Recharge & Recognize: Mental Wellbeing for Administrative Professionals (Half-Day)

Understanding Mental Wellbeing in High-Pressure Roles

In today's fast-paced environment, administrative professionals often find themselves juggling multiple demands while supporting others, which can lead to significant stress and burnout if their own mental wellness is overlooked. This half-day workshop, "Recharge & Recognize: Mental Wellbeing for Administrative Professionals," is designed to help participants understand the psychology behind stress and how the brain processes pressure, emotions, and mental overload. By exploring these concepts, attendees will gain insights into how to recharge their mental energy and recognize the impact of stress responses on their overall wellbeing.

Practical Strategies for Sustained Wellness

Through engaging interactive exercises, this workshop will delve into the science of stress, emotional regulation, and practical strategies for maintaining mental clarity. Participants will discover how to leverage emotional intelligence to strengthen workplace relationships and sustain peak performance while prioritizing self-care. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with actionable tools to thrive in their demanding roles while effectively managing their mental wellness, ensuring they can continue to support others without compromising their own health.

By the end of this workshop, Learners will:

• Understand the psychological and neurological impacts of workplace stress, and how chronic stress affects cognitive performance and emotional health.
• Identify early signs of burnout and recognize how prolonged stress reshapes brain function, leading to fatigue and emotional detachment.
• Apply brain-based techniques like mindfulness and relaxation exercises to reset and recharge, focusing on how these methods influence brain chemistry and restore mental equilibrium.
• Enhance emotional intelligence (EQ) by fostering self-awareness and empathy, using these skills to strengthen workplace communication and handle stressful situations.
• Build resilience by learning self-care strategies that support brain health and foster a sustainable work-life balance.
• Develop a mental wellness action plan that incorporates an understanding of the brain’s needs for rest, recovery, and stimulation to maintain optimal mental health.

• Administrative Professionals: This course is perfect for administrative professionals looking to enhance their mental health and overall job satisfaction while maintaining high performance at work.
• Executives and Team Leaders: Individuals in leadership positions who support administrative staff will benefit from understanding how to foster a supportive work environment and promote mental wellness among their teams.
• Human Resources Personnel: HR professionals seeking to implement effective strategies for employee wellbeing and stress management within their organizations will find valuable insights in this workshop.

“First and foremost the trainer was excellent and helpful throughout the entire course. Super friendly and approachable. And for someone new learning and trying to understand the course for a start, the length and information given is more than enough.” – Naziruddin, Airport Emergency Service Officer, Changi Airport Group

“Maxine is a fun facilitator and makes every attendee focused on her, by far the best course of all the courses I attended, there’s no one second we find bored about attending the course. Well done!” – Sandy, Executive Assistant, ESR Fund Management

“I would recommend Maxine as she would relate the teachings with her experiences which made it simpler for students to comprehend. This course explains why people behave differently and how to approach them to solve problems.” – Matthew, Manager, ACRA

“Kept the whole session interesting and fun to keep up with while sharing all the course details with us. I would recommend this course to my colleagues so that they would be able to understand and use this soft skill at work or personally.” – Siu Ching, Business Admin Assistant, Advantest (S) Pte Ltd

“Trainer was very engaging and kept the course interesting throughout. Easy and fun to learn new concepts. The content is very suitable for frontline professionals.” – Wei Hao, Customer Service Executive, CPF

“Lively and energetic. Able to provide coaching and practical learning on the spot. Practical approach.” – Chuen Siang, HTX

Dr. Maxine Teo, PhD in Psychology

Dr. Maxine Teo is a tri-lingual speaker, corporate facilitator, and coach renowned for her engaging and impactful workshops that empower individuals and teams to thrive. With over 20 years of experience spanning diverse industries across Asia, Dr. Maxine has become a leading authority on mental wellbeing, personal performance, and stress management. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, she connects effortlessly with international audiences, delivering keynotes and training solutions that resonate deeply across cultures.

Dr. Maxine's expertise stems from her robust academic background, holding a PhD in Psychology, and her practical experience as a corporate professional. Her sessions integrate psychological insights, neuroscience principles, and actionable strategies, offering participants a transformative experience. Dr. Maxine has authored the highly acclaimed Secret Manual Series, blending research-driven knowledge with practical tools for self-improvement.

In her training programs, Dr. Maxine emphasizes mental resilience, emotional intelligence, and productivity enhancement. Her dynamic presentation style, coupled with her sensitivity to cross-cultural nuances, ensures her audiences leave inspired, equipped, and motivated to implement lasting change in their personal and professional lives.