Seminars & Workshops on Stress Management
Employee De-Stress with Michael Wigge – 2024/2025
Award-winning trainer Michael Wigge and his coaching firm CMW offer high quality stress management seminars, and workshops for employees – nationwide!
Are your employees experiencing signs and symptoms of intense stress? Maybe long working hours have affected your staff? Has your organization gone through an intense process of change that may have caused stress-related symptoms for certain employees? Would you like to improve your employees’ stress management to avoid absenteeism?
Certified trainer Michael Wigge and his CMW coaching team have developed an intense stress management concept for employees and managers. Clients from all over the United States have benefited from the half-, one and two day programs to enable their staff to manage stress levels with helpful tools and techniques. The proven CMW stress management program contains a three-step-strategy to overcome high levels of stress.
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Michael’s Stress Management Seminars & Workshops:
- Top experienced trainer, ICF-certified coach, and entrepreneur
- Michael unique background with adventures like ‘How to Travel the World for Free’ (Tonight Show, Today Show)
- Unique employee training based on the 3-pillars CMW stress management program
- Onsite and online training in English and German available
- Interactive seminar elements with proven techniques, tools, and breakout sessions
- Check reviews to see stress-reduction success rate of almost 90%
- Complimentary challenge books for all employees
- Michael’s sites as Motivational Keynote Speaker (US) and Keynote Speaker (Germany)
Our 3-Pillars Stress Management Program Offers:
- Instrumental Stress Management
- Cognitive Stress Management
- Regenerative Stress Management
Further details on these stress management seminars, training, and workshops for employees/managers can be found below.
The 3 Pillars of Our Stress Management Seminars & Workshops
CMW Stress Training Program for Employees
The CMW program is a unique and successfully-proven tool to use as the core of our stress management seminars, and workshops for employees. Its three pillars offer the corporate employee a 360-degree stress management review to avoid and handle work-related stress.
The first pillar ‘instrumental stress reduction‘ focuses on how to create a better structure, set boundaries for others, avoid procrastination, better network, and prioritize. These aspects of instrumental stress reduction usually give employees and managers a very helpful initial set of tools to balance occurring stress.
The second pillar ‘cognitive stress reduction‘ focuses on influencing our mental cinema. How much stress can occur because of thoughts and apprehensions? Cognitive stress reduction focuses on how to turn problems into chances, improve our acceptance of reality, develop an inner distance to conflicts, and overall develop a basic positive mindset for a successful and balanced life.
Our seminars and workshops for the workforce intensively focus on its third pillar of ‘regenerative stress reduction.’ Health and stress management are closely related, and the trainer discusses with workshop participants how to deal with workout, diet, nutrition, mindful relaxation techniques, personal breaks in between work, and their own personal interests. All these factors add up to a successful stress management program!
The First Pillar – Stress Management Workshops & Seminars
Instrumental stress management usually builds the groundwork of our stress management courses for employees. We usually reflect with your staff on self and time management strategies.
- How well and structured do you plan your daily schedule at work?
- How do you structure your day in terms of self-management?
- Are you using any specific tools?
The ability to set boundaries is another key part of this reflection. Setting boundaries at work can be seen as a huge challenge for many employees because boundaries are often closely related to conflict and rejection. Our tools help your staff better balance their own boundary setting with their personal self-management.
This area of our stress management seminars & workshops for employees also focuses on further education. Further education can be an enormous tool for stress relief. How many opportunities for further education are being used by individuals in your institution? What are the hurdles and obstacles for your staff in obtaining further education?
Last but not least, this first pillar also deals with the employees’ capability for good networking and resourcefulness.
The Second Pillar
The second pillar of the program deals with the cognitive aspect of stress reduction. Our stress management seminars, and workshops for employees give a detailed structure on the cognitive effects of stress levels.
Our trainers use techniques and tools with your staff to improve their acceptance of reality. How often do we feel stressed out because we simply don’t like to accept fixed circumstances? This especially plays a huge role in corporate change processes. The ability to accept the process often offers a successful start for stress reduction. Throughout life, we all face challenges that teach us the ability to focus on solutions instead of the problem itself. This ability is another helpful tool for cognitive strength.
Our training for employees offer a wide range of techniques on how to constantly improve acceptance of reality as part of a successful program. CEO and trainer Michael’s specialty in this field is his work on belief sentences. Negative belief sentences – hidden in the back of our minds – can lead to unused potential, fear, and stress. He works with your staff through belief sentences and helps all workshop participants learn how to rewrite them in a positive context to overcome stress!
The Third Pillar- Stress Management Seminars & Workshops
Regenerative stress reduction rounds up the 360-degree aspect of our stress management seminars and workshops for employees. It’s essential to look at each person’s personal health situation to gain positive control over one’s stress levels.
Our program helps your employees better understand their diet, workout options, and health aspects of their lives as related to their stress levels. Studies have already shown that an improved diet, 30 minutes of walking a day, and weight loss usually lower stress management levels by 25%. If employees add relaxation techniques to their lifestyle, this third pillar of our program alone can halve the experienced stress level!
Feel free to reach out to the CMW coaching team and our head coach to get more information on our offer.
9 Reasons to Book our Stress Management Workshops
1. Higher Performance
Stress can significantly hamper employee performance, leading to decreased productivity and efficiency. By organizing our stress management workshops & seminars, companies equip their employees with practical techniques to handle stress effectively.
These courses offer strategies such as time management, prioritization, and relaxation techniques, enabling employees to stay focused, organized, and productive even under demanding circumstances. Consequently, higher performance levels become a direct outcome of reduced stress levels.
2. Lower Sick Leave
Excessive stress often leads to physical and mental health issues, resulting in increased absenteeism and sick leave. Stress management workshops provide employees with knowledge and tools to recognize and manage stress symptoms before they escalate into severe health problems.
By empowering employees with stress management techniques, companies can reduce the occurrence of stress-related illnesses, resulting in decreased sick leave and improved overall employee well-being.
3. Better Teamwork
High levels of stress can strain relationships within a team, negatively impacting collaboration, communication, and overall teamwork. Our courses foster a supportive work environment where employees learn effective communication skills, conflict resolution techniques, and strategies for fostering positive relationships. By equipping employees with these skills, companies can enhance teamwork and create a cohesive work environment that promotes mutual understanding and collaboration.
4. Increased Motivation
Stress often leads to decreased motivation and engagement among employees. Our training addresses the root causes of stress, helping employees identify their sources of motivation and regain enthusiasm for their work.
These courses provide tools and strategies to manage work-related pressure, set realistic goals, and maintain a positive mindset. By boosting employee motivation, companies can expect higher levels of commitment, productivity, and job satisfaction.
5. Better Innovation
Stress can hinder creativity and innovation within an organization. Our programs create an environment that encourages employees to think creatively, problem-solve, and generate innovative ideas.
By providing employees with stress reduction techniques and fostering a culture that values well-being, companies can unlock their employees’ creative potential, leading to improved innovation and a competitive edge in the market.
‘With the right strategy, you can achieve any goal’ – MICHAEL WIGGE
6. Conflict Reduction
High-stress levels often contribute to conflicts and disagreements in the workplace. Stress management seminars & workshops equip employees with effective communication skills, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution strategies. By promoting open and respectful dialogue, companies can reduce workplace conflicts, enhance employee relationships, and create a harmonious work environment.
7. Stress Management Workshops for Better Workplace Atmosphere
Our programs contribute to a positive work atmosphere by addressing stress-related issues openly and creating a supportive culture. By investing in employees’ well-being, companies show their commitment to their staff’s mental health and overall satisfaction. This fosters a positive work environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered, leading to increased morale, loyalty, and overall job satisfaction.
8. Our Stress Management Seminars: Tools & Methods
Stress management techniques are essential tools for individuals to effectively cope with and reduce stress levels. While different techniques work for different people, some have proven to be particularly successful in managing stress. Here are some of our most effective stress management techniques:
- Mindfulness and Meditation: Mindfulness involves being fully present in the current moment and accepting it without judgment. Meditation practices, such as focused breathing or body scan meditation, promote relaxation, improve self-awareness, and reduce stress. Regular mindfulness and meditation sessions have been shown to decrease stress, anxiety, and promote overall well-being.
- Exercise and Physical Activity: Engaging in regular physical activity helps reduce stress by releasing endorphins, the body’s natural mood boosters. Exercise also promotes better sleep, increases energy levels, and provides a healthy outlet for stress and tension. Activities like walking, jogging, yoga, or any form of exercise that you enjoy can significantly alleviate stress.
- Time Management and Prioritization: Proper time management techniques help individuals stay organized, reduce procrastination, and enhance productivity. Creating a schedule, setting realistic goals, and prioritizing tasks can help individuals feel more in control of their workload, reducing stress associated with deadlines and overwhelming responsibilities.
9. More of Our Tools and Methods
- Relaxation Techniques: Various relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, or listening to calming music, can help activate the body’s relaxation response, reducing stress levels. These techniques can be practiced anywhere and anytime, providing quick relief during stressful situations.
- Social Support and Communication: Sharing concerns and seeking support from trusted friends, family members, or colleagues can help alleviate stress. Connecting with others and engaging in open and supportive communication provides an outlet for emotions and allows individuals to gain different perspectives on their challenges.
- Healthy Lifestyle Choices: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle plays a significant role in managing stress. Eating a balanced diet, getting sufficient sleep, avoiding excessive caffeine and alcohol, and engaging in self-care activities like hobbies or spending time in nature contribute to overall well-being and stress reduction.
- Cognitive Restructuring: This technique involves identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and replacing them with more positive and realistic ones. By reframing negative thoughts and focusing on solutions rather than problems, individuals can reduce stress and improve their resilience.
It’s important to remember that stress management techniques are personal and may require experimentation to find the most effective combination for each individual. A holistic approach, combining multiple techniques, often yields the best results. Additionally, seeking professional guidance from therapists or counselors can provide valuable insights and personalized strategies for managing stress.
More Stress Management Seminar Providers
Several professional organizations specialize in stress management seminars and workshops. Some notable providers include renowned institutions, corporate training firms, and wellness consultancies. Examples include the American Institute of Stress, The Stress Management Society, and corporate training companies like FranklinCovey and Dale Carnegie.
Links: Change Management Training; Resilience Workshop; Motivationstrainer in German
Michael’s 2025 Motivational Tour
Mai 2025: Boston, USA
Juli 2025: Leipzig, Germany
August 2025: Dresden, Germany
November 2025: Denver, USA; Phoenix USA