Confidence Under Pressure

Note: This Live Virtual course is presented in collaboration with CPA Western Provinces. The content is applicable to all participants. If you have questions regarding this course, please contact pdregistration@cpaalberta.ca

Overview:

In today’s fast-changing professional environment, leaders are expected to navigate uncertainty, competing priorities, and increasing demands while continuing to support their teams and make sound decisions. This course explores practical strategies for building confidence under pressure by strengthening resilience, managing self-doubt, and maintaining perspective during challenging situations. You will gain actionable tools to help them stay focused, adaptable, and effective when faced with change and complexity.

This practical course explores five simple practices that help leaders strengthen resilience, emotional regulation, mindset, and confidence under pressure. You will leave with practical tools they can apply immediately during stressful and uncertain times.

Please note: You can also enroll for the The Quick 5 Leadership Series for a significant discount.

Course Content:

In this course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:

• “Hold Onto Yourself” — Pause Before Reacting
  
  • Develop greater self-awareness and emotional regulation by learning how to pause, reflect, and respond thoughtfully in challenging situations.
    
• Focus on Learning and Progress, Not Perfection
  
  • Build confidence by embracing continuous improvement, recognizing achievements, and shifting attention from perfection to meaningful progress.
    
• Turn Your Inner Critic into Your Inner Coach
  
  • Learn practical techniques to challenge self-critical thinking and adopt a more constructive, supportive mindset.
    
• Protect Your Energy Before Exhaustion Hits
  
  • Explore strategies for managing your energy, setting boundaries, and maintaining resilience during periods of sustained pressure.
    
• Appreciate the Long View and Take One Step at a Time
  
  • Strengthen your ability to manage uncertainty by focusing on priorities, maintaining perspective, and making steady progress toward your goals.
    

Learning Objectives:

Upon completing this course, you should be able to:

• Use the pause practice during one stressful moment this week
  
• Identify one thing going right instead of focusing only on problems
  
• Replace one self-critical thought with a more constructive process
  
• Take one intentional recovery break before you “earn” it
  
• Clarify one priority for yourself or your team during a busy day
  

Who Will Benefit:

These fast-paced 2-hour virtual courses are designed for busy professionals who want practical leadership tools they can use immediately. Grounded in research, real workplace challenges, and straight talk, each session offers actionable strategies to strengthen confidence, communication, engagement, and team performance in today’s changing workplace.