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Scenario

When individual performance carries the weight of group representation

I'm one of the few people of color at my firm and I feel pressure to be perfect because any mistake reflects on my entire race.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Being among the few members of one's identity group in a space creates additional pressure where personal failures are seen as confirming broader stereotypes.

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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