Communicating Under Pressure Workshop

Communicating Under Pressure is an interactive, two-hour, online workshop exploring what happens to our communication when the stakes are high, emotions are activated or conversations become difficult. 

Learners will examine communication through three interconnected lenses: 

• How we manage ourselves through presence and awareness
• How we engage others through listening and responsiveness
• How the conditions surrounding a conversation, including power dynamics, shape what is said, heard and understood

Through discussion, reflection and practical exercises, participants will build greater awareness of their own communication patterns and develop tools for staying present, thinking clearly and communicating more effectively under pressure. 

• General Registration Fee: $50
• UAlbany Alumni, Student, Faculty & Staff Registration Fee: $25

Note: Registration will be free for any Albany County resident or employee making $25 per hour, $52,000 per year or less. Verification may be required.

You will be expected to access BrightSpace, a digital learning environment, for course content. The workshop will be held on Zoom and you will need a computer with audio and video capability.

This workshop is suited for any learners who would like to improve their communication skills. 

Date: December 1, 2026

Time: 6 to 8 p.m. ET

Location: Online via Zoom

Pre-register by November 15, 2026. Registration and payment by credit card will open in early November. Space is limited.