Managing Workplace Anxiety - Brisbane

Managing Workplace Anxiety - Brisbane

Ever notice how that knot in your stomach seems to tighten every Sunday night? Or how your best employees suddenly start calling in sick more often when deadlines loom? You're not alone, and more importantly, you're not powerless to help. Workplace anxiety has become the elephant in the room that nobody wants to talk about, but it's costing Australian businesses millions in lost productivity, sick days, and good people walking out the door.

I've been working with teams across Australia for over fifteen years, and I can tell you that the managers who get this right aren't the ones who pretend anxiety doesn't exist. They're the ones who learn to spot the signs early, create environments where people feel safe to speak up, and know exactly what to say (and what not to say) when someone's struggling. This isn't about becoming a therapist - it's about becoming the kind of leader people actually want to work for.

Here's what really happens in most workplaces: Sarah starts making small mistakes she'd never made before. Tom becomes snappy in meetings. Maria suddenly can't seem to make decisions that used to be second nature. Most managers either ignore these signs or make them worse by adding pressure. But what if you could recognize these patterns and respond in ways that actually help your team perform better?

This training gives you practical tools that work in real situations. You'll learn how to have those tricky conversations without making things worse, how to adjust workloads without playing favorites, and how to create team cultures where managing workplace anxiety becomes everyone's business - not just HR's problem. We'll cover everything from the early warning signs most managers miss to the specific language that helps versus the phrases that accidentally shame people into hiding their struggles.

What You'll Learn

You'll walk away knowing how to spot anxiety before it becomes a performance issue, not after. We'll practice the exact conversations you'll need to have, from the initial check-in to following up weeks later. You'll get a framework for making reasonable adjustments that don't create resentment among other team members, and you'll understand the legal side of things without getting lost in jargon.

Most importantly, you'll learn how to separate your role as a manager from trying to be someone's counsellor. There's a clear line there, and crossing it usually makes things worse for everyone. Instead, you'll know how to be supportive while maintaining appropriate boundaries, and how to connect people with the right resources when they need more help than you can provide.

We'll also cover how to protect your own mental health while supporting others - because burning yourself out doesn't help anyone. You'll leave with strategies for managing workplace anxiety that you can implement immediately, plus a clear action plan for building longer-term resilience in your team.

The Bottom Line

This isn't about fixing people or becoming a workplace counsellor. It's about creating the kind of work environment where people can do their best work, even when life gets tough. When you get this right, you'll see fewer sick days, better team morale, and people who actually want to stay and grow with your organization. More than that, you'll sleep better knowing you're the kind of leader who makes work a little easier for the people who depend on you.