Rise Above the Stress: Building Personal Resilience in Construction

Intended for Professionals in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Science Industry and Military/Federal Employees, as well as students, faculty, and staff of Colorado State University.

Please join the Society of American Military Engineers Denver Metro and Frontier Posts as we host Mr. Jeff Visnic, Certified Fearless Living Coach and Trainer with over 25 years in building design.

Presentation Title: Rise Above the Stress: Building Personal Resilience in Construction

Every role in the construction industry comes with pressure. Architects juggle design expectations, engineers solve technical challenges, contractors manage unpredictable job sites, and students prepare to enter a demanding field. Regardless of where you sit in the process, the reality is the same: stress is part of the work.

This workshop is about strengthening your personal resilience so you can meet those pressures with more clarity and confidence. We’ll explore the two primary kinds of stress that affect us as professionals:

• Industry-driven stress: The external demands of complex projects—tight budgets, shifting requirements, demanding schedules. While we may not eliminate them, we can learn to anticipate and respond more effectively.
• Self-imposed stress: The internal weight we carry from fear of failure, perfectionism, or imposter syndrome. By recognizing and reducing these self-created pressures, we create the space to thrive, not just survive, in our roles.

Drawing from my 25+ years in the construction industry, I’ll share real-world examples and practical tools that can help you reduce stress, boost resilience, and perform at your best—whether you’re leading a project, supporting a team, or preparing for your first professional role.

In this workshop, participants will:

• Understand how fear and stress show up for individuals in construction.
• Learn to distinguish between industry-driven pressures and self-imposed pressures.
• Gain practical strategies to reduce self-imposed stress and increase resilience.
• Walk away with techniques to stay grounded and effective in high-pressure environments.

About the Speaker:

Jeff Visnic, a Certified Fearless Living Coach and Trainer with over 25 years in building design, helps professionals in high-stress industries manage fear and avoid burnout. As the founder of Reclamation Collaborative and co-host of the podcast Burnout Banter, Jeff brings actionable insights to help individuals in construction build resilience and thrive in demanding roles.

Event Agenda / Logistics:

The event will be hosted at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado at 1101 Center Ave Mall, Fort Collins, CO 80521. There is a paid parking lot available to the north and south (Engineering Parking Lot and Morgan Library Parking Lot, respectively). Final room location to be finalized; once the location is set, an email will be sent to all who have signed up!

Happy hour snacks/light dinner will be served. Please email any dietary restrictions to Michael Kouba at [email protected] by November 7th.

Sponsors Welcome. Please consider to be included in the Slideshow & Introductions; see registration. We discount GOV/MIL attendees with your Sponsorship.

Attendance is limited: Register early to ensure a seat.

About the SAME Organization:

• SAME (Society of American Military Engineers) is a 501c3 non-profit founded in 1921.
• Mission: Build leaders and lead collaboration among government and industry to develop multi-disciplined solutions to national security infrastructure challenges.
• Colorado & Wyoming provide 55+ Sustaining Member Firms supporting collaboration.
• Colorado & Wyoming have 1000+ Members in Pike's Peak, Denver Metro, and Frontier

Questions or Requests? Contact Michael Kouba: [email protected]

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