Beat Stress at Work by Mark Simmonds

Beat Stress at Work by Mark Simmonds

Through the advice in this book, you will learn that your mental health issues may not be the barriers you view them as, but they may actually hold value in the workplace. Mark shows you that it is possible to be ambitious and successful at work because of, not in spite of, the mental health challenges you may face.

'This insightful book highlights the importance of moving from reactive to preventative measures in addressing mental healthIt ably demonstrates the value of identifying individual purpose to build greater resilience. It's an invaluable handbook for those seeking to combat stress at any stage in their career' -- Leena Nair, CEO, Chanel; former Chief Human Resources Officer, Unilever

'Part autobiography and part lessons learned in the quest for success, this book will appeal to those who want workable ways to manage their personal stressors and strengthen their professional prowess without the need for wellness gurus and psychobabble!' -- Dr Audrey Tang, Chartered Psychologist, award-winning author of The Leader's Guide to Resilience

'A practical toolkit for ambitious people who don't want their mental health struggles to negatively impact their careers. This is a book that underlines the value of resilience' -- Sally Percy, Forbes journalist and author of Reach the Top in Finance

'Rich with lessons from a deeply personal journey into the abyss of burnout and back, this book is an insightful and inspiring read for anyone facing stress in the workplace' -- Dr Mithu Storoni, eye surgeon and neuroscience researcher, author of Stress Proof

'A lovely book; gentle and readable; accessible and relatable. I identified with a number of issues it raises and it made me think about decisions I've made and situations I've got myself into throughout my life and my career' -- Michael Divers, People Director, Sir Robert McAlpine

In his 30-year professional career, Mark Simmonds has worked as a management trainer, running learning programmes in innovation and creativity across the globe for corporate giants like Unilever, GlaxoSmithKline, Tesco, Philips, HSBC and the Red Cross. Back in 2001, he suffered from increasing levels of stress and anxiety, leading to a nervous breakdown and a failed attempt (luckily) on his own life. Mark's career and personal experiences have given him the perfect insight into the destructive effect that stress can have in the workplace, and a unique ability to shed light on how to build resilience and enjoy a fulfilling career in spite of his mental health struggles. Melissa Doman, MA is an ​​organizational psychologist, former clinical mental health therapist and author of Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work. Melissa works with companies across industries around the globe – including clients like Google, Dow Jones, Microsoft, Salesforce, Siemens, Estée Lauder and Janssen. She’s been featured as a subject matter expert in Vogue, on the BBC, CNBC, Inc., and in LinkedIn’s 2022 Top 10 Voices on Mental Health.  To learn more about Melissa, her work or her book, please visit www.melissadoman.com. Lucy Streule is a graphic designer and illustrator who graduated with a BA in Graphic Design from Central Saint Martins in 2015. After graduating, she worked for British GQ, Vogue, Tatler and Traveller magazine. Since leaving GQ in 2017, Lucy has travelled extensively whilst working as a freelance Graphic Designer for local and international clients. To learn more about Lucy, visit her website: www.lucystreule.com

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ISBN 13	9781837963201
ISBN 10	1837963207
Title	Beat Stress at Work
Author	Mark Simmonds
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Trigger Publishing
Year published	2022-03-08
Number of pages	224
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