Managing Workplace Anxiety - Geelong

Managing Workplace Anxiety - Geelong

You know that feeling when your heart starts racing before a big presentation, or when you can't sleep Sunday night thinking about Monday's workload? You're not alone, and you're definitely not broken. Nearly 45% of Australian workers experience workplace anxiety at some point, but here's the thing - most of us just suffer through it instead of learning practical ways to manage it.

I've spent over 15 years helping people in all sorts of roles, from call centre operators to senior executives, and I can tell you that anxiety doesn't discriminate. Whether you're worried about speaking up in meetings, dealing with difficult colleagues, or just feeling overwhelmed by your daily tasks, this isn't about "just relaxing" or "thinking positive thoughts." This is about real, practical strategies that actually work in the real world.

In this course, we'll tackle the stuff that keeps you up at night. Like how to handle that colleague who always puts you on edge, or what to do when your boss drops last-minute urgent tasks on your desk. We'll look at why your brain goes into overdrive during performance reviews and give you concrete techniques to stay grounded. You'll learn the difference between normal work pressure and anxiety that's actually holding you back, and more importantly, what to do about it.

What You'll Learn:

- How to spot the early warning signs of workplace anxiety before it spirals (because prevention beats damage control every time)
- Simple breathing and grounding techniques you can use right at your desk without anyone noticing
- How to reframe those negative thought patterns that turn minor issues into major disasters
- Practical communication strategies for when anxiety makes you want to avoid difficult conversations
- Time management approaches that reduce overwhelm instead of adding more pressure
- How to set boundaries that protect your mental health without looking like you can't handle your job
- Ways to build confidence in high-pressure situations like presentations, meetings, or dealing with angry customers
- Creating your own personal toolkit of stress management techniques that fit your specific work environment

The Bottom Line:

Look, I'm not going to promise this course will eliminate all work stress - that's not realistic. But what I can promise is that you'll walk away with a toolkit of practical strategies that you can start using immediately. You'll understand why your body reacts the way it does to workplace pressure, and you'll have concrete techniques to manage those reactions. Most importantly, you'll stop feeling like anxiety is something that just happens to you and start seeing it as something you can actively manage. This isn't about becoming a different person - it's about becoming the best version of yourself, even when work gets tough.