Periagoge
Scenario

When claiming professional presence through naming feels foreign

I started going by my full name instead of a nickname at work and people keep commenting on how formal I sound now.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Simple acts of self-presentation can reveal how much space women are expected to minimize.

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 Femininity — constructed and contested?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.