So I'm having some work blues. I work at a female dominated company as a graphic designer. I was criticised recently during my performance review of being "defensive" during critiques of my work. The reviewer specifically said "Its not what you say its your TONE of voice". I feel I am very open to suggestions and constructive criticism.
I have good report with my teammates-- or so I thought.Sometimes I have to repeat myself a few times or emphasize my tone of voice to communicate and get my point across. I WISH and dream that I could have a different tone of voice and different inflections. Anyways- I feel I am being completley misinterpreted and really taken advantage of This review kind of determines my fate too. Due to her comments I am not going to get the promotion I've been working my butt off for.

anyways-- advice? DO I have any protections???