Managing Workplace Anxiety

Managing Workplace Anxiety

You know that feeling when your stomach drops every Sunday night thinking about Monday morning? Or when a simple email from your boss makes your heart race? You're not alone. Workplace anxiety affects millions of professionals, and it's not something you just have to "deal with" or push through.

I've been working with teams for over fifteen years, and I can tell you that anxiety in the workplace isn't a personal failing - it's often a natural response to unrealistic expectations, poor communication, constant change, and the pressure to be "always on." The good news? There are practical, proven strategies that actually work.

This isn't about breathing exercises and positive thinking (though we'll cover some of that too). We're talking real-world tools you can use when your manager drops a last-minute project on your desk, when you're presenting to senior leadership, or when office politics make you want to hide under your desk.

You'll learn how to identify your specific anxiety triggers - because what stresses out your colleague might not even register on your radar. We'll dive into managing workplace anxiety through practical techniques like the "pause and assess" method, boundary setting that actually works, and how to have those difficult conversations without your voice shaking.

We'll also tackle the stuff nobody talks about in other training sessions. Like how to handle anxiety when you're in a leadership role (spoiler: it's different), what to do when your anxiety affects your team's performance, and how to create an environment where mental health isn't a taboo topic.

What You'll Learn

How to spot anxiety before it spirals - recognizing early warning signs and having a plan ready

Quick reset techniques that work in real situations - not just when you're sitting in a quiet room

Boundary setting strategies that don't make you look difficult or uncommitted

Communication scripts for when anxiety makes your brain go blank

Ways to support anxious team members without becoming their therapist

How to create psychological safety in your workplace culture

Practical tools for managing overwhelm during busy periods

The difference between helpful stress and harmful anxiety (yes, there is a difference)

When and how to seek additional support - because sometimes professional help is the right answer

Building resilience without the toxic positivity that makes everything worse

The Bottom Line

After this session, you'll have a toolkit of strategies that you can actually use in your day-to-day work life. You won't suddenly love Monday mornings (let's be realistic), but you'll have concrete ways to manage the stress and anxiety that come with modern work life. Plus, you'll understand how to create a more supportive environment for yourself and your team.

This training works whether you're dealing with occasional work stress or more persistent anxiety. It's practical, it's judgment-free, and it acknowledges that sometimes the workplace itself needs to change, not just how we react to it.

Location: Geelong

Ready to stop letting anxiety run your workday? Let's talk about building workplace wellbeing and getting back to actually enjoying your job.