When striving becomes stress: the double-edged sword of perfectionism at work

What's this webinar about?

In this interactive Posturite webinar, Business Psychologist Ellice Whyte explores:

• The two sides of perfectionism - why one can support performance while the other undermines wellbeing
• How perfectionism shows up in everyday working practices, from endless tweaks to long hours
• The hidden risks of striving becoming stress
• Practical steps for striking a healthier balance between high standards and resilience

Ellice is a trusted mental health and neurodiversity coach for Posturite, and provides actionable workplace strategies.

Perfectionism is often praised in the workplace, but it's not always the performance booster it appears to be. Research shows that while striving for excellence can sometimes support achievement, the 'concern' side of perfectionism, such as fear of failure, self-criticism, and overworking, often fuels stress and burnout without delivering lasting results.

This is a session for leaders, managers, HR professionals, and anyone interested in reducing stress, building inclusive workplaces, and supporting sustainable performance. You'll leave with practical ideas for protecting wellbeing, building resilience, and creating a culture that values effectiveness over exhaustion.

Who is this webinar for?

All welcome, with particular interest for:

• Leaders and managers
• HR professionals
• Workplace health, wellbeing and DEI professionals
• Anyone struggling with stress

Date & time

Thursday 15 January 2026, 12-1pm

Panellists

• Ellice Whyte MSc MBPsS CPBP AFHEA, Mental Health and Neurodiversity Coach for Posturite and Business Psychologist at Mindset