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Corporate executives attend ‘2nd Stress Knock-Out Workshop’
Manager from reputable firms across the Ashanti and Bono/ Ahafo regions have attended the second edition of the Stress Knock-Out! Workshop, a one-day stress-management conference designed to equip busy executives with practical coping tools.
Hosted by Okoriwaa.com, an organisational and people-development partner and facilitated by learning-and-development expert, Ms Augustina O. Oti-Twumasi, the workshop combined expert instruction, group activities and hands-on relaxation techniques.
The inaugural event was held in March 2025 at Aburi in the Eastern Region.
In her opening remarks, Ms Oti-Twumasi reminded attendees that “although stress is an unavoidable part of life, its long-term harmful effects can be managed or even avoided.”
She guided participants through four interactive modules including Understanding Stress, Essential Skills for Effective Stress Management, Relief Strategies, Techniques and Practices and Action Planning and Resource Toolkit.
She engaged participants in group discussions to brainstorm and exchange strategies, fostering peer support and networking.
The art-therapy segment drew particular praise, with participants selecting it as a key addition to their personal stress-relief toolkit.
Giving a background, she said stress had become a significant concern for employees and businesses globally with it related challenges projected to cost the world economy over US$1 trillion a year in lost productivity.
Headspace’s Workforce State of Mind Report (2024) reveals that around 86 per cent of workers experience moderate to extreme stress, and 77 per cent say it negatively impacts their physical health. High stress levels can lead to decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, rising medical costs and, in some cases, burnout. Chronic stress undermines cognitive function, diminishes creativity and raises the risk of staff turnover.
Okoriwaa.com plans to extend the Stress Knock-Out! series to Ghana’s major business hubs.
“Our mission is to make stress management an integral part of employee development and wellness programmes nationwide,” said Ms Oti-Twumasi.