Cry in Bathroom, Shine in Boardroom: Permission to Feel | Emotional Intelligence, Workplace Stress & Leadership | Pre-Order

About the Book

What happens when the pressure to look strong at work leaves no room to simply feel?

Cry in Bathroom, Shine in Boardroom: Permission to Feel explores the emotional reality of corporate life with honesty, compassion, and practical insight.

We celebrate promotions, achievements, and success stories, but rarely talk about the tears shed in office washrooms, the self-doubt after difficult meetings, the disappointment of being overlooked, or the emotional exhaustion hidden behind a professional smile.

Blending personal experiences with psychological understanding and workplace observations, this book examines why high performers are often misunderstood, how workplace dynamics influence careers, and why emotional intelligence should never be mistaken for emotional suppression.

Inside this book, readers will discover:

• The hidden emotional realities of corporate life
• Why high performers can struggle silently
• How workplace dynamics influence professional growth
• The importance of emotional intelligence at work
• Practical perspectives on understanding and regulating emotions
• The connection between emotions, resilience, and leadership
• How to remain human while pursuing professional success
• A fresh perspective on workplace relationships and personal wellbeing

This is not a book against ambition, discipline, or strategic thinking. It is a reminder that the strongest professionals are not those who never feel—they are those who understand their emotions, regulate them wisely, and continue to lead with clarity.

Whether you are starting your career, leading a team, or questioning your place in your organization, Cry in Bathroom, Shine in Boardroom offers a thoughtful perspective on success, resilience, leadership, and the permission to feel.

Because professionalism and humanity were never meant to compete. They were always meant to coexist.

About the Author

Swati Mundepi is the author of Cry in Bathroom, Shine in Boardroom: Permission to Feel, a book that explores the emotional realities of corporate life and the human experiences often hidden behind professional success.

Through her writing, Swati brings attention to workplace emotions, emotional intelligence, resilience, leadership, and the importance of understanding and regulating emotions rather than suppressing them.

Her work offers a compassionate and practical perspective for professionals navigating careers, workplace relationships, leadership responsibilities, and the emotional demands of modern corporate life.