To develop, regulate and promote an internationally recognized accountancy profession that upholds public interest through capacity building, advocacy, innovation and sustainable practices.
INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountants Act, Laws of Kenya)
Stress Management and Resilience for Professionals Webinar
Theme: Building Resilience for Sustainable Professional Performance and Well-being
Date: 6th October 2026
Mode: Virtual
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Overview
Today’s professionals are operating in increasingly demanding environments shaped by evolving business models, rapid technological change, regulatory expectations, tight deadlines, and rising stakeholder demands. While these pressures can drive innovation and productivity, they can also lead to prolonged stress, burnout, reduced performance, and diminished well-being when not managed effectively. In this context, stress management and resilience have become essential competencies for sustainable professional performance.
Stress is a natural response to workplace demands. However, when it remains unmanaged, it can affect physical health, emotional well-being, decision-making, productivity, and professional relationships. For accountants, auditors, finance professionals, and business leaders who often work in high-pressure settings, the ability to manage stress while maintaining sound professional judgment is critical.
Resilience enables professionals to adapt positively to challenges, recover from setbacks, and remain focused during periods of uncertainty and change. It goes beyond coping with pressure; it is the capacity to learn, grow, and thrive despite adversity. Resilient professionals demonstrate emotional intelligence, adaptability, optimism, and effective problem-solving skills, which strengthen leadership, teamwork, communication, and overall organizational performance.
Creating mentally healthy workplaces requires shared commitment from both individuals and organizations. Leaders play a key role in fostering supportive environments that promote open communication, psychological safety, work-life balance, and proactive stress management. Organizations that invest in employee well-being and resilience benefit from stronger engagement, reduced absenteeism, improved collaboration, and higher levels of innovation and performance.
This webinar will equip participants with practical knowledge and evidence-based strategies for managing workplace stress and building resilience in demanding professional environments. Through expert presentations, practical exercises, and interactive discussions, participants will learn how to recognize stress indicators, strengthen emotional resilience, improve coping mechanisms, and maintain performance while safeguarding their mental well-being.
Recognizing that resilient professionals are better positioned to deliver high-quality services, exercise sound judgment, and lead effectively through change, the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has organized this webinar to support members in strengthening stress management, resilience, and personal well-being. The programme is designed to help professionals sustain long-term performance while contributing to healthier, more productive, and more resilient workplaces.
 Topics To Be Covered
Target Audience:
This webinar will be useful to all professional Accountants and those aspiring to join the profession, Internal and External Auditors, Consultants and Advisors
Continuous Professional Development Units (CPDs):
Members of ICPAK and those from reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 2 Structured CPD Units upon successful completion of the workshop.
Financial Commitment:
The workshop charges are Kshs. 1,000. Charges will cater for the webinar fees, learning materials, and e-certificates of attendance.
Online Booking:
Registration: Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for the webinar is mandatory on https://www.icpak.com/event-registration/Online Booking We call on workshop participants to note that booking is available only online at www.icpak.com and will close one day before the training session. Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for the training is mandatory.
National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) Reimbursement:
The Institute is registered as a trainer with National Industrial Training Authority. The Institute’s registration number is DIT/TRN/47. Participants who are registered levy contributors should apply to NITA for reimbursement of their fees. Please note that this is applicable for Kenyan citizens only and subject to NITA regulations. Remember that to qualify you should apply to NITA for approval prior to the date of the conference. Further details can be obtained from their website (www.nita.go.ke).
Further requests can be channeled to us via telephone calls on, +254 719 074 100, or via email to marketing@icpak.com
We encourage members to regularly visit our website https://www.icpak.com for update.
To develop, regulate and promote an internationally recognized accountancy profession that upholds public interest through capacity building, advocacy, innovation and sustainable practices.
