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Scenario

When professional assumptions erase gender identity

My traditional name is gender-neutral but everyone assumes I am a man because I work in tech, and correcting them feels exhausting but staying silent feels wrong.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Occupational stereotypes can override personal identity markers, forcing repeated acts of self-assertion in professional spaces.

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 Pacific gender diversity?”

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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