managing pressure
Half-day workshop for public sector professionals working in pressured, emotionally demanding environments
Focused on staying steady under pressure, managing emotional load and maintaining clarity in difficult situations.
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By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Recognise early signs of pressure and emotional overload
Stay calm and steady in challenging situations
Manage their response when facing conflict, distress or difficult interactions
Maintain clarity and judgement under pressure
Support others without taking on their emotional load
Build simple habits that help sustain energy and focus over time
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This is a practical, experiential session.
Participants learn and practise simple techniques based on body, breath and attention, and apply them to situations they recognise from their work. Each section introduces an approach, followed by guided practice.
The focus is on what happens in the moment, helping participants respond more steadily rather than react under pressure.
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Half-day workshop (09:30–13:00)
Delivered in-person or virtually
Mixed groups from across teams
Up to 20 participants
From £1,800 per session -
09:30 – 09:45
Introduction and context
Understanding pressure in public sector work09:45 – 10:30
Recognising pressure and internal responses
What happens under pressure and how it shows up10:30 – 11:15
Staying steady in the moment
Simple techniques to regulate and regain control11:15 – 11:30
Break11:30 – 12:15
Responding rather than reacting
Managing difficult situations with clarity12:15 – 12:45
Sustaining energy and avoiding overload
Building habits that support resilience over time12:45 – 13:00
Key takeaways and application
