Workplace Anxiety

June 1, 2026

A lot of people know the feeling of being nervous before a presentation, a meeting, or even speaking up at work but for some, that anxiety can become overwhelming and start affecting careers, confidence, and everyday life. Psychotherapist Jonathan Berent has spent decades helping people understand and overcome workplace and social anxiety, and now he’s sharing practical ways to stop avoidance from taking over and start building confidence instead. He joins us this morning to talk about his books Work Makes Me Nervous and Beyond Shyness.

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