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 professionals.

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.”

Addressing India’s Unique Workplace Challenges

The complex nature of India’s workplace culture, characterized by hierarchy, long hours, and a lingering stigma surrounding mental health, renders this book particularly pertinent. According to a 2024 survey by the Indian Journal of Occupational Health, over 35% of Indian professionals have experienced workplace bullying, but most do not report it due to fear of retaliation or reputational harm.

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.

Availability

Silent Battles: How to Protect Your Career and Health from Workplace Bullying is now available in India via Amazon.in in paperback and Kindle formats at launch pricing for one month.

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About the Author

Michaela Esswein is a leadership advisor, certified hypnotherapist, and coach with over 20 years’ experience in global talent acquisition and recruiting.

Website: https://www.thrivemind.me

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