Leadership & Management

Resilient Leadership and Wellbeing

Sustained pressure can erode leaders’ judgement, energy and relationships. This course helps leaders build personal resilience and create healthy, high-performing teams: managing stress and energy, maintaining perspective, setting boundaries, recognising signs of burnout in others and leading with empathy during difficult periods.

5 days Classroom or live online English

Smart Horizon Certified - Global Leadership Consultants

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Leaders who burn out cannot lead others well. You will learn evidence-based practices to stay effective and support your team’s wellbeing.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Self-assessments, practical resilience techniques, reflective exercises, peer discussion and personal wellbeing planning.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the science of stress and resilience
Assess personal stress triggers and energy patterns
Use practical techniques to manage pressure
Set healthy boundaries and priorities
Recognise and respond to stress in team members
Create team practices that sustain wellbeing

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Managers and senior leaders
Team leaders in high-pressure roles
Healthcare and emergency services managers
HR and wellbeing champions
Project leaders

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Stress management
Self-awareness
Empathetic leadership
Boundary setting
Wellbeing culture

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Understanding Resilience

09:00–10:08Stress, pressure and performance
10:08–11:00Resilience as a skill
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Resilience as a skill (continued)
11:45–12:53Personal resilience assessment
12:53–14:00Exercise: stress map

Day 2Managing Energy

09:00–10:08Physical and mental energy
10:08–11:00Sleep, recovery and focus
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Sleep, recovery and focus (continued)
11:45–12:53Practical calming techniques
12:53–14:00Practice session

Day 3Perspective and Boundaries

09:00–10:08Thinking traps under pressure
10:08–11:00Reframing setbacks
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Reframing setbacks (continued)
11:45–12:53Saying no and prioritising
12:53–14:00Workshop: boundary plan

Day 4Supporting Others

09:00–10:08Recognising burnout signs
10:08–11:00Supportive conversations
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Supportive conversations (continued)
11:45–12:53When to refer to professional help
12:53–14:00Role play

Day 5Healthy Team Culture

09:00–10:08Workload and expectations
10:08–11:00Psychological safety
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Psychological safety (continued)
11:45–12:53Team wellbeing practices
12:53–14:00Personal and team plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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