Our team hired me as the 'diversity hire' two years ago and everyone knows it, and now I've proven myself and gotten promoted, but I still feel like I have to choose between being seen as the Black team member who represents that perspective or just being seen as a regular team member, and my colleagues seem confused about which version of me they're supposed to interact with.
More people experience this than they realize.
A team member's growth beyond their initial tokenized role is creating uncertainty about authentic identity expression for everyone involved.
“Where Are You with Self-concept and how it forms?”
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.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.