My accent gets stronger when I am angry or emotional and my boss told me to work on speaking more professionally, but this is how my voice naturally sounds.
More people experience this than they realize.
Workplace standards of professionalism require abandoning authentic expression, turning one's natural voice into a liability rather than an asset.
“Where Are You with Cultural assimilation vs. preservation?”
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.