Managing Workplace Anxiety

Managing Workplace Anxiety

You know that feeling when your heart starts racing before a big presentation, or when you can't sleep because you're worried about tomorrow's deadline? If Sunday nights fill you with dread about Monday morning, you're not alone. Workplace anxiety affects millions of professionals, and it's not just about being "stressed" - it's about learning practical ways to manage those overwhelming feelings that can derail your career and affect your wellbeing.

I've been training professionals for over 15 years, and I can tell you that the most successful people aren't those who never feel anxious - they're the ones who've learned how to work with their anxiety instead of fighting against it. This course isn't about eliminating anxiety completely (that's unrealistic), but about giving you real tools that actually work when you're in the thick of it.

Here's what I see in workplaces every day: talented people avoiding speaking up in meetings because they're worried about being judged, managers postponing difficult conversations because they're anxious about conflict, and employees calling in sick when they're actually having panic attacks about work situations. The thing is, when you understand what's happening in your brain and body during anxious moments, you can start to take back control.

We'll cover the science behind workplace anxiety - why your brain treats that email from your boss like a tiger chasing you - and more importantly, what to do about it. You'll learn breathing techniques that actually work (not just "take a deep breath"), grounding exercises you can do at your desk without anyone noticing, and how to reframe those catastrophic thoughts that spiral out of control.

The course includes real workplace scenarios like dealing with micromanaging bosses, handling overwhelming workloads, managing imposter syndrome, and navigating office politics without losing your mind. We'll also talk about when anxiety becomes a bigger issue and how to advocate for yourself professionally while managing your mental health.

What You'll Learn:
- Recognize early warning signs of workplace anxiety before it escalates
- Use immediate calming techniques that work in professional settings
- Develop healthy boundaries without seeming unprofessional
- Communicate your needs effectively during stressful situations
- Build confidence in high-pressure situations like presentations and meetings
- Create a personal anxiety management toolkit for different workplace scenarios
- Transform anxious energy into productive focus and motivation

The Bottom Line:
This isn't therapy, but it's practical mental health support that you can use immediately. You'll walk away with specific strategies that fit into your work routine, without having to dramatically change your job or personality. Most participants tell me they wish they'd learned these skills years ago - the difference it makes in your daily work experience and overall career satisfaction is genuinely life-changing.

Location: Geelong