Managing Workplace Anxiety - Geelong

Managing Workplace Anxiety - Geelong

You know that knot in your stomach when Monday morning rolls around? Or that racing heart when you're walking into a meeting where you know there'll be conflict? If you're nodding along, you're definitely not alone. Workplace anxiety affects more people than most of us realise, and it's not just about being "stressed" - it's about those moments when your mind goes completely blank during presentations, when you avoid speaking up in meetings even though you have great ideas, or when you lie awake at 2am replaying every email you sent that day.

I've been running workshops on this topic for over fifteen years, and I can tell you that anxiety at work isn't a character flaw or something you just need to "get over." It's a real response to real workplace pressures, and there are practical, proven ways to manage it that don't involve pretending everything's fine when it's not.

This course isn't about eliminating anxiety completely - that's not realistic and honestly, a bit of healthy concern keeps us sharp. Instead, we're talking about getting it to a manageable level where it stops running the show. You'll learn techniques that actually work in real workplace situations, not just meditation apps you'll never use. We'll cover how to handle those surprise presentations, deal with difficult colleagues without losing your cool, and manage the constant stream of decisions and deadlines that can make anyone feel overwhelmed.

The really practical stuff we cover includes recognising your personal anxiety triggers before they spiral (everyone's are different), quick techniques you can use right at your desk when things get intense, and how to communicate your needs without feeling like you're making excuses. We also spend time on the stress reduction strategies that fit into a busy work schedule, because who has time for hour-long meditation sessions?

One thing that surprises people is how much managing workplace anxiety is connected to workplace communication and boundary setting. A lot of anxiety comes from unclear expectations, overcommitment, and not knowing how to say no professionally. We'll tackle these head-on with scripts and strategies you can actually use.

What You'll Learn

How to spot your anxiety patterns before they escalate into full-blown panic mode
Quick, discreet techniques for calming yourself during stressful meetings or conversations
Ways to reframe negative thoughts that aren't just "think positive" nonsense
How to have conversations with managers about workload and expectations without seeming incapable
Practical strategies for handling workplace conflicts and difficult personalities
How to set boundaries that protect your mental health without damaging your career
Real techniques for managing perfectionism and the fear of making mistakes
Ways to build confidence in speaking up and sharing your ideas

The Bottom Line

Look, anxiety at work is incredibly common, but it doesn't have to control your career or your wellbeing. This course gives you a toolkit of practical strategies that you can start using immediately. You'll leave with concrete techniques that work in real workplace situations, not theoretical concepts that sound good on paper but fall apart when your boss dumps an urgent project on your desk at 4:30pm on Friday.

Most importantly, you'll realise you're not broken, you're not weak, and you're definitely not alone in feeling this way. Sometimes just knowing that other smart, capable people deal with the same challenges can be incredibly reassuring. The goal isn't to become a completely different person - it's to become a calmer, more confident version of yourself at work.