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Stress Management and Resilience for Administrative Professionals

Address the real pressures of administrative work, tight deadlines, demanding managers and constant interruptions, with practical resilience and stress management techniques. Grounded in everyday South African office life rather than generic wellness theory, the course helps administrators protect their wellbeing while still meeting the demands of a busy office.

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What you will be able to do

  • Identify early warning signs of workplace stress and burnout.
  • Apply practical techniques to manage pressure during peak periods.
  • Set boundaries with managers and colleagues without damaging relationships.
  • Build daily habits that support concentration and emotional regulation.
  • Recover quickly from setbacks and high pressure incidents at work.
  • Access appropriate support when workplace stress becomes unmanageable.

Course outline

  1. 01Recognising Stress and Burnout
  2. 02Pressure Management Techniques
  3. 03Setting Boundaries at Work
  4. 04Daily Habits for Resilience
  5. 05Recovering From Setbacks
  6. 06Managing a Demanding Manager
  7. 07Peer Support in the Office
  8. 08Knowing When to Seek Help

Who should attend

This course suits administrative assistants, personal assistants, office coordinators and administrators experiencing sustained workplace pressure.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 29 Sep 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Closed
29 to 30 Sep 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
30 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
6 to 7 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Oct 2026Accra2US$1,100Register
12 to 13 Oct 2026Lagos2US$1,100Register
13 to 14 Oct 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
15 to 16 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
19 to 20 Oct 2026Online2US$900Register
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
1 to 2 Dec 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
2 to 3 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000Register
3 to 4 Dec 2026Pretoria2R10,000Register
7 to 8 Dec 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Dec 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register
9 to 10 Dec 2026Maseru2US$1,100Register
10 to 11 Dec 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register
17 to 18 Dec 2026Harare2US$1,100Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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