Stress Management and Resilience Training
Understand and manage stress at work. Stay calm under pressure. Strengthen resilience.
5 Star Rated
In-House Training
Tailored to You
1 Day Course
In-person team training from £1,400 per day or £1,150 per day remote for your group.
See detailed pricing and delivery information below
Trusted By Teams Across the UK
In the private and public sectors, from SMEs to publicly-listed companies, I've delivered training across a wide range of organisation sizes and sectors.
Stress Management Training Without the Fluff
Stress management training that treats people like adults.
Not mindfulness apps and feel-good platitudes - a practical, realistic look at what stress actually is, why we all experience it, and the genuine strategies to recognise it, manage it, and build lasting resilience.
I won't promise you a stress-free life; that's not realistic. What I'll give you and your team are the tools to handle the pressure that work and life inevitably bring - calmly, healthily, and sustainably.
This is practical, workplace stress-management training - not therapy. Part of what I cover is recognising when someone needs more support than a training course can offer, and how to point them towards it.
Modern workplaces can be fast-paced, demanding, and unpredictable - which is exactly why resilience at work is no longer a “nice to have”.
It’s a core skill that helps people stay calm, think clearly, and perform well even under pressure.
Resilience isn't about tolerating unreasonable pressure - it's about being genuinely equipped to handle the normal ups and downs of work. It works best alongside a real commitment to a healthy workplace.
My resilience and stress management course provides practical strategies for understanding stress, regulating emotions, and building healthy habits that support long-term wellbeing.
Rather than offering vague advice, I focus on real, actionable techniques you can use immediately to feel more balanced and in control.
You will:
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Recognise early signs of stress before they escalate in you, your colleagues and your team.
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Understand what stress is and why some stress is a good thing.
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Identify the impact of long-term chronic stress on mental and physical wellbeing.
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Build emotional resilience and respond more calmly under pressure.
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Shift unhelpful thinking patterns into more helpful ones.
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Strengthen wellbeing through mindset, habits, and boundaries.
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Stay productive without burning out or feeling overwhelmed.
You also receive 3 months of personal email support from me for any follow-up questions.
Why Stress Management Training Matters for Your Team
Looking after your team's wellbeing isn't soft - it's one of the most important things an organisation can do.
Stress, depression and anxiety account for around half of all work-related ill health in the UK.
Left unaddressed, it costs people their health and organisations their best staff.
Addressed well, it's one of the clearest signals that an employer genuinely cares.
When you work with me, I will design the training around your specific challenges and requirements to help address the root causes of stress.
For example, I often find that poor time management is a key cause of workplace stress. This can then be incorporated into the training, or we could have a dedicated day or half-day to focus on it.
Stress Management Course Content
For in-house training the course content and length can be tailored to your specific requirements. Please Contact Me for more information and a quote.
Every participant receives:
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A comprehensive course workbook packed with notes, exercises, and templates.
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Step-by-step frameworks and templates to apply what you've learned.
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Practical examples that can be applied to real workplace challenges straight away.
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Certificate of Completion after the course.
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Post-course email support - you can email me with questions for 3 months after the course, answered personally.
Understanding Stress
Before you can manage stress effectively, you need to understand what causes it and how it affects your thinking, emotions, and behaviour. We build awareness and examine you the foundations you need for long-term resilience. ✔ Understand the “stress response” and how it affects performance. ✔ Appreciate the difference between pressure and stress. ✔ Identify 'good stress' and why a little can be beneficial. ✔ The Pressure-Performance Curve (the Yerkes-Dodson idea - performance rises with pressure to a point, then falls). ✔ Recognise early warning signs before stress becomes overwhelming. ✔ Identify external and internal stress triggers. ✔ Break unhelpful stress cycles and regain control.
Building Personal Resilience
Building Personal Resilience Resilience isn't about being tough - it’s about staying adaptable, resourceful, and emotionally balanced. This module explores the mindset, behaviours, and habits that help you stay steady under pressure. ✔ Understand what resilience genuinely is (and isn't) - it's being equipped to handle normal pressures, not tolerating unreasonable ones. ✔ Develop a resilient mindset using practical psychological tools. ✔ Cognitive reframing and the ABC model. ✔ Use reframing techniques to stay rational and calm under pressure. ✔ Build emotional awareness and manage emotional reactions. ✔ Strengthen confidence and self-belief during challenging situations.
Practical Stress Management Tools
Now we cover applied techniques - the simple habits and daily practices that help reduce stress and improve your overall wellbeing, both at work and at home. ✔ Recognise when stress needs more than self-help - and where to turn for support (GP, EAP, professional help) ✔ Use simple breathing and quick, evidence-based resets to stay calm. ✔ Manage interruptions and reduce “mental clutter”. ✔ Protect your energy and avoid overcommitting. ✔ Improve focus and reduce anxiety using proven tools.
Resilience in Action
Resilience isn’t built in isolation - it’s built while we’re working, collaborating, and communicating. You will learn how to apply resilience skills to real workplace challenges. ✔ Stay effective under pressure without burning out. ✔ Set boundaries and manage expectations professionally. ✔ Improve communication to reduce conflict and misunderstandings. ✔ Recognise when you need support and how to ask for it. ✔ Build stronger relationships and supportive team environments.
Supporting Your Team (in-house option)
When delivered for managers, the course includes a strand on spotting and supporting stress in the people you lead. ✔ Recognise the signs of stress and burnout in your team members. ✔ Hold supportive, confident conversations about wellbeing. ✔ Create working conditions that reduce unnecessary pressure. ✔ Know the limits of your role - and how to signpost someone to further support.
Wellbeing Habits That Last
The final module helps you turn insight into action. You will create a personalised resilience plan you can stick to long-term. ✔ Build healthy habits using the Habit Loop (Cue–Craving–Response–Reward). ✔ Maintain work-life balance with simple, sustainable practices. ✔ Review progress and adapt your strategies as things change. ✔ Use a personal resilience toolkit you can return to anytime.
Meet Your Trainer
Mark Baglow
Hi, I'm Mark. When you book this course, you get me – not an associate, not a script read off a slide.
I've spent fifteen years in the world of education, training and development. During my career I learned the thing that still shapes every course I run: people don't remember what you tell them, they remember what they do.
My training is practical, hands-on and refreshingly jargon-free – real tools you'll use on Monday morning, not dry theory you'll have forgotten by lunch.
I'm a certified DISC analyst, and I've designed and delivered leadership, management and communication training across sectors including education, software and financial services.
I'm based in Birmingham – right in the middle of the country – so I can reach you easily for in-person training anywhere in the UK, or even internationally! I also provide live online training if that suits you better.
I keep my business deliberately personal: you deal with me directly, from first enquiry to post-course follow-up, and every session is built around your people and your real-world challenges.
Pricing & Learning Options
In-House Group Course Live Online
Private group training with Mark Baglow for your organisation live online via Teams.
Tailored to your requirements.
Detailed course notes and resources included.
Recommended group size of up to 10 participants.
Pricing is a day rate for the group - not per person
from £1,150
per day
Works out at under £120 per person for a group of 10
In-House Group Course In-Person
Private group training with Mark Baglow in-person at your workplace.
Tailored to your requirements.
Detailed printed course notes and resources included.
Recommended group size up to 12 participants.
Pricing is a day rate for the group - not per person
from £1,400
per day
Works out at under £120 per person for a group of 12
Best Value for Teams
Half-day courses for in-house training are available on request.
Your satisfaction, guaranteed. I'm confident you'll find this training genuinely valuable. If it doesn't deliver what we agreed, I'll put it right.
The final cost of in-house training depends on delivery format, location (including London), group size and any specialist tailoring; travel and accommodation may apply for in-person sessions. No VAT is currently charged.
How In-House Training Works
Bringing training in-house for your team - whether in-person or online - is simpler than you might think.
Here's the whole journey:
Get in touch: Tell me a bit about your team and what you'd like to achieve.
Fill in the form or book a free 30-minute call.
Free scoping call: We talk through your goals, your team and any specific challenges. No charge, no obligation.
Tailored proposal: I send a clear proposal with tailored content and a price. Tailoring and prep are included as standard - no hidden extras. No VAT is currently charged on top of my prices.
Delivery: I deliver the session at your site or live online, fully tailored to your organisation.
Follow-up: Everyone leaves with a workbook and post-course resources to embed what they've learned.
Want to Learn More?
No VAT currently charged · Free discovery call · Tailoring & prep included
Public Course Dates
This course is currently offered as in-house training, but public course dates can be added according to demand. Register your interest below and I will let you know as soon as any public dates are added.
Looking for in-person or remote stress management training for your team?
Please contact me to discuss in-house training options. I regularly travel across the UK and internationally to deliver courses.
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Who Is This Course For?
This Stress Management course is designed for professionals who want to stay calm, focused, and effective in an increasingly demanding workplace.
My training is practical, supportive, and suitable for anyone who wants to build stronger emotional resilience and healthier working habits.
This training is especially valuable for:
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Managers and team leaders who support others and need strategies to stay steady under pressure
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Professionals experiencing stress or overwhelm and looking for healthier ways to cope
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New or developing managers who want tools to handle challenging situations confidently
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Customer-facing staff balancing high workloads or emotionally demanding interactions
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Hybrid and remote workers managing increased communication demands and blurred work-life boundaries
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Anyone who wants to improve their wellbeing, strengthen their mindset, and build resilience that lasts
If you want to improve your ability to stay calm, positive, and effective - even during the toughest weeks - this course is for you.
Why Choose Mark Baglow Training
Frequently Asked Questions
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The course is suitable for managers and non-managers at any level of your organisation.
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