Amira recently joined PwC$,$ and is the only female employee in her work group. Because of experiences at her previous employer, she is apprehensive about speaking up at PwC$.$ Her new Manager, Sandeep, wants to help Amira feel welcome. He often opens discussions with statements such as$,$ "I learned from Amira..." or "Amira brought up an interesting point..."

What is Sandeep's intended outcome of his demonstration of allyship?

Amira is viewed as more credible by her new colleagues and she is more comfortable sharing her perspective.

Amira's colleagues share their ideas with her in hopes she will present them to Sandeep.

There is increased competition between Amira and her peers, as they fight over credit for new ideas.

Amira feels self$-$conscious and stops sharing her opinions openly.