Managing Workplace Anxiety - Brisbane

Managing Workplace Anxiety - Brisbane

You know that feeling when your chest tightens during Monday morning meetings, or when you're lying awake Sunday night dreading the week ahead? You're not alone. Workplace anxiety affects more people than you'd think, but here's the thing – most of us just soldier on, thinking we have to "deal with it" on our own. Well, you don't.

I've been working with teams across Australia for over 15 years, and I can tell you that anxiety in the workplace isn't just about being "stressed." It's about that constant underlying worry that makes even simple tasks feel overwhelming. Maybe it's the fear of speaking up in meetings, the dread of confronting a difficult colleague, or that nagging feeling that everyone else has it figured out while you're just winging it.

Here's what I've learned: anxiety thrives in isolation and uncertainty. The moment we start understanding what's happening and develop practical tools to manage it, everything changes. This isn't about meditation apps or breathing exercises (though they help). This is about real, workplace-specific strategies that you can use when your boss drops an urgent project on your desk at 4:30 PM on a Friday.

During our time together, we'll tackle the situations that actually trigger workplace anxiety. Like when you have to give feedback to someone who doesn't take criticism well, or when you're managing up to a supervisor who changes priorities every five minutes. We'll work through scenarios where you're feeling overwhelmed by your workload but don't want to look incapable, or when office politics make you question every interaction.

The approaches we'll explore aren't theoretical – they're tested in real workplaces with real people facing real deadlines. You'll learn how to recognize your personal anxiety triggers before they hijack your day, develop techniques for managing those sudden panic moments when everything feels urgent, and build confidence in your ability to handle whatever gets thrown at you.

What You'll Learn

You'll discover how to identify the early warning signs of workplace anxiety and stop them before they escalate. We'll cover practical techniques for managing overwhelming workloads without burning out, including how to have conversations with your manager about realistic expectations. You'll learn strategies for dealing with difficult colleagues and situations that typically trigger anxiety, plus how to build resilience so setbacks don't derail your entire week.

We'll also explore how to communicate your needs effectively without appearing weak or incapable, and develop a personal toolkit of stress management techniques that work in your specific work environment. Plus, you'll understand how to support team members who might be struggling with similar issues.

The Bottom Line

By the end of this session, you'll have a clear understanding of what drives your workplace anxiety and a practical set of tools to manage it. More importantly, you'll know that feeling anxious at work doesn't mean you're weak or incapable – it means you care about doing well. The difference is, now you'll have the skills to channel that energy productively instead of letting it overwhelm you. This training is about taking back control so you can actually enjoy your work again, rather than just surviving it. And trust me, when you're not constantly battling anxiety, you'll be amazed at how much better you perform and how much more you can contribute to your team. Location: Brisbane. Also available in Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, and Online.