Dysregulated, Stressed and Running on Empty
How to regulate yourself in the Financial Services sector
Financial services demand discipline, precision, and compliance—but what happens when these external pressures shape our internal world?
With over 25 years of experience working in the financial services for NatWest/RBS, Lloyds and HSBC, Lisa Upton brings her first hand experience of the challenges and pressures in the industry to create this unique and compelling course which focuses upon helping those working in financial services to overcome the stresses of their role.
This full-day course unpacks the psychological and physiological impact of working in a highly regulated industry, exploring how it affects self-perception, decision-making, stress response, and long-term resilience.
Through interactive discussions, science-backed insights, and practical exercises, participants will learn how to recognise, regulate, and reset their nervous system, challenge unconscious biases, and build the resilience needed to thrive—not just survive—in financial services.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the Compliance Effect – How a regulated environment shapes self-perception, bias, and decision-making
- Decode the Nervous System – Learn how Polyvagal Theory explains stress, regulation, and emotional resilience
- Recognise Dysregulation & Burnout – Spot the warning signs of chronic stress and its impact on mental & physical health
- Master Self-Regulation Techniques – Practical tools to reset, recharge, and build resilience
- Redefine Success & Freedom – Develop strategies to reclaim personal autonomy within a structured industry
Who Should Attend?
🔹 Professionals in financial services, banking, fintech, insurance, and other regulated industries
🔹 Leaders, managers, and teams experiencing high-pressure decision-making and chronic stress
🔹 Individuals looking to understand and overcome the hidden personal costs of compliance
This transformational full-day course combines science, psychology, and practical tools to help financial services professionals reclaim control, build resilience, and redefine success—on their own terms.
