Publisher's Synopsis
Thank you for opening the cover and beginning a journey with me to learn about my life in a toxic workplace and my survival. This book is intended to provide hope to everyone who has been harmed in the workplace. While I draw on my experiences during my policing career it is not intended to portray as everyone's experience in policing nor is it the full story of my policing career. I have relied on my personal story to demonstrate the journey of workplace mental stress, the triggers, the opportunities missed, and the recovery. There are many times of fun and laughter which were not included in this book. There are many friendships I still maintain and many good people within the policing environment. Overall there is a lot of good done within the policing environment and we just need to learn a little more about how to improve on what we have. As you journey with me I hope you will look for the opportunities to draw similarities to your own stories and perhaps something you read here will help you in some small way. I was fortunate to have an incredible inner circle that stood beside me while I worked my way back from a dark place. Without them I may not ever have recovered to the place I am at now. To my sons and my inner circle, may you always be in the right place at the right time to help those who need support. Stand tall and face the adversities of life as you always have. About the Author - Joanne is one of the brightest minds in training, coaching and corporate consulting today, specialising in workplace bullying. She is an author, speaker, corporate trainer, executive coach, and workplace bullying consultant. She incorporates 3 key aspects, one being life-transforming skills, professional development programs as well as professional coaching and mentoring for those that are already great and are now seeking excellence in workplace wellness and well-being. For over 20 years' businesses and employees have felt the impact of workplace bullying through litigious action and poor workplace culture, contributing to the reputational damage of so many thriving workplaces. Joanne's energy and expressive approach will energise and challenge behaviours, beliefs and thinking. Joanne's intention is to contribute to the success of thousands of companies and guide tens of thousands of people, inspiring them to take control of their own situation and empower themselves out of bullying cycles. She holds formal qualifications in Training (Certificate IV Training and Assessment), Public Safety (Diploma of Public Safety - Policing) and is a highly skilled facilitator. Joanne is a Member of IAWBH - International Association on Workplace Bullying and Harassment. Joanne's life purpose is to offer unique solutions that both employers and employees can use to drive positive change within their workplaces and their personal lives. She has lived as a victim of workplace bullying, as a survivor of workplace bullying and as an ex-police officer, her experiences provide invaluable insight into the systemic culture of bullying, harassment, discrimination and victimisation in the workplace. For those companies that value Honesty, Accountability, Responsibility and Mutual Respect for others (HARM), Joanne will lead you through the HARM solution. You just need to be willing to be part of the solution and stop the HARM in the future.
