04.29.25
How to Manage Stress in High-Pressure Situations: Rewire Your Response, Reclaim Your Strength
By Hannah Anderson, Director of Content Strategy, FMWF Chamber

Natalie Reiter, May 2025 Women Connect speaker.
Discover how to manage stress in high-pressure situations with real tools to reset your nervous system, regain control and build lasting resilience.
You’re under pressure. The deadline looms. Your inbox is exploding. You replay a tough conversation—again.
We’ve all been there. But what if your stress response didn’t have to derail your focus—or your confidence?Â
Learning how to manage stress in high-pressure situations can lead to stronger leadership, clearer thinking and long-term resilience.Â
So, where do you start? With Women Connect. In the next session, titled From Stress to Strength: Transforming Your Response to Stressful Interactions, licensed professional counselor Natalie Reiter will teach you to reframe the way you experience stress.Â
Why Stress Feels So Heavy—and What You Can Do About It
Let’s face it: life doesn’t slow down. And the higher you climb, professionally or personally, the more pressure you’re expected to carry.Â
Chronic stress rewires your nervous system—affecting your focus, energy, emotions and even your physical health. Natalie brings over 15 years of experience to explain:Â
- Why certain people or situations set off big reactionsÂ
- How the nervous system holds onto unresolved stressÂ
- Ways to interrupt the cycle and respond intentionallyÂ
Turn Stress Into Strength: Real Tools You Can Use Today
This isn’t theory—it’s about real, usable stress recovery techniques for professional women. Â
In this session, you’ll gain:Â
- Simple tools to calm your nervous system in real timeÂ
- Daily practices to build long-term resilienceÂ
- Mindset shifts to view pressure as power, not panicÂ
- A new way to lead yourself through stressful situationsÂ
Whether you're giving tough feedback, navigating change or juggling too much at once, these tools can change your response—and your results.Â
Why This Session Matters—And What You’ll Walk Away With
If you’ve been operating in survival mode, it’s time for a reset.Â
Register now for the May Women Connect event, From Stress to Strength: Transforming Your Response to Stressful Interactions to gain:Â
- A fresh understanding of how stress works in your bodyÂ
- Strategies to apply immediatelyÂ
- A renewed sense of control and confidenceÂ
- Connection with other women walking the same pathÂ
Event details: Tuesday, May 27 | 3:30 to 5 p.m. | Armory Event CenterÂ
Register now to reserve your seat at this powerful Women Connect experience.Â
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