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Scenario

Why code-switching names creates internal conflict

I go by an American nickname at work but use my real name with my family, and I feel like I'm living two different lives that never touch.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The compartmentalization of identity across contexts reveals the complex negotiations required for survival and authenticity in different worlds.

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 Name and identity across cultures?”

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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