Performance &

Pressure Management

Focused 1:1 interventions and group sessions designed to stabilise performance, reduce absence risk and strengthen individual capability under pressure. Built for operational environments where personal and professional pressures directly affect output, attendance and team stability.

Available online or face-to-face, delivered 1:1 or to teams. All sessions are 2 hours.

Who These Sessions Are For?

These sessions are suitable for employees at any level who are experiencing personal or professional challenges that are affecting their work and for managers who need to support their people effectively without it falling into formal HR process.

Sessions Available

Managing Pressure & Maintaining Performance

Tools to protect focus and output under sustained workload demands.

Preventing Burnout in High-Demand Roles

Early intervention strategies to prevent fatigue becoming disengagement or long-term absence.

Building Personal Resilience

Practical strategies to recover quickly from setbacks and maintain consistent standards.

Managing Emotional Responses at Work

Structured techniques to handle conflict, pressure and emotional triggers professionally.

Developing Emotional Intelligence

Strengthen self-awareness and interpersonal judgement in professional interactions.

Increasing Confidence & Professional Presence

Build internal confidence to operate effectively in demanding environments.

Assertive Communication & Boundaries

Practical tools to manage expectations and maintain standards without conflict or overload.

Developing a Growth Mindset

Shift from reactive thinking to adaptable, solution-focused behaviour.

Managing Change & Uncertainty

Techniques to remain stable and productive during transition.

Financial Pressure & Performance

Understand how financial stress impacts concentration and productivity at work.

Menopause & Workplace Performance

Support for individuals managing menopause-related performance challenges at work.

Recognising & Managing Depression at Work

Practical guidance for maintaining standards whilst navigating low mood or energy.

Suicide Awareness & Safe Conversations

Confidential session focused on risk awareness and safe response strategies.

Structured Performance Conversations

A framework for discussing personal pressures affecting work for managers and team leaders.

Introduction to Pressure & Performance

Understand how pressure affects behaviour, productivity and decision-making.

MHFA Accredited Qualifications

For organisations that need formally accredited mental health qualifications alongside their performance training:

  • Mental Health First Aider: 2-day MHFA accredited qualification
  • MHFA Champion: 1-day MHFA accredited qualification
  • Mental Health Awareness: Half-day MHFA accredited qualification

Investment

Online (2 hours): from £295 + VAT Face-to-face (2 hours): from £450 + VAT 3-session Early Intervention Bundle: from £825 + VAT online

Enquire About This Programme

T: 0116 303 3560 | E: trainingcourses@optima-uk.com

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