• Recognize the impact of anxiety and stress on your mental and physical health, as well as your business performance
• Identify the common sources of anxiety and stress for business executives, and how to avoid or minimize them
• Detect the signs and symptoms of anxiety and stress in yourself and others, and intervene early before they become worse
• Apply various techniques and tools to reduce and manage anxiety and stress effectively
• Build a supportive and positive work culture that promotes resilience, well-being, and productivity

This course is designed for business executives who want to learn how to deal with anxiety and stress in the workplace, and improve their personal and professional performance. The course is suitable for executives from any industry or sector, who face various challenges and pressures in their roles.

The course will run for five days, with each day covering a different topic. The course will consist of lectures, discussions, exercises, case studies, videos, quizzes, and feedback sessions. The course outline is as follows:

Day One:

Anxiety and Stress – What are they?

• Introduction to the course: objectives, expectations, agenda
• What are anxiety and stress? Definitions, types, causes
• How do anxiety and stress affect your mental health? Mood disorders, cognitive impairments, emotional dysregulation
• How do anxiety and stress affect your physical health? Cardiovascular diseases, immune system disorders, gastrointestinal problems
• How do anxiety and stress affect your business performance? Productivity loss, absenteeism, turnover, errors
• Self-assessment: How anxious or stressed are you?

Day Two:

Anxiety and Stress – Where do they come from?

• What are the common sources of anxiety and stress for business executives? Uncertainty¹, competition², deadlines³, expectations⁴, conflicts⁵
• How do these sources trigger or exacerbate anxiety or stress? Cognitive appraisal theory⁶, transactional model of stress⁷, fight-or-flight response
• How can you avoid or minimize these sources? Anticipating risks, managing competition, setting realistic goals, communicating expectations, resolving conflicts
• Exercise: Identify your main sources of anxiety or stress

Day Three:

Anxiety and Stress – How can you spot them?

• What are the signs and symptoms of anxiety or stress in yourself? Physical sensations, thoughts, feelings, behaviors
• What are the signs and symptoms of anxiety or stress in others? Changes in appearance, performance, attitude, relationships
• How can you monitor your own level of anxiety or stress? Self-awareness techniques, self-report scales, physiological measures
• How can you check on others’ level of anxiety or stress? Observation skills, listening skills, feedback skills
• Case study: Spot the signs of anxiety or stress

Day Four:

Anxiety and Stress – How can you cope with them?

• What are some effective techniques to reduce or manage anxiety or stress? Mindfulness, relaxation, breathing, exercise, diet, sleep
• How can you use these techniques in different situations? Before a stressful event, during a stressful event, after a stressful event
• How can you tailor these techniques to your own preferences or needs? Personality factors, learning styles, cultural factors
• Exercise: Practice some techniques to cope with anxiety or stress

Day Five:

Anxiety and Stress – How can you prevent them?

• What are some strategies to prevent or reduce anxiety or stress in the long term? Communication, delegation, prioritization, planning, problem-solving
• How can you use these strategies to improve your personal and professional performance? Goal setting, time management, decision making, creativity, leadership
• How can you create a supportive and positive work environment that fosters resilience, well-being, and productivity? Organizational culture, team building, employee engagement, recognition, feedback
• Quiz: Test your knowledge on anxiety and stress management
• Feedback: Evaluate the course and share your feedback

To enhance learning and practical application of concepts, the training course will use a combination of interactive lectures, case studies, group discussions, practical exercises, and real-world examples. Participants will also get the chance to collaborate on group projects and create action plans adapted to the needs of their respective organizations.