Stress-Busting Practices: Staying Centered during End-of-Year Crunch Time

Summary:

This workshop will focus on understanding the origins of stress, anticipating potential stressors during the busy season, and providing practical tips to reduce stress and create more ease at work and in life. We will begin with an introduction to mental fitness, which involves strengthening three critical mental muscles to shift the balance of power from inner Saboteurs (negative self) to your inner Sage (positive self). This session is designed to help HR professionals develop strategies to manage their stress effectively and support their teams during high-pressure times, such as the holiday season.

Participants will engage in self-reflection exercises to become aware of their stressors, participate in small group discussions to share strategies and learn mindfulness techniques to stay present and reduce stress. The workshop will include peer coaching sessions where participants will receive personalized feedback and support from fellow HR professionals. By the end of this workshop, attendees will have practical tools to manage stress and a supportive network of peers.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

• Understand the anatomy of stress and its impact on the brain and body.
• Learn practical stress reduction techniques, including mindfulness, prioritization, and setting boundaries.
• Engage in peer coaching to develop personalized stress management strategies.
• Leave with actionable techniques to create a more balanced work environment during busy seasons.

This program is pending approval for 1.0 PDCs toward SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification and 1.0 General Credit through HRCI.

About the Speakers:

Strategic Partner & Trainer

Paula Rosecky is a certified mental fitness trainer with an extensive background in strategic research and human behavior. This gives her a unique perspective on understanding and addressing stress in the workplace.Through conducting hundreds of strategic listening sessions, interviews, and coaching sessions, Paula has honed her ability to listen empathetically to understand underlying issues that lead to burnout.

Her workshops and coaching sessions are designed to foster a positive mindset and reduce self-sabotaging behaviors to create more ease at work.

When she’s not unraveling the complexities of employee experiences, you might find her taking a contemplative walk along the Puget Sound or pushing herself at a coached swim at the local pool.

Attendee information will be shared with our sponsors and guest speaker.

Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85125835709

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Emerald Queen Casino and Hotel. Park in the east/hotel parking garage, and take the elevator up to the 4th floor (casino). When you get off the elevator, the hotel front desk will be off to your left and concierge will guide you to the event space., 2920 East R Street, Tacoma, United States