Why Stress Management Is a Leadership Skill.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time when many organizations turn their attention to the well-being of their people. It’s also the perfect time to talk about something that impacts every leader I’ve ever worked with: stress.

People often think of leadership coaching as being about executive presence, strategy, or communication. And yes, I do all of that. But I also spend a lot of time talking to leaders about stress—because it’s nearly impossible to lead effectively when you’re overwhelmed or burned out.

Stress impacts how we make decisions, how we communicate, how we show up for our teams—and ultimately, how successful we can be. I’ve seen incredibly talented professionals hit a wall not because they lacked skills or motivation, but because they were stretched too thin for too long.

That’s why I created a Stress Management Workshop that can be delivered onsite or virtually, and customized to your industry, organization, or department. It’s not a one-size-fits-all wellness workshop—it’s a real-world, science-backed experience that helps your people:

·        Understand their warning signs of stress

·        Learn effective tools and strategies to reduce stress in real time

·        Build long-term resilience

·        Begin shifting your team or company culture toward sustainable performance

And this work isn’t just for teams—it starts at the top. My 6-month Leadership Coaching Program integrates stress management into leadership development, helping leaders:

·        Identify how stress shows up in their work and relationships

·        Create habits and boundaries that protect their energy

·        Learn to role model healthy behaviors

·        Lead in a way that supports team performance without burning anyone out

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, I encourage you to consider how your organization is supporting the mental and emotional well-being of your people—not just this month, but year-round. Stress is part of life and work—but burnout doesn’t have to be.

If you’re ready to explore a custom stress management workshop or leadership coaching focused on building both resilience and results, I’d love to connect.

Let’s build a culture where well-being and high performance go hand in hand.

Contact me to learn more.

Janine Friedman, Owner and founder of Choice Training and Coaching Solutions, Inc. is a leadership and career performance coach and holds a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation from the International Coaching Federation as well certifications in The Leadership Challenge and High Flow Coaching.

She has spent her 25+ year career dedicated to unlocking the full potential of individuals and teams. She empowers leaders to navigate challenges with confidence and inspire teams to reach new heights.

Through personalized coaching and dynamic workshops, she equips leaders with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in today's ever-evolving business landscape.

A large chunk of the work she does involves empowering executives to move past self-doubt and Imposter Syndrome so they can experience more success in their careers without giving up happiness in their lives.

To learn more about her background click here.    To schedule a 30-minute meeting to learn more about training or coaching for you or your team, click here.

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