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Scenario

When teams struggle with tokenism versus real inclusion

My department hired me specifically to bring a different perspective as someone from a working-class background, but when I actually offer that perspective in meetings, there's this subtle pushback that makes it clear my ideas don't fit their culture. My manager says they value my input but nothing I suggest ever gets implemented.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Being hired for difference but expected to assimilate creates an impossible position where authenticity becomes a professional liability.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Human rights framework?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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