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Scenario

How ageism forces us to perform maturity

I started wearing makeup to look older because no one takes me seriously as a baby-faced 32-year-old manager.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

When competence is judged by appearance, we're forced to costume ourselves into credibility.

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 Masks and personas we wear?”

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.