Solving problems when stressed

Solving problems when we’re stressed is not the same as when we’re not stressed. And yet, so often we try to use the same tools in both situations.

The challenge is that when stressed logical thinking has often gone AWOL and is nowhere to be seen.

That is, ways of thinking that usually work for us don’t work as effectively when we’re stressed.

As a coach who helps people when they’re stuck, and often therefore stressed, Alison Smith has developed and gathered together problem-solving tools that work really well in stressful situations. Perhaps you also have tools that work for you and your team when faced with stressful situations – so do bring them along to share too.

During the session you’ll be given the opportunity to apply one or two of these tools collectively in breakouts to a problem. To get into your muscle memory tools you can then use in the future as a team when you’re faced with stressful situations.

Come prepared to dial down logical thinking, to dial up your creative thinking and be open to the unconventional.

The session will be facilitated by Alison Smith, based in Fife, Scotland who is a speaker, coach, trainer and author of Can’t see the wood for the trees and helps corporate and personal clients to get back on track when they’re stuck and stressed and don't know what to do.