Caribbean at Work: Identity, Burnout, and Navigating Corporate Culture (Part 1)

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What happens when Caribbean cultural identity meets corporate expectations?

In this powerful conversation, Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown sits down with organizational psychologist Dr. Kerriann Peart to unpack the challenges Caribbean people - women especially, face in professional spaces. From cultural misunderstandings and workplace microaggressions to burnout, “boreout,” and the pressure to fit into corporate norms, this discussion explores how identity, authenticity, and professional well-being intersect.

They also discuss how Caribbean cultural values such as integrity, excellence, and community shape how we show up at work, sometimes in ways that clash with corporate culture.

This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation that dives deep into navigating professional life without losing yourself. Mek sure you come back for Part 2. In the mean time check out:

Resources Mentioned

Lens 5: Culture Influences How We Show Up at Work: Audio | Video | Blog

Connect with Dr. Kerriann Peart: Website | LinkedIn

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