Managing Workplace Anxiety - Perth

Managing Workplace Anxiety - Perth

You know that feeling when your stomach drops just thinking about Monday morning? When you lie awake Sunday night rehearsing conversations you need to have, or when you feel like everyone's watching and judging your every move at work? Yeah, that's workplace anxiety - and if you're dealing with it, you're definitely not alone.

I've been training people in workplace wellbeing for over fifteen years, and I can tell you that anxiety at work is probably the most common issue I see. It's not just about being "a bit stressed" - we're talking about that constant background hum of worry that makes even simple tasks feel overwhelming. Maybe you're second-guessing every email you send, avoiding team meetings, or spending way too much mental energy on what your boss really meant when they said "we need to talk."

Here's what I've learned: most workplace anxiety stems from feeling like you don't have control over your environment or your responses to it. The good news? There are practical, proven techniques that can help you regain that sense of control without having to pretend everything's fine when it's not.

In this course, we'll dig into the real stuff that actually works. I'm not talking about generic advice like "just breathe deeply" (though we'll cover some breathing techniques that genuinely help). We're going to look at how to identify your specific anxiety triggers at work, practical strategies for managing difficult conversations when your heart's racing, and how to build genuine confidence rather than just faking it till you make it.

You'll learn how to prepare for situations that typically send your stress levels through the roof - like presenting to senior management or having performance discussions. We'll also cover how to manage the physical symptoms of anxiety that can hit you at the worst possible moments, and importantly, how to have honest conversations with your manager about workload and expectations without feeling like you're admitting weakness.

What You'll Learn:

How to spot the early warning signs of anxiety before it derails your day
Practical techniques for calming your nervous system when you're in the thick of a stressful situation
Strategies for reframing negative thought patterns that keep you stuck in worry loops
How to set boundaries at work without feeling guilty or unprofessional
Ways to prepare for anxiety-inducing situations so you feel more in control
Techniques for managing perfectionism that's holding you back
How to have productive conversations about workload and stress with your manager

The Bottom Line:

This isn't about eliminating all stress from your work life - that's neither realistic nor healthy. It's about giving you a practical toolkit so anxiety doesn't run the show anymore. You'll walk away with strategies you can use immediately, plus the confidence to know you can handle whatever your workplace throws at you. Most importantly, you'll understand that managing anxiety is a skill like any other - and with the right approach, you can get pretty good at it. The goal is to help you feel more like yourself at work, rather than constantly managing workplace anxiety that's been calling the shots for too long.