Stress Mastery Programme

Master your stress, and lead at your best

An accredited, neuroscience-based programme that turns everyday pressure into focus, resilience and clearer decisions. For you, or for your whole team.

ILM & CPD accredited | Built on 12+ years experience | Trusted by the NHS & local government

The cost of getting it wrong

Left unmanaged, stress drains focus, decisions and people.

964,000
UK workers reported work-related stress, depression or anxiety in a year, up from 776,000.
22 million
working days lost to work-related stress in 2024/25.
44%
of employees report feeling a lot of stress on a typical day.

Stress isn’t soft, and it isn’t a personal failing. It’s a signal, and it’s already in your numbers whether you measure it or not. The good news: managing it well is a set of skills, and skills can be taught.

Learn 100% Online

Train from anywhere with fully online courses.

At Your Own Pace

Flexible training to fit your timeline.

Unlimited Tutor Support

Support from an expert coach whenever you need it.

Payment Plans

Spread the cost with our payment plans.

Who is our Stress Mastery course for?

For people ready to treat stress as a performance issue, not just a wellbeing one.

This course is for individuals and organisations who are ready to take stress seriously, not just as a wellbeing issue, but as a performance one. This training programme that will help you to master your stress and unleash the power of your brain.

Our programme will equip you with the skills and strategies you need to regulate your emotions and avoid negative emotion contagion. 

 

Individuals

Leaders and managers in high-stakes roles who feel stretched or close to burnout
HR, L&D and wellbeing leads supporting others while struggling with their own resilience
Founders and entrepreneurs carrying decision fatigue and constant pressure
Anyone ready to reset, refocus and take back control of their wellbeing

Organisations

Teams navigating pressure, uncertainty or change, such as restructures or peak periods
Businesses building high-performing, emotionally intelligent teams
Workplaces working to reduce absenteeism and improve mental fitness
Organisations investing in preventative wellbeing, not just reactive fixes

Course content overview

Our programme is based on six ‘Big Ideas’ that are supported by extensive research and evidence:

1

Attention and decision-making:

Understanding why your brain drives all behaviour – and why this matters

2

Managing threat and reward:

Why threat is bad for performance and wellbeing

3

Managing emotions:

It’s all about self-regulation

4

Improving attention focus:

How to be mindful

5

Reframing your relationship with stress:

From frazzle to Stress Mastery

6

Emotional contagion:

Are you lifting up your team or bringing them down?

Each of these ‘Big Ideas’ is covered in a separate module, where you will learn practical ideas, models and strategies that you can apply immediately. You will also get access to online resources, exercises, and quizzes to reinforce your learning and track your progress.

Don't just take our word for it...

“This programme gave me the tools to transform stress into a strength. My leadership style is more focused, and my team is thriving.
Sarah L.Programme Graduate

“For the first time, I felt seen and supported as a leader. This course changed everything for me.”

Emma D.

Women in Leadership Participant

CPD Accredited

STRESS MASTERY

£400+vat

(£480 including VAT)

Next cohort starts 7 September · a new live session every 2 weeks
Live group sessions every two weeks, led by your facilitator
Self-paced e-learning to work through between sessions
3 months’ unlimited access to all course materials
Access to the Stress Mastery learner forum
CPD accredited certificate on completion

Secure your place for the September cohort. Questions first? Get in touch and we’ll help.

Staff photo of Fiona Warner-Gale

Dr Fiona Warner-Gale

PhD| AdvDip Neuroscience of Leadership |MA(Dist)   Management|MA Research Methodology| BSc (hons)| Fellow of the Institute of Leadership

“Understanding how the brain works is the key to unlocking leadership potential. When leaders apply neuroscience-based strategies, they create high-performing, resilient teams and foster environments where innovation and psychological safety thrive. This course is designed to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and impact – transforming not just how you work, but how you think.” Dr Fiona Warner-Gale

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