Typology Smart, Not Loud: Strategies for Getting Noticed at Work with Jessica Chen
Apr 3, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Jessica Chen, author and Enneagram 3, shares her insights on navigating workplace challenges for quieter personalities. She offers valuable strategies for building a career brand that gets you noticed for all the right reasons. Topics range from the importance of self-awareness to practical tips for conflict engagement. Jessica introduces her A-R-C method—Ask, Runway, Celebrate—to help introverts thrive in vibrant work environments. Her personal journey highlights how to find your voice and enhance visibility in a corporate landscape.
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Jessica's Immigrant Family Background
- Jessica Chen grew up in an immigrant family valuing hard work and success tied to education and career.
- Her parents' focus on the "American dream" shaped her drive, but with more flexibility than typical immigrant expectations.
Strategic Communication for Quiet Types
- When speaking at work, focus on when and how to speak based on your audience, not just if you should speak.
- Celebrate accomplishments by sharing impacts clearly, and proactively engage in conflict by offering solutions to build credibility.
Beware Quiet Culture Bias
- The "quiet culture bias" means quiet employees are often unfairly perceived as uninterested or disengaged.
- Jessica says even input perceived as "common knowledge" might be valuable to others and should be shared.
