big Tech

George Daquila talks about how stuttering his entire life has made him who he is as a person and leader and what experiences shaped that.

Explore Course

From having no clue what to do as a stuttering child to leading teams at Goldman Sachs and Google, George will go through his story. George will discuss reframing his stutter as a strength and the different family members, friends and professionals who helped shape this journey. George’s personality and leadership style have been influenced by a lifetime of stuttering.

Presenters

George Daquila
PhD
George Daquila is a leader in Google's Core Data division and holds a PhD in physics from Virginia Tech. George serves on the board of Friends Who Stutter and is an active member of Google’s disability employee resource group where he is a fierce advocate of people with disabilities. George was born and raised in Beaver Falls, PA and has stuttered his entire life.

Learning Objectives

1. Discuss how a stutterer has viewed their stuttering from childhood to their professional life.
2. Analyze how a stutterer could frame their stuttering in a positive light.
3. List how a stutterer could leverage their stuttering to build connections and trust.

Agenda

10 minutes	Childhood
10 minutes	Academia
10 minutes	Professional Career

Disclosures

Financial Disclosures:	George Daquila is receiving compensation for this course.
Non-Financial Disclosures:	George Daquila has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Content Disclosures:	George Daquila has no additional content information to disclose.

ASHA

This course is offered for .05 ASHA CEUs, Intermediate Level, Professional Area

Stuttering through Childhood, Academia, Wall Street and Big Tech: $10.00
George Daquila shares how a lifetime of stuttering has shaped his identity, leadership style, and personal growth—from childhood uncertainty to leading teams at Goldman Sachs and Google. Through personal stories, he explores how reframing stuttering as a strength and receiving support from family, friends, and professionals transformed his journey. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.

Add-ons

Beyond the Stutter: Listening, Supporting, and Empowering

$10.00

In this course, Jia, a person who stutters, shares her story and the deeper emotional and social experiences of stuttering. Designed for families, SLPs, and allies, this session offers practical strategies to create safe spaces, empower self-advocacy, and move beyond fluency-centered therapy. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.

From Diagnosis to Advocacy: The Stuttering Community Can Help

$10.00

This 30-minute course offers powerful stories and perspectives from the stuttering community, helping SLPs build empathy and deliver more compassionate, informed support to individuals who stutter and their families. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.

Calm, Cool, and… Completely Losing It Inside

$10.00

This course offers a parent’s perspective on the emotional journey of raising a child who stutters and provides clinical insights for delivering truly family-centered care. Learn how to guide parents through uncertainty, help them find community, and foster confidence at home and beyond. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.

Everything Everywhere All at Once

$10.00

In this course, Gareth, a startup founder who stutters, shares his lived experiences to shed light on the everyday barriers faced by people who stutter. SLPs and caregivers will gain practical strategies to foster inclusion and offer meaningful support beyond the therapy room. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.

"You didn't cause this!” How an SLP can empower parents of children who stutter

$10.00

In this powerful session, hear directly from a teen who stutters and his mother as they share personal experiences navigating therapy, school, and home life. Their stories offer practical strategies SLPs can use to provide more meaningful, family-centered support. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.