Our team hired me to bring a 'different perspective' but six months in, I realize they want me to be diverse enough to check boxes but not so different that I actually challenge how things work. I'm caught between being authentic to who I am and adapting to survive here, and I can see other team members struggling with their own versions of this same identity compromise.
More people experience this than they realize.
A team member is navigating the gap between tokenistic inclusion and genuine belonging, highlighting systemic tensions around authentic identity in professional spaces.
“Where Are You with Who am I — the foundational question?”
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.