Speak Up, Show Up and Stay Human | A Working Woman’s Notebook on Workplace Dynamics, Career Growth, Leadership & Resilience

About the Book

Speak Up, Show Up and Stay Human is a collection of reflections, observations, and real-life experiences from the workplace and life. The book explores the unwritten aspects of professional life, including workplace dynamics, power, trust, communication, culture, relationships, belonging, leadership, growth, and resilience.

Through personal experiences and thoughtful observations, the book looks at the challenges of entering the professional world, finding your footing, speaking up when it matters, building meaningful relationships, leading with purpose, adapting to change, and dealing with moments when good work goes unnoticed. It also explores the changing world of work, including technology, Applicant Tracking Systems, and AI-assisted resumes.

Written for professionals at different stages of their careers, the book offers perspective, encouragement, and reflections on building a career while staying true to yourself.

About the Author

Priyanka Pandey writes from her experiences across different stages of work and life. Her journey includes successes and setbacks, difficult conversations, career crossroads, unexpected opportunities, mentors, and countless moments of learning.

Through Speak Up, Show Up and Stay Human, she shares reflections on workplace dynamics, leadership, relationships, communication, resilience, and professional growth. She wrote the book for the younger version of herself who was stepping into an unfamiliar world of work and wondering whether everyone else had received a handbook she had missed.

Her aim is to offer readers clarity, confidence, perspective, and encouragement as they navigate their own professional journeys.