Managing Workplace Anxiety

Managing Workplace Anxiety

You know that feeling when your heart starts racing before a big meeting, or when Sunday night anxiety kicks in thinking about Monday morning? You're not alone. I've worked with hundreds of professionals who've told me they feel overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious at work - and honestly, who wouldn't in today's pressure-cooker work environment?

Here's the thing though - workplace anxiety isn't just something you have to "push through" or hide from your colleagues. It's actually incredibly manageable once you understand what's happening and have the right tools to deal with it. I've seen people go from dreading work to actually enjoying their jobs again, and it doesn't take years of therapy or a complete career change.

This isn't your typical "just breathe deeply" workshop. We're going to dig into the real stuff that causes anxiety at work - unrealistic deadlines, difficult colleagues, imposter syndrome, the fear of making mistakes, and all those racing thoughts that keep you up at night. You'll learn practical techniques that actually work when you're in the thick of it, not just when you're sitting quietly in a training room.

What makes this training different is that we focus on real workplace scenarios. You'll practice managing anxiety when your boss springs a last-minute presentation on you, when you're dealing with a difficult conversation with a team member, or when you're facing a massive project deadline. These aren't role-plays with perfect outcomes - they're messy, real-life situations where anxiety tends to spike.

We'll also tackle something most courses ignore - how to maintain your performance while managing anxiety. Because let's face it, you still need to do your job well, even when you're feeling stressed. You'll learn how to use anxiety as information rather than letting it paralyze you, and how to communicate your needs without appearing weak or unprofessional.

What You'll Learn

How to recognize your personal anxiety triggers before they overwhelm you - because everyone's different and what sets you off might not bother your colleague at all

Practical breathing and grounding techniques that actually work in the middle of a stressful workday (not just during yoga class)

How to reframe anxious thoughts so they become helpful rather than destructive - turning "I'm going to mess this up" into "I need to prepare thoroughly"

Strategies for managing perfectionism and the fear of making mistakes that keeps so many high-achievers stuck

How to have conversations with your manager about workload and expectations without sounding like you can't handle your job

Techniques for dealing with stress management when working with challenging personalities or in high-pressure environments

Ways to create boundaries that protect your mental health without damaging your career prospects

How to build resilience so that setbacks don't knock you off course for weeks

The Bottom Line

Look, workplace anxiety is real, and pretending it doesn't exist or trying to power through it usually makes things worse. After this training, you'll have a toolkit of strategies that work in actual work situations - not just in theory. You'll understand why your brain reacts the way it does to workplace stress, and more importantly, you'll know how to work with it rather than against it.

Most participants tell me they wish they'd had these skills years ago. They're not just less anxious at work - they're more confident, more effective, and actually enjoy their jobs more. And here's the bonus - these techniques don't just help at work. They'll serve you well in all areas of your life.

Available in Canberra