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Scenario

When competence in women gets labeled as intimidation

I've been told I'm 'intimidating' by three different men this month and I can't tell if it's because I'm competent, confident, or just existing while female in a leadership role.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The characterization of female competence as threatening reveals how women's professional success challenges male comfort rather than indicating actual problematic behavior.

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 Gender inequality — structural analysis?”

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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