Managing Workplace Anxiety Training - Geelong
Managing Workplace Anxiety Training - Geelong
You know that feeling when you're lying awake at 2am thinking about tomorrow's presentation, or when your heart starts racing just because you see your boss walking toward your desk? Yeah, that's workplace anxiety, and if you're experiencing it, you're definitely not alone. About 1 in 4 Australian workers deal with anxiety at work, but here's the thing - most people just try to push through it instead of learning practical ways to manage it.
I've been training people in workplace wellbeing for over 15 years, and I can tell you that anxiety isn't something you just "get over." But it absolutely is something you can learn to manage effectively. This isn't about pretending everything's fine or doing some deep breathing exercises that don't actually work when you're in the thick of it. We're talking about real, practical strategies that you can use when your mind starts spiraling during a team meeting or when you're dealing with an impossible deadline.
The reality is that workplace anxiety shows up differently for everyone. Maybe you overthink every email before sending it, or you avoid speaking up in meetings even when you have great ideas. Perhaps you find yourself checking and re-checking your work because you're worried about making mistakes, or you feel physically sick before important presentations. These aren't character flaws - they're completely normal responses to workplace pressure that can be managed with the right tools.
What makes this training different is that we focus on what actually works in real workplace situations. You'll learn how to recognize your personal anxiety triggers before they spiral out of control, understand the difference between helpful worry and unhelpful rumination, and develop specific techniques for managing anxiety in common workplace scenarios like meetings, presentations, difficult conversations, and tight deadlines.
We'll also cover how to have productive conversations with your manager about workload and expectations without feeling like you're making excuses. Plus, you'll discover how to build resilience that helps you bounce back from stressful situations faster, and learn practical strategies for maintaining your mental health during busy periods.
What You'll Learn
How to identify your specific anxiety triggers and early warning signs so you can intervene before things escalate. You'll understand the physical symptoms of workplace anxiety and learn quick techniques to manage them in the moment - things you can do at your desk without anyone noticing.
Practical coping strategies for high-stress situations like presentations, difficult conversations, performance reviews, and tight deadlines. We'll practice these scenarios so you feel confident using the techniques when you actually need them.
How to reframe anxious thoughts and challenge the unhelpful thinking patterns that make workplace stress worse. You'll learn the difference between productive problem-solving and unproductive worrying.
Communication strategies for talking to your manager about workload, setting realistic expectations, and asking for support when you need it. This includes scripts and conversation starters that actually work.
Daily habits and routines that build your resilience over time, including how to manage your energy throughout the day and create boundaries between work and personal time.
How to support colleagues who might be struggling with anxiety, and how to recognize when it's time to seek additional professional support.
The Bottom Line
By the end of this session, you'll have a toolkit of practical strategies you can start using immediately to manage workplace anxiety more effectively. This isn't about eliminating stress completely - that's not realistic in any job. It's about building your confidence to handle whatever comes your way without anxiety taking over your work life. You'll leave feeling more in control and better equipped to maintain your wellbeing while still being productive and engaged at work. Most importantly, you'll understand that managing anxiety is a skill you can develop, not something you either have or don't have.