Stress Management Mastery™
Stress Management Course Features
SUBJECT
Stress Management
DURATION
2 Days
CERTIFICATION
ILM-Recognised
TRAINER
Nicholas C. Hill FCMI FIoL FIC
PARTICIPANTS
Leaders and Managers
DELIVERY
Open Scheduled • 1-2-1 • In-House Tailored
FORMAT
Classroom • Virtual Classroom • Hybrid
MATERIALS
Hard Copy Workbooks • Digital Workbooks
Instructor-Led Stress Management Training
Master Trainer Nicholas Hill
Nicholas C. Hill FCMI FIoL FIC is a seasoned master trainer and the creator of 68 ILM-Recognised courses. His training is high-impact and results-driven, presented in classroom and virtual classroom formats. Since 1996, he has delivered training for over 700 organisations, leading to team improvements of up to 234% in performance, 136% in efficiency, and 104% in productivity.
Stress Management Course Summary
Module 1
Understanding Stress
Module 2
Stressors and Responses
Module 3
Work-Life Balance
Module 4
Worry Management
Module 5
Stress-Management Techniques
Module 6
Mindfulness Techniques
Module 7
High Energy Nutrition
Module 8
Health and Fitness
Participant Challenges
You feel under constant pressure, juggling priorities without a moment to reset. The week ends, and the cycle repeats itself. Your energy crashes before the day ends, your mind continues to race after you reach home, and your sleep is disrupted by insomnia. Your tasks feel heavier, your decisions slower, and your patience thinner. Tension spills into conversations, and your ability to focus fades. You try to stay productive, but everything feels reactive. The line between work and personal life blurs, and stress becomes your default state. Small frustrations build into bigger problems, and emotional fatigue sets in. If you do not take control soon, stress risks damaging your health, clouding your judgment, and weakening your long-term performance.
Course Objectives
Designed and delivered by Nicholas Hill Academy Ltd, this course helps you recognise pressure early, reset your mental state, and protect your energy before stress takes control. You develop the ability to manage emotional triggers, stay focused in fast-paced environments, and respond to challenges with clarity. Your team benefits from your steadier presence, improved decision-making, and stronger emotional control. As you shift from reactive habits to proactive self-management, workplace tension reduces and performance rises. Your organisation gains a more resilient leader who leads with purpose, not pressure. Long-term, you sustain your well-being, sharpen your focus, and lead with greater impact.
Day One
Managing Stress and Worry™
Module 1: Understanding Stress
Outcomes
• Gain a foundational understanding of stress, including definitions, causes, and impact • Explore your physiological and psychological stress mechanisms to develop self-awareness • Identify everyday stressors in your workplace to develop strategies to mitigate their impact
Syllabus
Stress Physiology, General Adaptation Syndrome, Neuroendocrine Response, Cognitive Appraisal Theory, Allostatic Load, Health Psychology, Autonomic Nervous System, Stress Mechanisms, Somatic Stress Patterns, Psychosocial Risk Factors, Emotional Arousal
Module 2: Stressors and Responses
Outcomes
• Discover links between external stressors and internal responses to gain personal insight • Discern between manageable and unmanageable stressors to target what you can control • Recognise the early signs of stress to anticipate and mitigate stress before it escalates
Syllabus
External Stressors, Internal Stressors, Stress Perception, Stress Reactivity, Threat Appraisal, Challenge Appraisal, Coping Styles, Perceived Control, Stress Sensitivity, Behavioural Inhibition, Response Bias, Vulnerability Factors, Self-Efficacy, Learned Helplessness
Module 3: Work-Life Balance
Outcomes
• Address the critical areas of your home and work life to balance and manage your priorities • Evaluate the current investment in your work life to identify areas for improvement • Devise plans to achieve balance in your work life to improve your overall well-being
Syllabus
Work-Life Interface, Job Demands Resources, Boundary Management, Role Strain, Life Domain Analysis, Role Identity, Cognitive Load, Recovery Theory, Goal Alignment, Satisfaction Indicators, Occupational Wellbeing, Psychological Capital, Values Congruence
Module 4: Worry Management
Outcomes
• Explore methods to reduce excessive worrying to experience a more fulfilling life • Learn techniques for letting go of unproductive thoughts to focus on what truly matters • Learn cognitive behavioural techniques to challenge and change worry-inducing thoughts
Syllabus
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Thought Restructuring, Worry Exposure, Metacognitive Theory, Anxiety Triggers, REBT Principles, Rumination Cycle, Automatic Thought, Fear Conditioning, Thought Suppression, Thought Defusion, Self-Talk, Anticipatory Anxiety
Day Two
Boosting Energy and Vitality™
Module 5: Stress-Management Techniques
Outcomes
• Use relaxation techniques and physical activities to manage stress during busy times • Learn natural methods for immediate stress reduction to feel calm and centred • Practise various breathing exercises and visualisation to regain control in stressful situations
Syllabus
Breathing Exercises, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Guided Imagery, Visualisation Practice, Applied Relaxation, Somatic Training, Tension Reduction, Relaxation Drills, Grounding Exercises, Parasympathetic Activation, Autogenic Techniques, Self-Soothing, Neurocalming
Module 6: Mindfulness Techniques
Outcomes
• Employ fundamental mindfulness exercises to let go and appreciate the present moment • Develop body-scan skills to increase awareness of physical sensations and reduce tension • Integrate short mindfulness breaks into your daily routine to continually reset and recharge
Syllabus
Mindfulness-Based Reduction, Present-Moment Focus, Focused Attention, Body Scan Practice, Non-Judgemental Awareness, Attention Training, Open Monitoring, Attentional Control, Awareness Training, Mindful Integration, Interoceptive Awareness
Module 7: High Energy Nutrition
Outcomes
• Understand the impact of nutrition on energy levels to enhance your daily performance • Discover foods that induce stress to overcome insomnia and achieve optimal rest • Learn from the latest dietary research to sustain high energy and reclaim your vitality
Syllabus
Nutritional Psychology, Energy Metabolism, Glycaemic Control, Nutrient Timing, Blood Sugar, Mood Food, Hydration, Caffeine, Amino Acids, Cognitive Nutrition, Sleep Nutrition, Functional Foods, Gut-Brain Axis, Inflammatory Foods, Nutrient Absorption
Module 8: Health and Fitness
Outcomes
• Explore the benefits of high-intensity training to boost your physical and mental capacity • Practise HIT to manage your physiological state, improve endurance, and reduce stress • Incorporate HIT workouts into your routine to enhance overall fitness and stress resilience
Syllabus
High-Intensity Training, Exercise Psychology, Stress Adaptation, Endorphin Activation, Behavioural Activation, Exercise Resilience, Cognitive Performance, Physiological Activation, Body-Based Interventions, Cardiovascular Exercise, Exercise Scheduling
Stress Management Training Delivery
Open Scheduled Course
Develop Your Skills
Enjoy powerful and cost-effective learning and development from the comfort of your home or office. Benefit from our practical and relevant training content while interacting with our master trainer and like-minded delegates from other industries.
- Leaders and Managers
- 2 Days
- Virtual Classroom
1-2-1 Tailored Course
Master Your Skills
Solve your workplace problems in private and in confidence. Receive undivided personal attention and explore modules tailored to your needs. Schedule the training to suit your pace and calendar, then watch your knowledge and skills go through the roof.
- Management Level Tailored
- 2 Days • 4 Half Days • 8 Quarter Days
- Classroom • Virtual Classroom
In-House Tailored Course
Develop Your Team
Engage in team building and develop unity through shared goals that align your team’s thinking and behaviour. We facilitate your team discussions and tailor our modules, timings, and delivery style to your organisational vision, mission, and culture.
- Management Level Tailored
- 2 Days • 4 Half Days • 8 Quarter Days
- Classroom • Virtual Classroom
Stress Management Open Courses
Included Materials
- Certificate of Achievement
- Digital Interactive Workbooks
- Professional Leader Subscription
- Pre-Course Diagnostic Consultation
- Post-Course Results Consultation
- Post-Course Email Mentoring
Optional Materials
- ILM-Recognised Certificate
- Hard Copy Workbooks
- Hard Copy Leadership Journal
- Leadership Principles Merchandise
- Leadership Style Mapping
- Post-Course Leadership Coaching
Course Features
- Master Trainer
- 2 Days Training
- 09:00 - 17:00 GMT/BST
- Leaders and Managers
- 5 Delegates Capacity
- Virtual Classroom
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Start
15 May, 2025
End
22 Sep, 2025
- Stress Management Mastery
- 04 Places Remaining
£895
+VAT PER DELEGATE
Stress Management Course Reviews
"Nicholas Hill is a very knowledgeable and passionate coach and trainer!"
M. Sunderland Operations Directo Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner
"This course was too advanced for me, but it helped me to manage my time."
N. Brydon, Food and Beverage Manager The Elvetham Hotel Ltd
"Following your training, we are now turning around our business performance."
A. Panatti Sales Director Finish Creative Ltd
"The results achieved in this training are above and beyond what I was expecting."
S. Baker Managing Director Merritt & Baker Consultancy Ltd
"You positively changed my attitude toward leadership and management."
J. Mears General Manager Integrated Pathology Partnerships Ltd
"Outstanding and excellent feedback from our 42 delegates over four years."
O. Klochkova Chief Operations Officer Playson Ltd