Have you ever been talked over, interrupted, or had your ideas ignored, only for a man to repeat them moments later and get credit?

Have you ever been called “too emotional” or “too aggressive” for expressing the same confidence as a male colleague?

Have you ever been asked to do “office housework” (like taking notes, making coffee, or organizing gifts) that men are rarely asked to do?

Have you felt pressure to soften your tone, smile more, or be “likable” just to avoid being seen as difficult?

Have you ever discovered that a male colleague with the same or less experience is being paid more than you?

Have you had to prove your expertise in ways that men don’t—being asked for extra qualifications, experience, or reassurance?

Have you ever been excluded from key meetings, decisions, or social events where business actually gets done?

Have you ever been mistaken for someone’s assistant, junior, or in a lower-ranking role purely because you’re a woman?

Have you been expected to take on the role of “office therapist,” supporting male colleagues emotionally while they don’t reciprocate

Has a man ever explained your own area of expertise to you (aka mansplaining) in a way that was condescending or unnecessary?

Have you been told you “got lucky” rather than being recognized for your skills, intelligence, or hard work?

Have you felt you had to work twice as hard as male colleagues to be taken seriously?

Have you been subjected to workplace flirting, inappropriate comments, or sexual advances that made you uncomfortable?

Have you ever held back from negotiating your salary or a promotion because you feared backlash or rejection?

Have you felt pressure to dress or present yourself a certain way to be taken seriously—but not too seriously?

Have you ever been accused of being "difficult" or "hard to work with" for setting boundaries or pushing back?

Have you seen less competent men get promoted over highly capable women?

Have you had to laugh off sexist jokes or comments just to keep the peace?

Have you ever second-guessed your own success, wondering if you truly earned it or if you were just “lucky”?

Do you leave work feeling drained—not just from the job, but from the energy it takes to navigate the unspoken rules of male-dominated culture?