Silent Battles
As workplace toxicity becomes increasingly urgent in high-pressure professional environments, Silent Battles: How to Protect Your Career and Health from Workplace Bullying offers a timely and practical guide for employees, managers, labor lawyers, coaches, and HR professional
Written by talent acquisition expert Michaela Esswein, the book empowers readers to identify covert abuse, safeguard their mental health, and protect their careers from subtle manipulation, exclusion, gaslighting, and toxic overwork, behaviors often dismissed as "just part of the job."
"Workplace bullying isn't always visible," says Michaela Esswein. "It's often embedded in company culture or power games."
Silent Battles fills this critical gap by offering a practical survival manual for anyone experiencing psychological harassment, toxic management, or gradual erosion of confidence caused by organizational dysfunction.
Key Takeaways
Readers will learn:
How to identify covert abuse disguised as corporate "norms"
Ways to document incidents and protect yourself legally and emotionally
Psychological tools to regain confidence and resilience at work
How to set boundaries without escalating conflict
When and how to exit a toxic workplace strategically
Each chapter contains examples, checklists, and exercises to translate awareness into action, particularly valuable for professionals in remote or hybrid roles where abuse is harder to identify yet equally damaging.
Expert Guidance from Industry Experience
With over 20 years in global talent acquisition and recruiting, Michaela Esswein brings insider corporate and start-up experience across multiple industries. As a certified hypnotherapist and coach, she uses psychological techniques to help readers rebuild confidence, set boundaries, and move forward with strength.
"Protecting your career doesn't mean being combative; it means being aware," she explains. "Once you understand what's happening, you can respond with clarity, not fear. The goal isn't just survival; it's recovery and growth."
Whether you're early in your career or leading a team, Silent Battles provides tools to take back control and make empowered decisions. HR professionals and corporate coaches will find it valuable for supporting employees and building healthier cultures.
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