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Scenario

How linguistic prejudice undermines professional confidence

I am afraid to speak up in meetings because my accent makes people think I am less intelligent even though I have two degrees.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

When accent becomes a marker of intelligence rather than origin, competence must be performed through assimilation rather than demonstrated through expertise.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with First-generation identity?”

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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