Are you accidentally coming across as reactive at work?
Hi!
If you’re a newly promoted manager or a high achiever working on your executive presence, this might sting a little — but it could also change everything about how people perceive you at work.
There’s a communication pattern I call “The Monkey.”
On the surface, it looks energetic and helpful.
Under pressure, it turns into reactive, jumpy, and scattered.
Here’s how it shows up:
You respond fast… but not strategically
You give too much detail… and lose people
You explain instead of lead
You talk to fill silence because silence feels risky
You sound busy instead of intentional
None of this means you’re not smart or capable.
But in leadership roles, reactive = not ready.
And that’s unfair — because the real reason it happens is simple:
👉 No one ever taught you how to slow your communication down so it sounds like leadership.
If this hits close to home, reply YES and I’ll send you a short personalized voice note with one shift you can make immediately.
You don’t need to become louder.
You don’t need to change your personality.
You don’t need to “perform” confidence.
You just need a communication rhythm that tells the room:
“I’m in control of the conversation.”
—Jessica
P.S. Prefer visuals? Tune in tomorrow — I’ll share a short clip demonstrating exactly how the “Monkey” pattern sounds and the one shift that makes you come across as more strategic instantly.
“Your words create your reputation — and your career moves on how they land.”
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