Calm Power: Reclaiming Autonomy from Micromanagers at Work and Home

By Dan Crown

Do you ever feel stifled by people who micromanage every detail of your work or personal life? Calm Power provides a practical, psychological guide to breaking free—without conflict, aggression, or burnout.

What You’ll Learn

Recognise the signs of micromanagement in workplaces, homes, friendships, and intimate relationships. Understand why micromanagement isn’t just about control, but also about manipulation, self-doubt, and power imbalance. Discover quiet, assertive resistance techniques that help you push back without causing open conflict. Rebuild your confidence and learn to communicate with calm power — assertive, respectful, and clear. Set and maintain healthy boundaries both at work and at home so controlling behaviors stay in check. Equip yourself for the long term, so you don’t fall back into manipulative dynamics again.

About the Audiobook

Genre: Self-Development Narrated by: Marcus Mulenga Length: 1 hour 12 minutes Language: English Release Date: 8 July 2025 Publisher: Independently Published

Who Should Listen

Calm Power is for anyone feeling trapped by overbearing management—whether you’re in an oppressive job, coping with control in family dynamics, or dealing with domination in close relationships. Whether you’re seeking professional growth, personal peace, or healthier relationships, this audiobook will help you build autonomy, confidence, and calm assertiveness.

Why This Book is Different

Uses gentle but effective strategies rather than confrontation or rebellion. Offers psychological insight plus concrete exercises you can use immediately. Designed to help you maintain harmony while reclaiming your space and voice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Calm Power: Reclaiming Autonomy from Micromanagers at Work and Home

1. What is Calm Power about?

Calm Power is a self-help audiobook by Dan Crown that teaches you how to reclaim autonomy from micromanagers at work and at home. It provides practical techniques for setting boundaries, resisting manipulation, and rebuilding self-confidence without conflict.

2. Who should listen to this audiobook?

This audiobook is for professionals dealing with micromanaging bosses, employees seeking more autonomy, or anyone experiencing controlling behavior in personal relationships. It is especially useful for people who want to strengthen assertiveness, self-confidence, and emotional resilience.

3. How does Calm Power help against micromanagement?

The book explains the psychology of micromanagement and gives you tools to:

Recognize controlling behaviors early. Set healthy boundaries at work and home. Communicate with calm authority. Reclaim your time, energy, and independence.

4. Is this audiobook only for workplace issues?

No. While many strategies focus on office dynamics, the principles of Calm Power also apply to family, partnerships, and social relationships where control or manipulation occur.

5. How long is the audiobook?

Calm Power has a listening length of 1 hour and 12 minutes, making it a concise and actionable guide you can finish in one session or during your daily commute.

6. Who narrates the audiobook?

The audiobook is narrated by Marcus Mulenga, whose clear and engaging voice makes the strategies easy to absorb and apply.

7. What makes Calm Power different from other self-help books?

Unlike confrontational guides, Calm Power focuses on calm assertiveness—teaching you to defend your autonomy without escalating conflict. It blends psychological insights, real-world examples, and practical exercises to help you regain balance in your life.

8. Where can I buy Calm Power?

You can listen to Calm Power: Reclaiming Autonomy from Micromanagers at Work and Home on Apple Books and other major audiobook platforms.