Karen Peters, Cognomovement coach, holding the Cogomovement ball

But what if there was an alternative solution?

Stress and unwanted emotions aren’t something people “leave at home.” They walk through the door every morning, they sit at the desk, they attend the meetings— and they don't stay in the office either. They follow them home, affecting sleep, family life, health, and eventually…performance.

 

And the emotional state of one person can ripple through an entire team. You may have been there yourself, or witnessed it already — tension spreads fast. Morale drops. Communication slips. Little issues turn into big ones. And suddenly, productivity takes a hit. 

 

Hidden stresses (anger, shame, grief, anxiety, exhaustion etc.) quietly drain:

  • Performance

  • Confidence

  • Productivity

  • Retention

And the financial impact is bigger than most companies realise.

The Numbers Leaders Can’t Ignore

  • Absenteeism costs around £547 per employee per year – a significant strain for SMEs.

  • Poor mental/emotional health costs UK employers an estimated £51 billion annually.

  • The biggest contributor? Presenteeism – working while unwell – with employees losing the equivalent of 44 days of productivity each year.

  • However, companies that invest in wellbeing see an average £5 return for every £1 spent.

People perform better when their nervous system isn’t in overwhelm.


It really is that simple.

 

 

 

The Unique Challenge for SMEs & Large Corporations

SMEs: You feel the impact of just one struggling employee.
Smaller teams mean stress hits harder, faster, and more visibly.

Large Corporations: Thousands of employees.
Complex leadership structures. Decisions and emotions that impact the entire culture.

 

In both environments, managers are often expected to handle emotional issues they aren’t trained for — even if they’ve completed Mental Health First Aid training. And many employees don’t want long conversations or therapy.

 

They just want to feel better.



Testimonials

Karen Stanford - Marketing

Stress

Working with Karen, the impact has been subtle but strong and, crucially, long lasting. I look back and can see the start of when things that were unclear and dragging me down got removed…and every week since, I can see the cumulative impact of that

 

For me it’s like the equivalent of having a good cry or good work out - you can physically feel the emotion shifting out of your body.

 

The difference is though, that these always provide a temporary emotional shifting. Cognomovement provides a permanent one.

~ Kara

 

Claire Johnson - Bookkeeper