Chat it Out Counselling and Wellness
0452 142 022
SUPPORT FOR MANAGERS NAVIGATING STAFF CHALLENGES
A confidential sounding board for managers navigating staff personal challenges, difficult conversations, workplace stress and the emotional pressures of leadership.
Manager Support for Workplace Stress & Staff Challenges
Running a business and leading a team can be emotionally exhausting.
Many small business owners and managers find themselves supporting staff through workplace stress, burnout, personal struggles, conflict, mental health concerns, and difficult conversations — often without much guidance or support themselves.
If you're a South Australian business owner, team leader, or executive needing confidential support for the people pressure that comes with leadership, Chat it Out can help.
If your challenge involves the wider team, Team Communication Workshops may be a better fit.
Workplace Conversations
Managing people takes more than technical skill — it requires confident communication, emotional awareness, patience, and the ability to navigate difficult situations professionally.
Many managers find themselves balancing team dynamics, staff wellbeing concerns, performance conversations, workplace stress, and emotionally challenging situations while still trying to lead effectively and keep the workplace functioning.
Cheryl from Chat It Out offers practical, down-to-earth support to help managers navigate difficult conversations, workplace pressures, and the emotional side of leadership with greater clarity and confidence
Many Managers find themselves asking:
How do I support staff without becoming emotionally overwhelmed myself?
What do I say when personal issues start affecting work?
How do I handle difficult conversations professionally?
What do I do when delegation or direction isn’t working?
How do I support staff with personal or mental health challenges?
How do I reduce workplace tension and improve team communication?
How do I lead confidently when I feel emotionally exhausted?
IS THIS SERVICE RIGHT FOR YOU?
This service is ideal for small business owners and managers located in Adelaide or Regional South Australia who want to:
✅ Navigating difficult staff conversations or workplace tension
✅ Supporting staff through personal challenges or mental health concerns
✅ Trying to balance compassion with professional boundaries
✅ Feeling isolated in leadership or unsure how to handle complex people situations
✅ Wanting confidential support to think situations through clearly
✅ Looking to improve communication, confidence, and workplace relationships
Why Choose Chat it Out for Support ?
Cheryl is a qualified Counsellor and workplace communication specialist based in Port Adelaide, South Australia.
With more than 15 years of experience across leadership, human resources, compliance, and people management, she understands the emotional and operational pressures managers and small business owners face when leading people.
Many managers simply need a confidential, experienced sounding board to help navigate difficult staff situations, workplace stress, and the growing overlap between personal challenges and workplace wellbeing
Cheryl’s approach is:
Practical and actionable
Support and strategies you can apply immediately within your workplace and leadership role.
Private and confidential
A safe space to speak openly about difficult staff situations, workplace pressures, and leadership challenges.
Tailored to your workplace
Support customised to your team dynamics, communication style, industry, and business needs.
Tailored Support for Confident, Clear Leadership
Manager support sessions provide a confidential space to unpack difficult workplace situations, staff challenges, leadership pressures, and the emotional load that can come with managing people.
Sessions are practical, supportive, and tailored to your workplace context, leadership style, and immediate concerns.
The initial session is 90 minutes ($220 incl. GST), giving us time to understand your role, team dynamics, and workplace context. From there, we’ll begin shaping practical strategies that fit your leadership style and workplace needs.
Because meaningful change usually takes more than a single conversation, many managers find that two to three sessions are most useful — the first to unpack challenges, the next to refine and implement strategies, and optional follow-ups to adjust as needed. Ongoing sessions can be booked as either 30 minutes ($75 inc GST), 60 minutes ($150 inc GST) or 90 minutes ($220 inc GST), depending on what feels most useful and manageable for you.
Contact us.
Email: chatitoutcounselling@gmail.com
Mobile: 0452 142 022
Port Adelaide / Largs North / Workplace Visits / Online
Fees:
90 minute initial session: $220 inc GST
60 minute session: $150 inc GST
30 minute check in: $75 inc GST
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