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Pause for

Peak Performance

Simple, science-informed practices to help manage stress in the workplace

Practical tools to stay steady, focused, and effective under pressure—brought to life in workshops online or in person. 

Grounded in the POP Stress Now™ approach—Pause, Observe, Proceed

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Stress Management Workshops for Today's Workplace

Interactive workshops that equip employees, managers, and leaders practical, science-based strategies to regulate stress, improve focus, and work more effectively.

In these workshops, participants learn to:

  • Reset quickly during high-pressure moments
  • Communicate more clearly and effectively
  • Stay focused and grounded throughout the day

Workshops are available virtually, in person, and in hybrid formats for organizations of all sizes, including businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, and educational institutions.

Thousands of people across industries have put these practical strategies into action. Terre's signature POP Stress Now™, practice provides participants a simple, memorable way to manage stress long after the workshop ends.

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Take a moment to consider -

Are people in your organization disengaged, stressed, overwhelmed?

These are the challenges our workshops are designed to address.

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Disengaged

70% of employees worldwide report being disengaged at work. Disengagement impacts performance.

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Stressed

Stress is at an all-time high. It impacts health, focus, and the ability to contribute effectively.

 

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Overwhelmed

Increasing workloads and constant demands are pushing people beyond their limits. This isn’t sustainable.

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Strengthen Focus, Connection, Resilience at Work

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Sharpen Focus

Build the ability to stay focused, minimize distractions, and prioritize what matters most—so work gets done with greater clarity and efficiency.

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Strengthen Connection

Strengthen connection to your work and your team. Improve communication, collaboration, and emotional intelligence.

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Build Resilience

Recover more quickly from stress and setbacks. Stay steady and effective, even in high-pressure situations.

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Stress: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

"Stress is the #1 health epidemic of the 21st century."  -World Health Organization

Stress can aid or raid your energy, focus, and emotions. Everyday demands, challenges, or threats (real or perceived) can activate a natural stress reaction, which is an evolutionary part of survival - acute reaction to triggers. But chronic stress, stress over time, can impair your health, happiness, and performance. Recognizing the first signs of stress and taking action to mitigate it can improve your health, happiness, and capacity to be your best.

Neuroscience and mindfulness research points to practical approaches that impact our response to stress . . .

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POP Stress Now™

POP Stress Now: Pause, Observe, Proceed

Integrate Purposeful Pauses into Your Day

3 Quick Steps to Reduce Stress 

  1. Pause. Stop. Take a break from the action. Rest your attention on 3 cycles of breath. Follow the flow of breath in and out.
  2. Observe. Notice body sensations, feelings, thoughts. Allow, acknowledge what's present. Be curious and kind. Be aware of safety in the moment.
  3.  Proceed. With intention, take the next small step. Be responsive rather than reactive. Show up.

It only takes one minute to change how your brain reacts to stress. When you integrate POP into your day, you’re training your brain to manage stress more effectively.

Try it out for yourself and learn more in my new ebook POP Stress Now™!

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You’ll get access to two free guided practices so you can easily apply these steps on the spot.

Plus you’ll learn:

✅ Why you’re hardwired to feel stress
✅ How to positively transform your brain’s response to stress
✅ Why mindful pauses are so effective in increasing your resilience

What People Say

“I would heartily recommend Terre’s work and expertise to any individual or team looking for an efficient way to truly transform themselves and their organisation.”
—Valentin, VP
Customer Success 

"Terre finds a way to make everyone feel safe and welcome, which allows us to connect with each other as well as developing a skill that in many cases is life-changing.”
—Mary Anne, Counselor

"Applying the mindfulness practices to optimize myself at work, study, and in life from pleasant to good to meaningful. Thanks again for the introduction to mindfulness.”
—Tenny, Business Solutions

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About Terre Passero

I have success leading groups in dynamic work environments, and helping individuals grow personally and professionally.

Who I am and why I want to help you succeed.

I am passionate about helping people calm their nervous system so they can live and contribute with energy, love, and clarity.

The #1 challenge I hear from clients is "I don't have enough time!"

I get it! Over the years I've taught thousands of overwhelmed people in organizations. (I'm one of them!) These practices are accessible. I provide evidence-based, mindful stress management practices that people can apply in seconds throughout the day. For example, you get an email that irritates you and you are tempted to react quickly. Instead you pause, do a 30-second practice to calm your nervous system and then respond. Regulating your emotions leads to more effective communication.

Cultivating stress management practices can help you focus, regulate emotions, and build resilience, enabling good health and optimal performance.

I welcome the opportunity to support your journey to more mindful living!

With respect,

Terre Passero

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Be Inspired

"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf."

—Jon Kabat-Zinn

"Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action."

—Peter Drucker

With mindfulness we are "developing a mind that can walk evenly over uneven ground."

—Rick Hanson

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”

—Stephen R. Covey

"The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear."

—Rumi

"Wherever you are is the entry point."

-Kabir

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