Your boss thinks you’re annoying. And nobody will tell you.
You show up. You ask questions. You try to be helpful.
But somehow, the feedback isn’t: “You’re a rising star”.
It’s: “They’re… hard work”.
Or worse: silence.
That disconnect is brutal, because in your head, effort should speak for itself.
In this episode, I share the wake-up call I got early in my career when I realised that energy alone isn’t enough. Even if you’re eager, enthusiastic, and proactive, how you deliver that energy changes how your manager actually sees you.
The truth?
Effort builds output.
Alignment builds credibility.
And credibility is what gets you promoted.
This episode breaks down the hidden signals your manager notices every day and introduces tactical ways to manage your energy so you’re seen as a rising star, not a distraction.
HERE ARE THE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:
1️⃣ Bundle and filter your questions – Constant pings and random meetings drain your manager’s attention. Collate and present solutions, not just problems.
2️⃣ Protect their attention, protect your reputation – Every unplanned interruption chips away at trust. Think ROI on your ideas: does your message save more time than it costs to process?
3️⃣ Reset quietly when needed – If you’ve been too much lately, don’t over-apologise. Stop the pings, focus on high-output work, and let your manager’s attention battery recharge. Your silence sends a louder signal than words.
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