Shrink Staff Absence by Up to 40%—Without the Burnout

If your team’s running on empty, your business probably is too. Stress shows up as sick days, low energy, missed deadlines - and sometimes, good people heading for the door. Sound familiar? We help businesses like yours turn stress into strength with practical coaching and training. In just 3–6 months, you’ll see fewer absences, better staff retention, and teams that don’t just cope - they thrive.

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The Stress Specialist

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The Stress Specialist 〰️

The Stress Specialist

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The Stress Specialist 〰️

Is Workplace Stress Quietly Limiting, Or Even Damaging Your Business?

Spotted the signs? More stress-related sick leave? Higher turnover? Projects falling apart under pressure? Talented people disappearing “for better opportunities”? You’re not imagining it - according to HSE (2024), stress, anxiety and depression account for 46% of all workplace absence.

We work with small and medium-sized businesses that can’t afford a full in-house wellbeing team - but know they can’t afford to ignore the problem either. Our coaching and wellbeing programmes offer down-to-earth, expert support to help you build a resilient, happier team.

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Cost of Stress, Anxiety & Depression

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What We Offer
(Apart from Sanity)

  • Stress Coaching (1:1): Personalised support to help employees manage pressure - and stay productive without burning out.

  • Resilience Workshops: Build mental strength across your team with lively, hands-on training sessions.

  • Wellbeing Strategy Consulting: In-depth audits and tailored plans to get your workplace wellbeing fit for the future.

  • Psychological Safety Training: Equip your leaders to build trust, boost engagement, and let innovation flourish.

  • Monthly Wellbeing Activities: Keep the momentum going with regular sessions like state management, sleep, (no they don’t  just nap!) and stress-busting workshops.

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Why Work With
The Stress Specialist?

With over a decade of hands-on experience and more than 6,000 employees trained, we don’t just talk about wellbeing - we deliver it. With certified specialised coaches, award-winning trainers, and using a blend of NLP and CBT techniques that get results where it counts: the real world of work. Our clients typically see stress-related absence drop by 40% in just six months, and a 35% boost in staff retention within a year. Not bad for what’s essentially a crash course in better thinking and braver leadership.

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What Our Clients Really Think

We’ll let them do the talking - straight from LinkedIn. (Spoiler: it’s all very positive.)

Events

  • Networking that doesn't leave you wanting to hide under your duvet?

    We've cracked it.

    Our monthly "Stress Less, Talk More" events in Leeds flip traditional networking on its head. No elevator pitches or forced small talk - just meaningful conversations that actually energise you.

    Perfect for senior leaders, HR professionals, and business owners who:
    ✓ Are tired of transactional networking.
    ✓ Want genuine connections over contact collecting.
    ✓ Believe professional relationships should feel human.

    You'll leave with practical stress management tools, authentic connections, and energy instead of exhaustion.

    Next event:  3 November 2025, HumanSpaces, Leeds

    Book Your Place

  • Networking + Choir + Theatre = Your Best Friday Morning Ever

    Join us at Theatre Royal Wakefield for networking that actually energises you. We're combining genuine business connections with expert wellbeing insights and an unforgettable group singing finale (no experience needed - that's the point!).

    What you'll get:
    ✓ Quality networking with like-minded business owners & professionals.
    ✓ Practical stress management session from The Stress Specialist.
    ✓ Transformed into a choir in 30 minutes by Fanfare Music.
    ✓ Behind-the-scenes theatre tour (optional).

    Perfect for entrepreneurs and professionals who want meaningful connections and a proper stress-buster rolled into one memorable morning.

    Friday 24 October, 11am-1pm, Wakefield Launch event - completely free

    Back at your desk by 1:30pm with renewed energy and genuine connections.

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Ready to Ditch the Stress and Keep the Staff?

Don’t lose another day (or team member) to stress. Book a free workplace wellbeing call to find out how our coaching and training can turn things around - boosting performance, engagement and maybe even Monday mornings.

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