Staying Steady Under Pressure
Supporting Performance, Retention, and Emotional Resilience in High-Demand Workplaces
Staying Steady Under Pressure is a trauma-informed, evidence-based workshop designed to help individuals, teams, and leaders respond more effectively to stress, complexity, and relational pressure at work.
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In workplace environments, people are expected to think clearly, collaborate effectively, and remain reliably available—even under sustained pressure. When stress becomes chronic or unmanaged, it can quietly erode performance, strain relationships, and contribute to burnout, disengagement, and leaves of absence.
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Staying Steady Under Pressure focuses on what organizations can do within the workplace to strengthen emotional and relational capacity, supporting healthier functioning, before things become "too much".
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What This Workshop Is About
This workshop helps participants understand how stress shapes emotional responses, communication, and decision-making at work—and offers practical tools to respond with greater steadiness and intention.
The focus is on capacity-building, not diagnosis or treatment.
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Participants are not asked to disclose personal experiences. Content is accessible, respectful, and grounded in real workplace dynamics.
Key Areas of Focus
Participants will explore:
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How ongoing stress affects attention, emotional regulation, and decision-making
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Why reactivity, conflict, and miscommunication increase under pressure
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Common patterns that show up in high-demand roles and teams
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Practical strategies for staying grounded during difficult conversations
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Tools for improving boundaries, clarity, and relationship effectiveness at work
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The role leadership behaviour plays in shaping emotional climate and team functioning
Content is relevant across sectors where pressure, responsibility, and interpersonal demands are high.
Why This Matters for Organizations
Organizations increasingly recognize that:
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Retention is influenced not only by workload, but by emotional and relational climate
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Chronic stress can contribute to burnout, disengagement, and avoidable leaves of absence
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Leadership behaviour sets the tone for how teams respond to pressure
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Supporting emotional regulation and communication improves performance and reliability
This workshop supports organizations in creating conditions where employees are more likely to remain engaged, effective, and sustainably available over time.
Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is well-suited for:
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Healthcare, education, and social service organizations
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Corporate and professional teams under sustained pressure
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Leadership and management groups
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Organizations prioritizing staff well-being, retention, and collaboration
No prior mental health training is required.
Format & Delivery Options
In-House Workshops
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2-hour or half-day formats
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12–30 participants
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In-person or live virtual delivery
Conferences & Professional Development Events
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60–90 minute sessions
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40–150 participants
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Suitable for staff development days, retreats, or conferences
Leadership & Retreat Settings
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Small group formats available
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Half-day or full-day options
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In-person delivery preferred
Workshops are available across Ontario and beyond. Travel costs are additional.
What Participants Take Away
Participants leave with:
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A clearer understanding of how stress shows up at work
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Tools to respond more intentionally under pressure
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Improved communication and boundary-setting strategies
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Greater awareness of relational dynamics within teams
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Practical approaches that can be applied immediately​
The emphasis is on skills that translate directly into day-to-day work.
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Investment & Logistics
Workshop fees are based on format, group size, and delivery method. Pricing reflects preparation, facilitation time, and professional expertise.
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Typical pricing ranges:
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​In-House Workshops
• 2-hour session: starting at $1,200
• Half-day session (3.5 hours): starting at $2,000
​Conferences & Professional Development Events
• 60–90 minute sessions: starting at $1,800
​Leadership & Retreat-Based Training
• Half-day intensives: starting at $3,000
• Full-day formats: pricing available upon request
Workshops are available in person and virtually.
Travel time and expenses apply for in-person delivery outside the Waterloo region.
Custom proposals are available based on organizational context and goals.
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