Who cares about Public Servants?

Brenda Viola does.

Why? Because she’s walked in your shoes. As a Public Information Officer for a first-ring suburb of Philadelphia, she worked shoulder to shoulder with Municipal Clerks, Librarians, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Building and Planning, Police, Firefighters, Administrators and Elected Officials. Late night meetings leading into early mornings and dealing with well-meaning but demanding citizens are just two challenges that can lead to burnout and breakdowns.

The Public Servants’ Survival Guide is for you - the unsung heroes who directly affect the quality of life in a community. You make a difference and impact people, literally, where they live. This is legacy work and while the work may energize you, the demands on your time, energy, and attention could drain even the most resilient.

You may or may not be the City Manager or Board President, but you are the CEO of your own life. Taking care of you will be the smartest thing you will ever do. And this book will help you restore joy in your work AND in your life. Instead of heading toward a breakdown, you’ll be empowered to prepare for a breakthrough.

A former news anchor, QVC show host, and PR/Marketing pro, Brenda Viola’s professional path is both diverse and fulfilling. Her ten years as an award-winning Public Information Officer for a first-ring suburb of Philadelphia spurred the creation of Municipal Education (ME) Seminars – a professional skill development and personal growth initiative company that helped government workers reclaim the joy of public service while avoiding burnout. With the publication of The Public Servants' Survival Guide, Brenda's message of work/life balance appealed to a variety of audiences and her course offerings grew to include a wide variety of professional and personal development classes. In 2022, Vici Communications LLC was formed to help individuals and businesses conquer their communications, conference, and culture challenges.

Brenda is engaged by corporations and organizations internationally to inspire joy in work and life.