The Coworker Survival Manual: The Secret Weapon for Facing the Coworkers Who Drain You Without Losing Yourself

There’s one in every workplace: the manipulator, the martyr, the martyr-turned-sniper, the glory hog, the guilt-tripper, the endless debater, the one-upper, the silent saboteur. You’ve tried to stay professional. You’ve tried to be kind. You’ve tried to ignore it. But now it’s affecting your focus, your energy, your confidence, and maybe even your career.

This isn’t just office politics. It’s personal. The Coworker Survival Manual is your secret weapon.

Written by leadership and human performance expert Brenda Neckvatal, this book equips you with real-world tools to identify the patterns, protect your peace, and reclaim your power without stooping to their level. Whether you're navigating narcissists, dealing with chronic drama, or dodging energy vampires, you'll learn how to:

• Recognize manipulation before it escalates

• Set boundaries that stick (without guilt or second-guessing)

• Respond with power, not emotion

• Stay calm, clear, and in control when things get messy

• Stop sacrificing your sanity just to “keep the peace”

You don’t need to become someone else to survive them. You just need a strategy.

If you're tired of walking on eggshells, overthinking every interaction, or carrying the weight of someone else’s dysfunction, The Coworker Survival Manual will show you how to hold your ground, speak with confidence, and protect your energy like a pro.

This is more than a book. It’s a lifeline for every professional who’s ever thought: “It shouldn’t be this hard to just do my job.”