Author: Anne-Maartje Oud
“What To Do If ...? How to handle any situation at work and come out winning,” by Anne-Maartje Oud, is a concise yet thoughtful guide to help navigate tricky situations at work.
Presented through a series of 35 real-life workplace dilemmas, the book provides practical strategies for challenges such as recognizing and managing toxic colleagues, reading nonverbal cues, and responding to vulnerable moments such as stress or tears.
Each chapter offers a step-by-step guide, giving readers the tools to tackle their work-life challenges head-on.
Structured into five sections: Self-Development, Communication, Collaboration & Teamwork, Leadership, and Difficult Situations, the book offers a clear roadmap to turn stressful scenarios into opportunities to thrive.
Drawing on more than two decades of experience, Oud provides guidance that is practical, real-world tested, and designed to help readers handle difficult work situations with calm, clarity and confidence.
Beyond its frameworks, the book also helps readers to actively reclaim confidence at work so they can hire smarter, read the room more effectively, and lead difficult moments without second-guessing themselves.
It equips readers with practical scripts, checklists and decision points that take the guesswork out of high-pressure situations, from interviews to conflict resolution. There is a strong emphasis on building emotional intelligence, setting boundaries that stick, and recognizing early warning signs before issues escalate.
By combining research with real workplace examples, it encourages a more proactive, composed approach to communication and leadership, even when emotions run high or conversations become uncomfortable.
Perfect for career-minded professionals, HR teams, managers, and anyone looking to improve their workplace wellbeing, “What to Do If …?” is a hands-on guide for navigating modern work life, addressing every tricky colleague, awkward conversation and stressful situation.
