We have one life, make it a good one.
Start small. Start simple. Just start.
On average we spend
90,000 hours at work in our lives. The only thing we spend more time doing is sleep. And yet collectively we’re exhausted,
burned out and bewildered by work. There’s a lot of talk around
self-care,
wellness, and
well-being at work, but is this talk enough?
In reality, we can no longer rely on companies for our security or happiness. It’s never been harder to ‘succeed’ in the corporate world. This book gives you the hope and permission to take back control of your working journey, to thrive again, and bring a bit more joy to your daily life.
A Bad Hand Played Well is a ‘how to’ guide to spending those working hours in a different, kinder way to yourself and others. It’s a mix of best practices and pitfalls to avoid. A combination of wisdom and anecdotes; rooted in kindness, gratitude, and resilience. A series of simple self-care prompts, tools and insights to enable positive lifestyle routines and habits.
Advance Reviews“I would recommend this book to anyone looking to maximise intentional living and minimise regret.”
Kian Bakhtiari - Founder, The People
“A kind and thoughtful people-focused antidote to the $1Tn global problem of burnout at work, offering insights for a life
well-lived instead.”
KoAnn Vikoren Skrzyniarz - Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Brands
"Neil highlights so many of the qualities that help a manager become a leader of people.
These are not soft, esoteric ideas, but rather real and practical insights that can make us better at work, and happier as people."
Jeff Shafer - Chief Communications Officer and Vice President of Corporate Marketing Group, Lenovo
“A thought provoking must-read for anyone curious about reconfiguring their working world.”
Shamila Mhearban - Executive Coach, Forbes Coaches Council
Neil Schambra Stevens is the founder and executive coach of Mercury Jam Coaching, focusing on positive lifestyle habits that lead to a better sense of well-being and productivity in the workplace.
He believes that people work for people; that good business is achieved by leveraging human values. Neil draws on nearly three decades of C-suite brand marketing experience for top Fortune 500 brands such as Polaroid, Vans, Levi’s, Heineken, Lenovo and Converse.
He now coaches creatives, strategists and rising talent in brands and agencies, enabling them to be seen, heard and valued.