Periagoge
Scenario

When you hide your name to get ahead

People assume I'm not qualified when they see my ethnic name on applications, so I started using initials, and now I got the job but feel like I'm hiding who I am.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The strategic concealment of identity for professional advancement creates a moral conflict between success and authenticity.

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 Name and identity across cultures?”

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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