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Stresswise People Managers

Cultivating Wellbeing & Resilience in Teams

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Best leaders spot stress early starting with their own

A practical science-based programme designed to equip leaders to identify, minimise, and respond to stress in themselves and their teams.

Stresswise People Managers is a practical, science-based programme that supports leaders in confidently navigating stress, starting with their own. Drawing on neuroscience, behavioural psychology, and the Stress First Aid framework, it helps leaders build the awareness and tools needed to spot signs of stress early, respond effectively, and support psychological safety across their teams.

 

Based on the Stress First Aid framework

 

Who it's for

Leaders at all levels of the organisation, including, HR leaders, executives, managers, teams.

Why it's important

Leaders today face constant pressure, rising burnout, and growing expectations to support wellbeing often without having the language, tools, or energy to do so. Stresswise for Leaders helps leaders break this cycle by increasing stress literacy and building the confidence to act early and appropriately, before stress becomes a performance or wellbeing crisis.

What participants will gain from the training

This workshop equips leaders with the knowledge and skills to respond to stress. They will walk away with a clearer understanding of how stress works, how it shows up in their behaviours, and how to take action that supports both individual wellbeing and team performance.

Recognise and Manage Stress

Understand psychosocial risks, identify early signs of stress in themselves and their employees, and develop initial strategies to respond more effectively.

Support Team Wellbeing

Enhance their understanding of how their behaviour influences the team and learn how to initiate conversations about signs of stress, thereby creating a psychologically safe environment.

Organisational Support

Understand the boundaries of their role in addressing signs of stress and learn how to utilise other organisational resources for support.

Programme structure

Delivery format:

In person or online facilitator-led.

Duration:

4 hours session.

Languages:

Delivered in most European languages, Arabic and Chinese.

Modules:

Streetwise for leaders

Who should attend this training

This training is designed for people leaders at all levels, especially those leading in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this training programme?

The Stresswise People Managers programme is designed as one group session of 4 hours.

What is the expected time commitment?

After the Stresswise People Managers session, participants are invited to complete a 30-day journaling challenge to embed their learnings.

Can the training be customised for my organisation?

Yes. We customise content, examples, and facilitation to reflect your organisation’s context, culture, strategic objectives, and leadership challenges. This ensures the training not only engages participants but also addresses the challenges that matter most to your organisation. It’s highly adaptable and proven across diverse industries.

Is this a wellbeing or leadership training?

It’s both. The Stresswise People Managers programme builds core leadership capabilities through the lens of wellbeing. It helps managers lead better by understanding and managing stress, starting with themselves.