Managing Workplace Anxiety - Adelaide

Managing Workplace Anxiety - Adelaide

You know that feeling when your heart starts racing before a big presentation, or when you lie awake at night replaying that awkward conversation with your boss? Maybe you've noticed team members calling in sick more often, or you're dealing with your own overwhelming sense of dread every Sunday night. You're not alone, and you're definitely not imagining it. Workplace anxiety has become one of the biggest challenges facing professionals today, affecting everything from daily productivity to long-term career satisfaction.

I've been working with teams for over fifteen years, and I can tell you that anxiety in the workplace isn't just about "being stressed" anymore. It's about those moments when your mind goes blank in meetings, when simple decisions feel impossible, or when you find yourself avoiding colleagues because everything feels too much. The good news? There are practical, proven strategies that actually work in real workplace situations, not just in theory.

This training isn't about meditation apps or telling you to "just breathe" (though we'll cover when those might help). Instead, we'll focus on techniques you can use right at your desk, in the middle of a hectic day, or when dealing with difficult behaviours from colleagues. We'll look at how to recognise your personal anxiety triggers before they derail your day, practical ways to manage overwhelming workloads without burning out, and how to have productive conversations with managers about realistic expectations.

You'll learn how to create boundaries that actually stick, spot the difference between productive stress and harmful anxiety, and develop your own toolkit of quick interventions that work in your specific workplace. We'll also cover how to support anxious team members without taking on their stress as your own, and how to create a more supportive environment for everyone.

What You'll Learn

How to identify your personal anxiety patterns and triggers in workplace situations
Quick, discreet techniques for managing anxiety symptoms during meetings, presentations, and busy periods
Practical strategies for having conversations about workload and expectations with managers
Ways to create effective boundaries between work stress and personal time
How to support anxious colleagues without becoming overwhelmed yourself
Tools for building resilience and preventing anxiety from escalating into bigger problems
Methods for improving focus and decision-making when feeling overwhelmed

The Bottom Line

By the end of this session, you'll have a personalised action plan for managing anxiety in your workplace, along with practical tools you can start using immediately. You'll understand how to recognise the early warning signs before anxiety takes over, and you'll have strategies that work in real-time during stressful situations. Most importantly, you'll know you're not dealing with this alone and that managing workplace anxiety is a skill you can develop, just like any other professional competency. This isn't about eliminating stress completely, it's about building the confidence and tools to handle whatever your workplace throws at you.