A practical 4 x 30-minute course for high-demand workplaces
When workloads feel unrelenting, priorities keep shifting and people don’t have time to “do wellbeing properly”, stress becomes the norm. This focused, practical course helps teams regain control, protect their energy and navigate change more effectively — without adding to an already full workload.
Designed specifically for busy, high-pressure environments, each session is just 30 minutes long and packed with immediately usable tools.
Is this course right for your organisation?
This course is ideal for workplaces where:
- Teams feel overwhelmed, stretched or constantly behind
- Priorities change rapidly and communication feels unclear
- Deadlines feel unrealistic or unmanageable
- Staff have limited time for traditional wellbeing strategies
- Burnout risk is increasing but capacity is tight
What this course delivers
Participants will gain:
- Clear understanding of stress, pressure and burnout – and how to spot the early signs
- Practical frameworks to manage shifting workloads and expectations
- Techniques to communicate priorities more effectively
- Realistic wellbeing strategies that fit into high-demand days
- Tools to reset stress regularly and build long-term resilience
- Increased confidence to have conversations about workload and wellbeing
Optional leadership content supports managers to actively create healthier, more sustainable teams.
Course Structure: 4 x 30-minute sessions
Session 1: Understanding Stress & Burnout
Participants explore:
- The difference between stress, pressure and burnout
- How chronic stress develops and why it often goes unnoticed
- Early warning signs and practical self-check tools to identify risk
Session 2: Managing Workloads & Change
Focused on practical workload control:
- How to communicate clearly during shifting priorities
- Techniques to handle unrealistic deadlines and workload expectations
- The “Negotiating Priorities” framework for constructive workload conversations
Session 3: Wellbeing in High-Demand Times
Wellbeing that works in real life:
- Micro-breaks and energy management for busy schedules
- Resetting stress daily – “de-stress before distress”
- Building personal resilience habits that are achievable and sustainable
Session 4 (Optional): Leadership & Team Support
For managers and team leaders:
- How to model healthy workload management behaviours
- Recognising stress in others and responding effectively
- Creating a culture where wellbeing supports performance, not competes with it
Outcomes for your organisation
This course supports:
- More open, constructive conversations around workload
- Reduced burnout risk and improved early intervention
- Stronger psychological safety and team resilience
- Leaders who feel confident in supporting wellbeing
- Staff who feel more in control, focused and sustainable
Why this course works
Short, focused sessions designed for time-poor teams Practical tools that can be used immediately Tailored for high-pressure environments Suitable for staff and leaders at all levels Can be delivered online or in-person
Book your course or discuss delivery options
This programme can be delivered as a standalone series or integrated into your wider wellbeing or leadership strategy.