My accent gets thicker when I'm angry and I hate that my emotions make me sound 'less professional' to my colleagues.
More people experience this than they realize.
Authentic emotional expression can conflict with the performative demands of professional acceptability.
“Where Are You with Code-switching and double consciousness?”
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.