**Managing Workplace Anxiety**
**Managing Workplace Anxiety**
Location: Adelaide
Let's be honest - you're probably reading this because Sunday nights fill you with dread, or you get that knot in your stomach every time your boss sends a "quick chat" meeting invite. Maybe you're the person who rehearses phone conversations three times before dialling, or you lie awake replaying that awkward interaction from Tuesday's team meeting. If that sounds familiar, you're definitely not alone, and more importantly, you're not stuck with feeling this way forever.
I've been training people in workplace wellbeing for over fifteen years, and I can tell you that anxiety at work isn't a character flaw or something you just have to "toughen up" about. It's your brain's way of trying to protect you, but sometimes it gets a bit overzealous about potential threats - like thinking a delayed email response means you're about to get fired, or that presenting to the leadership team is basically the same as being chased by a tiger.
The thing is, workplace anxiety shows up differently for everyone. Some people become perfectionist overachievers who check their work seventeen times before hitting send. Others start avoiding certain tasks, colleagues, or meetings altogether. You might find yourself saying yes to everything because you're terrified of disappointing people, or maybe you've become the office ghost who eats lunch alone and avoids the kitchen when it's busy. There's also the physical stuff - the racing heart before difficult conversations, the sweaty palms during presentations, or that exhausted feeling that comes from being constantly "switched on."
What I love about this training is that it's not about pretending anxiety doesn't exist or trying to eliminate every nervous feeling you'll ever have. Instead, you'll learn practical techniques that actually work in real workplace situations. We'll cover how to recognise when your anxiety is helpful (yes, sometimes it is!) versus when it's just making your life unnecessarily difficult. You'll discover breathing techniques that don't require you to excuse yourself to a bathroom stall, and mental strategies you can use during actual meetings, not just in theory.
We'll also tackle the really practical stuff that other courses often skip over. Like how to speak up in meetings when your heart is pounding, how to handle that colleague who seems to thrive on creating drama, and what to do when your workload feels completely overwhelming but you're scared to say anything. Plus, we'll explore how to have those tricky conversations with your manager about workload or support without sounding like you can't handle your job.
**What You'll Learn:**
You'll walk away knowing how to spot your personal anxiety triggers before they completely derail your day. We'll teach you quick reset techniques that work in open plan offices - no meditation apps or fifteen-minute mindfulness sessions required. You'll learn how to reframe those catastrophic thoughts that turn a simple mistake into a career-ending disaster in your mind.
We'll cover practical communication strategies for when anxiety makes your brain go blank during important conversations. You'll discover how to set boundaries that actually stick, without feeling guilty or worrying that people will think you're being difficult. Plus, you'll learn how to manage the physical symptoms of anxiety so you can stay focused during presentations, meetings, or any situation that typically makes you want to hide under your desk.
You'll also pick up techniques for dealing with workplace anxiety that's caused by specific colleagues, unrealistic deadlines, or constantly changing priorities. We'll explore how to create your own support systems at work and how to communicate your needs without over-explaining or apologising for having normal human limitations.
**The Bottom Line:**
This isn't about becoming a different person or pretending you don't feel anxious anymore. It's about giving you practical tools that work in your actual workplace, with your actual colleagues, dealing with your actual challenges. You'll leave with strategies you can implement immediately - not someday when you have more time or energy, but starting tomorrow morning. Most importantly, you'll understand that managing anxiety is a skill you can develop, just like any other professional development area. The goal isn't to eliminate every nervous feeling - it's to stop anxiety from running the show and start making decisions based on what you actually want to do, not what your worried brain thinks you should do to stay safe.