Pieces to Peace: How I Overcame Corporate & Covid

In Pieces to Peace: How I Overcame Corporate & COVID, Doris Jackson-Shazier takes readers on a personal journey through one of the most tumultuous periods of recent history. Blending raw vulnerability with practical insights, she shares how the challenges of the global pandemic intersected with corporate complexities to test her resolve, reshape her career, and redefine her purpose.

Drawing from her experiences as a leader, coach, and overcomer, Jackson-Shazier provides a roadmap for navigating professional and personal upheaval. She delves into themes of resilience, reinvention, and the pursuit of inner peace amidst external chaos. With lessons learned from setbacks, triumphs, and moments of introspection, this book equips readers with tools to rebuild their lives and careers, fostering growth and balance in the face of adversity.

A central focus of Pieces to Peace is on employee well-being, with Jackson-Shazier offering crucial insights into recognizing and addressing toxic work cultures. She highlights warning signs—such as poor communication, lack of psychological safety, and pervasive burnout—and provides practical tips for both surviving and transforming challenging environments. Her strategies emphasize the importance of setting boundaries, fostering empathy, and advocating for healthier workplace dynamics.

Pieces to Peace is both a memoir and a guide—a testament to the strength found in embracing change, overcoming doubt, and crafting a future filled with clarity and purpose. Through her story, Jackson-Shazier inspires readers to prioritize their well-being, recognize their worth, and create workplaces where both accountability and morale can thrive.