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How Am I Really Perceived at Work?
It’s one of the most common — and most human — questions we ask ourselves at work: “How am I really perceived by others? Especially by my manager?”
As social beings, we all want strong relationships. But here’s the challenge: no matter how self-aware we think we are, perception is always in the eye of the beholder. You may believe you come across as clear, collaborative, or confident — but what really matters is how others actually experience you. And that’s not always easy to know.
Think about the last time you asked a colleague for advice on how to approach someone at work. One person might say:
“They like it direct — just tell them.”
Another might counter: “No, they prefer context and data first.”
We often rely on instinct, but the truth is we get it wrong more often than we realize. Misjudging how others see us creates friction, slows down work, and strains relationships.
Organizations have tried to fix this with personality assessments: colors, letters, or“types.” These can be interesting, but nobody wants to be reduced to a label —and different people perceive you differently anyway.
So how do you really know how you’re seen? You can’t read minds. And getting honest feedback from others is rare.
Until now.
This is where Olivia, the AI Communication Coach, comes in. She makes the kind of insight once reserved for executives — knowing how you’re actually perceived— available to everyone.
Olivia does three things exceptionally well:
1. Shows you how others truly see you
Olivia has the context of the other person each time — so she can actually tell you how your manager, teammate, or colleague is perceiving you in the moment. No guesswork. No labels. Just clear, actionable insight into how you’re really coming across.
2. Acts as a mutual coach
When two colleagues use Olivia, she becomes a “shared coach.” She gives each person insights into how the other prefers to work and communicate — insights you’d never get just by guessing. This helps both sides adapt, strengthening relationships and boosting collaboration.
3. Guides how to say things, not just what to say
Written communication is one of the biggest sources of workplace misunderstandings. Olivia helps you adapt how you say things — shaping messages so they’re heard in the way the other person is most likely to receive them.
Humans are naturally curious. We all want to know how we’re seen by others. That curiosity drives Olivia’s rapid adoption. Once employees see they can finally answer the question “How am I perceived?”, usage spreads naturally across teams, departments and even geographies.
The result?
· Employees gain confidence andeffectiveness in their communication.
· Managers build trust andstronger team dynamics.
· Organizations see fewer conflicts,lower attrition, and higher productivity.
Understanding how you’re really perceived has always been difficult. Labels oversimplify. Feedback is inconsistent. Instincts fail.
But with Olivia, every employee can finally know how they’re seen by others — and use that knowledge to communicate more effectively, strengthen relationships and succeed at work.
Clearer communication. Stronger relationships. Better results.
That’s the power of truly knowing how you’re perceived.
Because perception shapes trust and influence. Knowing how others see us helps us communicate more effectively, build stronger relationships, and avoid misunderstandings that can hold back collaboration or career growth.
Reality is what happens; perception is how people interpret it. In the workplace, perception often matters just as much as reality because it shapes trust, collaboration and opportunities.
Yes. It takes time, but consistent behavior, clear communication and seeking feedback can gradually shift how others see you. With Olivia’s coaching, you can speed up this process by getting tailored insights and guidance to realign perceptions more effectively.
