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Scenario

Why constantly defending your qualifications becomes exhausting

Everyone at work assumes I got into my Ivy League school through affirmative action and I'm tired of having to prove I belong here every single day.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The burden of repeatedly justifying one's place in spaces where belonging is questioned erodes confidence and energy.

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 Privilege and its acknowledgment?”

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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