I’m worried that my voice, communication style, and body language comes across as too effeminate for our straight clients and peers. I’m transitioning to sales now and am insecure that my personality and appearance may hinder sales gen? Client industry is very old school. Can LGBT partners//Ds/MDs chime in how they managed the same transition?

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MD here. Be yourself, bring your whole self to work, and feel no shame. There are enough clients in the world to go around, wave bye to the ignorant ones. Your career will be fine, you’ve proven yourself to get to this point already.

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It depends on how you sell yourself tbh. You can be gay and effeminate, but people being in love with your person and feeling comfortable around you is key. Use your personality to make them laugh and make them love you! But most importantly, just be you.

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This might seem extreme but I hired a voice coach in college to help get rid of gay voice lol. Don’t know how effective it was tho

I guess everyone adjusts who they are for work, I’m not sure I want to draw the line for myself there.

Honestly, if you’re good no one will care

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