Presence under Pressure corporate playshop for teams under stress
somatic stress regulation workshop
Presence Under Pressure is an interactive playshop designed to support teams in navigating pressure, stress/chronic stress and eventually burnout in the workplace. Through a combination of embodied and relational exercises, guided dialogue and play, participants explore stress mechanisms,…
Burnout Prevention & Recovery
Emotional Intelligence Training
Nervous System Literacy & Regulation
Resilience, Stress & Anxiety Management
Workshop
Description
Presence Under Pressure is an interactive playshop designed to support teams in navigating pressure, stress/chronic stress and eventually burnout in the workplace.
Through a combination of embodied and relational exercises, guided dialogue and play, participants explore stress mechanisms, coping techniques and emotional and relational intelligence.
Session:
- Arrival & grounding: brief check-in and breathing to settle the group
- Connection: paired introductions to build trust and move beyond roles
- Guided collective dialogue: participants share their current experience of work, surfacing key themes and dynamics
- Reflection: identification of patterns and what is needed within the team
Break - Experiential exercises:
movement and play-based activities to explore how teams behave under pressure - Integration: embodied practice and group reflection to anchor learning and identify practical shifts
Benefits
- Improved communication under pressure
- Stronger team cohesion and trust
- Increased awareness of stress and relational dynamics
- Practical tools to stay regulated and present in challenging situations
- More effective ways of working together
Hosted by Tshiamo Maseko Poisson
About the Host
Experienced advisor, lawyer, and facilitator working at the intersection of leadership, relational intelligence, and organisational culture. With over 15 years of cross-sector experience across Africa and Europe, I support organisations in navigating complexity, addressing burnout and misalignment, and strengthening how teams function under pressure. My work combines conflict resolution (ADR), coaching, and facilitation, grounded in a systems perspective. I identify where structures and ways of working create imbalance, and support organisations in moving toward more coherent, sustainable, and human ways of operating. Founder of Sankofa Feel Tank is a platform dedicated to innovative leadership, culture, and system transformation. Fluent in English, French, and Portuguese, with strong intercultural and cross-border expertise.
Focus Areas
Development/Coaching
Location
Languages
English, French, Portuguese
Travel Locations
I am happy to travel anywhere where there may be opportunities
Corporate Experience
Not Yet
Session Types Offered
Interactive (eg. improv, group-art, yoga etc.)
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
Client Requirements
Whiteboard - appropriate space for interactive and playful exercises
Photo Gallery
Workshops › Leadership & Development › Presence under Pressure corporate playshop for teams under stress