The Resilience Podcast: Recent Episodes
Resilience Institute
A podcast by the Resilience Institute. Dedicated to resilience insights, interviews and practical tips.
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In this episode Melo emphasizes self-care and mindfulness for well-being and burnout prevention. He discusses stress's impact on resilience, strategies for self-regulation and technology boundaries, burnout stages, and the need for stress management balance, highlighting success stories of those who transformed their lives through mindfulness.
Melo Calarco is an award-winning author of Beating Burnout-Finding Balance (Wiley), mindfulness and high-performance coach, keynote speaker and corporate programs facilitator.
Useful links
Free sample chapter of Melo's book https://www.melocalarco.com/the-bookMelo's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/melo-calarco-09354635/Melo's Website https://www.melocalarco.com/Free meditations on Insight Timer http://insig.ht/mindfulmooves
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Click here to receive a Demo of our Resilience Assessment. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook. In this episode:
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Breath as a way to build resilience
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Practical breathing techniques for busy individuals
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Love and the four states of matter
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Importance of love explained by neuroscience
Stéphanie Brillant is a journalist, author, director, TV presenter, producer, entrepreneur, and speaker who dedicates her work to themes of unlocking human potential.
Useful Links
www.brainiousfilm.com
www.academiedusouffle.com
www.stephaniebrillant.com
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Click here to receive a Demo of our Resilience Assessment. In this episode:
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The concept of retreats and conscious leadership
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The four S's of retreats
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Benefits of retreats for executives
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Aligning actions with core values
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Conscious leadership
Fabrice is a Senior Advisor and Partner at McKinsey & Company. He has spent 30 years working with CEOs, business owners, and C-Suite executives to transform their businesses, careers, and lives.
Useful links:
Click on the following to access Fabrice's Website, LinkedIn, Book
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Click here to receive a Demo of our Resilience Assessment. In this episode:
- working mothers' burnout
- self-care and coping strategies
- pressure of being a perfect mother
- family schedules and rituals
- burnout in healthcare
Dr Susan Landers is a retired neonatologist who has practised in the NICU for over 30 years. Since retirement, she has written a book, published a blog, and created a Substack Newsletter, all supporting working mothers.
Useful links:
Dr. Susan's website
Dr. Susan's newsletter
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The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Click here to receive a Demo of our Resilience Assessment. In this episode:
- well-known benefits of social connections
- a rise in loneliness epidemic
- social biases that prevent us from connections that we want
- importance of recognizing ambivalent relationships and the stress caused by it
- how can we disagree more constructively?
- common mistakes we make when apologizing
- tips to improve connections you already have
David Robson is an award-winning science writer specialising in the extremes of the human brain, body and behaviour.
Useful links
David's book | https://davidrobson.me/books/the-laws-of-connection/
David's article on eclipse | https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240403-how-solar-eclipse-2024-affects-the-brain-and-brings-people-together
David's Twitter | @d_a_robson
Resilience Assessment | resiliencei.com/v5-landing-page
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
In this episode:
- Understanding happiness
- Overcoming fear of the future to stay happy
- Learning to trust yourself
- Discovering your purpose
- Feng Shui Your Life
- Understanding the Five Archetypes
Nationally award-winning author and life expert, Alice Inoue (Pronounced E-NO-WAY) is the founder and Chief Happiness Officer of Happiness U, an educational establishment located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Useful links
Website yourhappinessu.com
Assessment masteryoursuperpowers.com
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- Thor's objective: visiting every country in the world without flying
- Fear of the unknown and how to deal with it
- Insights on people you meet when travelling
- The challenges of long-term travel
- Maintaining optimism and hope
Thor is the only person in history to have reached every country in the world completely without flying! The project, named Once Upon A Saga, was initially planned to take just four years but ended up taking nearly a decade due to unforeseen challenges such as visa issues, political unrest, and the COVID-19 pandemic. On May 23rd 2023 Thor Pedersen reached the final country, Maldives, completing the project and claiming world history.
Useful links
Website | thorpedersen.dk
Instagram | @onceuponasaga
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In this episode:
- Why is perpetual fixing mindset not helping us?
- What is psychological flexibility and how can someone practice that?
- Allocating Space for Self-Reflection
- What are some simple tips to feel better?
- How to find our center?
Fondly known as The Sensible Psychologist, Dr. Carrie brings effective, proven techniques to help people navigate the inevitable ups and downs of life.
Useful links:
Book: https://tinyurl.com/mzu2u4rc
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
In this episode:
- Misconceptions about toxins and the importance of sweat
- The process of sweating and sauna traditions
- Best types of saunas and infrared sauna benefits
- How to measure toxicity
- Is all kind of sweat good?
Justin Glaser shares his personal health journey and how he discovered the transformative power of sweat. He challenges misconceptions about toxins and highlights the importance of sweat in detoxification.
Useful links
Justin's book | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJGYQPCK?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- what is polarity intelligence?
- the role of leaders in managing polarities
- the leader's achilles heel
- how we can develop a polarity mindset?
- measure and monitor the leveraging of polarities to achieve desired outcomes
Dr. Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth are co-founders of MissingLogic®. They help leaders overcome leadership norms that cause suffering, so they can achieve work life balance, and create healthy work cultures and environments leveraging Polarity Intelligence™.
Useful links
Website | https://www.polarityintelligence.com/
Podcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/7DitsEdsBipEsq9b28g6S5?si=21fbd323035d4700
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- What are three brains and seven energy centers?
- How to tune into your heart?
- ALOHA methodology and 7 minutes to wellness
- Tapping into collective purpose
- Supporting loved ones with cancer
- Importance of gratitude and small wins in the cancer journey
Savio P. Clemente, a TEDx speaker and Stage 3 cancer survivor, knows transformation from the inside out. Battling cancer ignited a fire within him. This journey not only shaped his character but laid the foundation for his mission: empowering cancer survivors and ambitious leaders to amplify their voices and forge a truly healthy, wealthy, and wise lifestyle.
Useful links
Savio's Tedx Talk | https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=J-DHtD2n0qo&vq=hd1080
Website | www.saviopclemente.com
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- How does empathy support resilience?
- How can AI help us be more human?
- Multarity vs polarity
- Using AI to visualize perspectives
- The future of AI and dialogue
Dr. Ginger Carlson is an international keynote and TEDx speaker, educational leader, and award-winning author. Dr. Carlson is the co-founder of Möbius Dynamics and CEO of The Multarity Project™, where she is reimagining how we can leverage AI to deepen dialogue, visualize data, and ultimately, build empathy and bridge divisions in the world.
Useful links
Website | https://www.multarityproject.com/
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- Why is Self-Esteem so important and what do we have to do to acquire it?
- What are the four pillars of the self-esteem regime?
- Tools for rebounding from challenges
- The importance of setting boundaries
- Can highly sensitive people thrive?
Clarissa Burt is an internationally acclaimed award-winning media personality, producer, director, writer, author, public speaker and former supermodel.
Useful links
Book | https://shorturl.at/HX269
Instagram @clarrisaburt
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- Defining mindful leadership and its impact on team performance
- How can leaders embrace change and limiting beliefs?
- Navigating corporate culture change and creating culture of trust
- How to avoid culture of victimhood
- What is Three Winds of Change concept and midlife transformation in leadership
- Practical tips for team cohesion
Meet Aneace Haddad, a global nomad and executive coach who has spent over 15 years coaching leaders of multinational companies across various industries.
Useful links:
Website | https://www.aneace.com/
LinkedIn| https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneace/
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- How did Marnie overcome her business and personal challenges?
- How to maintain a positive mindset when facing challenges?
- How to make the right decisions when faced with adversity?
- Tips for finding your purpose
- How to balance the pursuit of success and avoid stress and burnout at the same time?
- Tips for building a support network
Marnie Del Beauchamp is an award-winning business leader, bestselling author and a business start-up & mindset mentor who has survived many challenges throughout her journey, which would stop most people in their tracks.
Useful links:
Website | www.marniebeauchamp.comBook | www.unreadpagesbook.com
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- Why is it important for Resilience Institute to be B Corp certified?
- How can business be a force for good?
- How can resilience help business and the planet?
- What will the workplace of the future look like?
- Why is the flow state critical?
- Advice for other organizations that want to become B Corp certified.
Benoit Greindl is the CEO of Resilience Institute Global.
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- What are some common challenges faced by business owners and managers?
- What are some risks to business success?
- Tools, mindsets, and practices that support business leaders
- Tips for someone who is aspiring to be a business owner
- Tips to boost your performance in the new year
Bryar Stewart is a Community Manager at The Icehouse, New Zealand who engages and stimulates the network by bringing together their community of alumni, coaches and owner managers. She also hosts The Icehouse Podcast where she interviews business owners and managers.
Useful links
Website | https://www.theicehouse.co.nz/
The Icehouse podcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/1aZIsMpzEAAJ06IIiotDLh?si=e6851007452e4582
Case study | https://resiliencei.com/case-studies
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- Passion and purpose are distinct but interconnected concepts.
- Should you be defining your purpose intentionally?
- How do you stay focused and disciplined to pursue your purpose?
- Can we make transitions at any point in life, and how?
- Tips for dealing with adversity and setbacks
Jeremy Haselwood is a digital marketing consultant and Best-Selling Life Transformation author. He helps people and companies maximize their talent and purpose through consulting, workshops, and coaching.
Useful links
Jeremy's book https://shorturl.at/guM56
Jeremy's website https://www.jeremyhaselwood.com/
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- the importance of mindset
- understanding and working with your limiting beliefs
- why in order to win something, you first must win it in your head
- managing negative emotions
- building a supportive lifestyle
- the importance of diet
Andrejs Birjukovs, author of the book 'The Resilient Athlete,' certified coach, a former pro athlete talks about the importance of mindset, managing negative emotions, and building a supportive lifestyle. Andrejs shares his personal journey as an athlete and coach, emphasizing the role of mindset in achieving success.
Useful links
Andrej's blog - https://theathleteblog.com/The Resilient Athlete book - https://amzn.to/3RmF5Ze
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- How can you bring play to unexpected places?
- Why is play important in our lives?
- What is stopping us from playing?
- How can play improve work performance?
- How can injecting play into our daily lives improve our resilience?
Laura Haver is a play advocate, author, speaker, life coach, mom and former pro athlete. She is an expert in play, communication and happiness, and has helped thousands of people to experience more fun, fulfillment and joy in their lives.
Useful Links
Laura's book https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720799/play-together-by-laura-haver/9781578269747/
Laura's Playlist Planner https://laurahaver.com/playlist/
New York Times article by Lenore Skenazy https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/04/opinion/anxiety-depression-teens.html
Let Grow Foundation (Play Club & Let Grow Project + tons of great resources) https://letgrow.org/
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- What is perfectionism, and what causes it?
- Perfectionism in the younger generation
- Why is perfectionism not good for us?
- Practical tips for people suffering from perfectionism
- How can leaders help their staff with perfectionistic tendencies?
Amanda is a Director at Springfox, a Resilience Institute partner in Australia.
Connect with Amanda
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-purnell-1b14561b/
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- Importance and advice for contingency planning
- Tips on recovering after a challenging situation
- Tips for growth
- Advice for building great culture within organization
Aziz's journey is nothing short of remarkable. As the youngest public company CEO in the UK, he had already made significant strides in the corporate world. However, it was his audacious venture into Sudan in 2017 that truly sets him apart. Amidst a backdrop of political unrest and war, Aziz founded Cush.Digital with the vision of building a digital economy. As challenges mounted, he strategically relocated to Egypt, ensuring not only the survival but the thriving success of Cush.Digital.
Connect with Aziz
Website | https://cush.digital/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/azizmusa/?originalSubdomain=eg
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- Leadership Resilience Framework
- the importance of authenticity, beliefs and values to stay resilient
- criterias for resilient people and organisations
- importance of physical wellbeing in terms of resilience
- coping mechanisms and tools that are effective
Jennifer Eggers is the founder of LeaderShift Insights, Inc. The firm works with leaders and organizations facing disruption who want to increase their capacity to adapt so they can emerge stronger and more effective faster. A professional speaker, coach, and consultant, Jennifer is an innovative leadership, talent, and organization development executive with a passion for creating insights that drive business results.
Connect with Jennifer:
Website leadershiftinsights.comBook https://leadershiftinsights.com/resilience-its-not-about-bouncing-back/
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- What does hypervigilance mean, and what are the common causes that lead to individuals becoming hypervigilant?
- How does hypervigilance affect people in their everyday lives, both at work and in their personal spheres?
- Practical strategies for individuals experiencing hypervigilance.
Peta Sigley is the CEO of Springfox, Resilience Institute's partner in Australia.
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- How did Islam get into wellness?
- The story behind incorporating wellness programs into the insurance company
- What does the wellness market look like in the Middle East / North Africa?
- What does wellness mean to Islam?
- What is the impact of wellness?
- How can companies set the right budget for wellness?
Islam is a Founder of Wisely Insure & Wisely Wellness. He also recently joined the Resilience Institute as a brand ambassador in the Middle East and North Africa.
Connect with Islam:
Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/islamabdelwahab/
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- translating neuroscience to business practice
- the importance of calm and the danger of stress
- the effects of mindfulness and compassion
- finding after researching entrepreneurs' mindset
- can leaders increase creativity, collaboration and leadership contemporary using some of the research?
- how does human intelligence differ from AI?
Award-winning brain scientist, world-renowned neurologist, and international bestselling author, Dr Steven Laureys has conducted groundbreaking research into the human mind for more than 25 years. He explores the human mind using the latest technologies assessing consciousness and the power of the mind in meditation, sleep, coma, near-death experiences, psychedelics, hypnosis and dreamlike states.
Connect with Dr Steven
Website | https://www.drstevenlaureys.org/
Instragram | https://www.instagram.com/drstevenlaureys/?hl=en
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstevenlaureys/
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- Simple daily strategies that lead to happy relationships
- How is frustration ruining relationships
- 10-minute rule that partners need to practice
- How can couples reignite the passion in their relationship?
- Tips for handling conflicts well
- Recommendations for parents on how to support their children's relationship
Dr. Terri Orbuch (aka The Love Doctor®) is a world-renowned relationship expert, author, speaker, therapist, distinguished professor at Oakland University, research scientist at University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research, and media personality whose practical science-based advice has helped thousands of people find and create the loving relationships they deserve. She is also the director of a landmark study, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where she has been following the same couples for over 3 decades.
Connect with Dr Terri
Website | DrTerriTheLoveDoctor.com
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- Wisdom for leaders
- What qualities do leaders need for a modern business world?
- Why do leaders fail?
- How to deal with criticism?
- Understanding how your ego operates
- What does real confidence look like?
Manoj Krishna trained as a doctor in India before coming to the UK to pursue a career as a spine surgeon. He left that career after 25 years to write the book Understanding Me, Understanding You- an enquiry into being human, and launch the Human Wisdom Project, which aims to help people access their own wisdom which comes from self-knowledge.
App | https://humanwisdom.me
Email | manoj@humanwisdom.me
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations athttps://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted byBrad Hook.
- What is love and what are the benefits of it?
- The evolutionary purpose of love
- The science behind compatibility
- Understanding different types of love
- Can rising of AI change the way we love?
- How can we cultivate more love deliberately in our lives in the digital world?
Anna Machin is a doctor of evolutionary anthropology, a writer and broadcaster. She is world renowned for her work in the science and anthropology of close human relationships.
Connect with Anna:
Website | https://annamachin.com/
Twitter | @dr_aMachin
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations athttps://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted byBrad Hook.
- How did a 4 day week start?
- How do you build a life around you that allows you to be resilient?
- Reduce work time and keep your business more productive
- What are some tips for employers who want to create a culture of well-being?
Charlotte Lockhart is an award-winning speaker, presenter and business leader, and additionally, an investor and philanthropist with more than 30 years experience in multiple industries in New Zealand, the Middle East and globally. As co-founder and managing director for 4 Day Week Global she works promoting internationally the benefits of a productivity-focused and reduced-hour workplace.
Connect with Charlotte
Website | https://www.4dayweek.com/
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations athttps://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted byBrad Hook.
- Integral daily practices
- The power of support groups and community
- How to navigate life beyond trauma?
- Johanna's 3 C's: Connect, Charge, Care
- How does a parent provide transparency and support during children's trauma processing?
- Post-traumatic growth and gratitude
Johanna Chrichton is a survivor of intimate partner abuse, a thought leader, and a researcher in the area of ‘Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth’. In her work, she outlines the positive changes experienced through and after adversity and times of extreme challenges in our personal and professional lives. Her purpose is to share strategies for support for parents, friends, family, schools, and communities and to inspire others to seek new possibilities, build personal strength, be open to spiritual change, and further develop an exuberance for a renewed perspective on life.
Connect with Johanna:
LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/johannacrichtoncoach/
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations athttps://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted byBrad Hook.
- The importance of getting out of your mind and into your body
- Connecting with your body vs wearable devices
- Progress is not linear
- Bringing wellness to the music industry
- Process-oriented vs outcome oriented
Ben Smith is a fitness and nutrition coach, entrepreneur, Army Veteran, and mental health advocate based in Los Angeles. With more than a decade working in health and fitness, he has led programming at respected strength training gyms in LA, developed online training for high-performing individuals all over the world, and currently travels the globe as performance coach for clients in the music industry.
Connect with Ben
Instagram | @benveesmith
App | trainwithben.app
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations athttps://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted byBrad Hook.
- Surviving cardiac arrest and clinical death
- What is post-traumatic growth?
- How important are humor and comedy after an event like this?
- Living with purpose
- Practical tools that help to maintain a growth mindset
- What is Life by Design?
- How important is physical wellbeing?
In September 2018, while bike riding with his mate Don MacKee, Ian Hutchinson ('Hutch') had a sudden cardiac arrest. Thanks to some quick thinking by Don and some good samaritan CPR bystanders, 000 was called, CPR commenced and Hutch became one of the lucky 9% to survive an out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest. As a result, Don & Hutch founded CPRfriendly.org in memory of, and on behalf of, the 91% less fortunate that don’t survive.
Connect with Ian and Don:
Website | CPRfriendly.org
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations athttps://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted byBrad Hook.
- The process behind Name, Clame and Reframe
- Understanding masculine and feminine leadership traits
- What does it mean to be a Gentle Warrior?
- Noticing and coping with your triggers
- How to recognize your inner critic?
- How to create and set boundaries?
- Receiving and reframing feedback
Author and Life Coach, Andrea Mein DeWitt, inspires leaders to step into their power, their potential, and their truth. Her book, “Name, Claim and Reframe -Your Pathway to a Well-Lived Life,” is a practical approach to navigating life’s challenges; Name, Claim, and Reframe® – Name your triggers, Claim actions that match your core values, and Reframe your mindset.
Connect with Andrea:
Website & book | https://www.andreadewittadvisors.com/
Instagram | @andreadewittcoaching
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations athttps://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted byBrad Hook.
- Is everyone facing the same issues when it comes to the use of technology worldwide?
- How technology affects our well-being, focus and relationship?
- How does technology impact our resilience?
- Why multitasking and notifications cause stress
- How do we improve our tech-life balance?
Taino is on a mission to help people navigate in our complex and increasingly digital world. He holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management and has over 10 years of experience in the technology sector. In 2019 he founded the non-profit Phone Free Day, is a published researcher, keynote presenter and author.
Connect with Taino
Website | www.tainobendz.com
Book | www.techlifebalancethebook.com
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- What does happiness mean to Tal? The explanation of SPIRE.
- Understanding antifragility and posttraumatic growth
- What are some of the risks of antifragility?
- The Paradox of pursuing happiness
- Happiness Study
- What are some practical tools that people can use to feel happier?
Tal Ben-Shahar is an author and lecturer. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history. His books have been translated into more than thirty languages, and have appeared on best-seller lists around the world. His most recent book is “Happier, No Matter What.”
He is the co-founder and chief learning officer of The Happiness Studies Academy and Potentialife. In 2022 Tal designed and launched the world’s first Master’s Degree in Happiness Studies in collaboration with Centenary University.
An avid sportsman, Tal won the U.S. Intercollegiate and Israeli National squash championships.
Connect with Tal:
Website | www.happinessstudies.academy and www.talbenshahar.com
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations athttps://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted byBrad Hook.
- What do trust and compassion mean to Stuart?
- Why is it essential for organisations and leaders?
- How is compassion or trust measured or witnessed?
- Why is it such a critical priority for businesses?
- Can leaders learn these skills?
For over a decade, Stuart has engaged and inspired with his workshops, keynotes and conference presentations, connecting to more than 20,000 people globally with measurable impact achieved across many organisations. He is a co-founder of Springfox, a Resilience Institute partner in Australia.
Connect with Stuart |
LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/stuartbtaylor/
Website | www.springfox.com/
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations athttps://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted byBrad Hook.
- What are some of the core tools that can help a person build resilience?
- How creativity can support resilience?
- How can you empower yourself in a moment to be creative?
- The importance of forgiveness and how to practice it
- How does movement support resilience?
- Process of building habit that becomes a practice
Janine Wilburn is an award-winning artist, writer, coach and speaker living in San Francisco. Author of the 6¬ book Resiliency Guide Series, Janine explores how to build your personal resilience using simple, fun, engaging tools such as: Connection, Creativity, Gratitude, Being of Service, Forgiveness, Mindfulness, Meditation and Movement.
Connect with Janine
Website & books | https://janinebarettawilburn.com
Instagram | @JanineWilburnSF
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations athttps://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted byBrad Hook.
- Why is resilience becoming increasingly important, especially in organisations?
- What are steps that organisations can take to build resilience?
- What are the roadblocks to building resilience in organisations?
- What is the role of the leader in creating resilient organisations?
- Why is coaching and training so important?
- How can we create an environment for young people to succeed too?
In this episode, our guest is Brian Molitor, Founder of Molitor International, an award-winning consultancy that creates positive corporate cultures. Producer/host of inspirational TV series on fatherhood that air internationally. Author of 12 books. Married for 39 years, four children and seven grandchildren.
Connect with Brian
Website | www.molitorinternational.com
Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@tv4dads33
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- What are the traits that "successful survivals" share?
- How can we use our pain to succeed?
- Is love something that can be learned and practised? The power of love to heal.
- How can we find our best selves? Noticing the awesome in us that already exists.
- The importance of our purpose and the ways to find it.
Rhonda Sciortino, author of Succeed Because Of What You've Been Through (featured on The Today Show), as well as 14 other books, used the survival skills from an abusive childhood to create personal and professional success. She built two successful businesses, then turned her attention to helping others to find their purpose and live their authentic success. Rhonda hosts the FIND YOUR PURPOSE NOW podcast, she is the founder of the Successful Survivors Foundation, and she is the national champion of the Love Is Action Community Initiative.
Connect with Rhonda
Website | www.rhonda.org
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- What is heart rate variability(HRV), and why is it important?
- How can we use tools measuring biomarkers to improve our day-to-day life?
- What is biofeedback?
- The story behind Lief device designed by Rohan Dixit, and what it is used for
- Can devices like Lief be used in a corporate environment to improve performance?
- Can biofeedback devices be used to teach adolescents to self-regulate?
In this episode, Rohan Dixit, the founder of Lief Therapeutics, talks about the transformative power of heart rate variability biofeedback.
Connect with Rohan:
Website
LinkedIn
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- Why do people tend to focus on their weaknesses instead of their strengths?
- What are strengths? How can understanding each other's strengths can be beneficial?
- Can identifying your strengths help with imposter syndrome?
- What is your zone of genius, and how to discover it?
- Can we self-coach ourselves?
- Can a strength become a risk?
In this episode, Daria Williamson, a coach and the author of Unleash Your Awesome, explains the importance of knowing our strengths and how we can use that knowledge to perform better.
- To download a lo-fi version of The Strengths Deck cards and matrix: https://strengthsdeck.com/downloads
- To purchase The Strengths Deck cards, Unleash Your Awesome book, or get the great-value bundle with the cards and books at a $20 discount https://strengthsdeck.com/shop
Books Mentioned:
- Unleash Your Awesome
- Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard
- The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life
- Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most
Connect with Daria:
Website
The Resilience Podcast is brought to you by the Resilience Institute. Discover how we measure and build resilience skills within organizations at https://resiliencei.com. This episode is hosted by Brad Hook.
- Why diet has such an impact on our resilience?
- What does sugar rollercoaster mean, and what symptoms to look out for?
- How can we bounce back easily when we feel low in energy, foggy mind, confused, or unbalanced?
- What is the impact of consuming highly processed foods?
- Inflammation and its effects on our body
- What dietary changes can we make to restore balance and positively impact our mental health?
In this episode, Laure Sarrazin, an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Mindfulness Coach and a Senior Consultant and Resilience Institute, explains how what we eat influences our emotional, mental and physical well-being.
Connect with Laure
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/l-sarrazin/
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The Resilience Podcast is hosted by Brad Hook (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleyhook/) and team. Want to be featured on the Podcast? Would you like to find out about building resilience at your organization? Contact us: https://resiliencei.com/contact/.
- What are some issues that couples face in a modern environment?
- What can we do to create relationships that support resilience?
- How to be curious, not furious?
- How can we have better arguments?
- What is the best time of the day to have a serious conversation?
Elizabeth Earnshaw, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the author of I Want This to Work, shares her insights on how we can better understand ourselves and our partners to improve our relationships.
Connect with Elizabeth
Website | https://elizabethearnshaw.com/
Book | https://www.amazon.com/Want-This-Work-Navigating-Relationship/dp/1683647955
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lizlistens/
What is Sastrugi, and how is it related to resilience? How do people deal with conflicts in harsh environments, and what can we learn from it? The importance of purpose, teamwork, good leadership and more with Julie Brown, co-founder and managing director of Polar Circles and its Polar Experience activities.
Connect with Julie:
Website | https://polarexperience.com/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-brown-0831514b/
At 28, Dan MacQueen was leading a healthy, active life - until suddenly he wasn't. Dan has survived two emergency brain surgeries, weeks in a coma, and months in a rehab hospital. What he found out along the way might surprise you: there is nothing like a brain injury to refocus the mind. Driven by a positive mindset, Dan battled through excruciating rehab exercises to rebuild his life and return to a job he loved. How does Dan use constructive optimism to navigate through life? What are the ways he learned to approach setbacks? Listen to our new episode that tells Dan's resilience story.
Connect with Dan
LinkedIn | Daniel MacQueen
Instagram | @macqueendan
Twitter | @macqueendan
Podcast | Play loose look tight - documenting the process of life after
Website | www.macqueendan.com
In this episode, the owner of Future Eco Surf School, Ricardo Gonçalves, shares what inspired him to turn his school into a business that helps to create a better planet and fairer society. He also shares his ideas about why it is essential to connect with nature, how we can benefit from Surf Therapy and why resilience is important to him.
More about Future Eco Surf School:
Future Eco surf School aims not only to teach you how to surf but also to share the connection with nature, particularly the ocean. Building a connection with the ocean can be life-changing and inspiring if done in a conscious and committed way. Their goal is for all to be deeply connected with nature with minimum impact.
Website | future-ecosurf.com
What is it like to be a resilient leader in South Africa? What are the cultural aspects and external factors that play a role? What is the meaning of Ubuntu philosophy, its key attributes, and what can we learn from that? In this episode, our guest is Njabulo Sithole, CEO of Resilience Institute South Africa.
Connect with Njabulo
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/njabulo-sithole-0291012/
Behind the good day and good life, there is rhythm. What is conscious rhythm management, and how can we attain that? What happens when our rhythms are broken? In this episode, Dr Sven Hansen, the founder of The Resilience Institute and the author of Rhythm: 64 Drills to Live, Lead and Laugh, explains the importance of having a rhythm in our daily life.
Connect with Sven:
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sven-hansen-a3ab526/
Book | https://amzn.to/3ESSd1v
2022 Global Resilience Report | https://resiliencei.com/2022-report/
Movement is one of the core practices that help you stay resilient. In this episode, Mark Lauren, the internationally recognized expert in bodyweight training and author who has sold 1.7 million copies worldwide, explains how by keeping it simple can develop great fitness and life skills. He also shares the tips from his book Strong and Lean on how to build strong fundamentals that will help you start your fitness journey and keep it going. As Mark says, "your ability to go further depends on knowing exactly what you need and removing unnecessary stuff".
Connect with Mark
Website | https://marklauren.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mark_lauren_training/
To achieve presence, focus, clarity and unitive consciousness sounds good. For those caught in worry, rumination, distraction, impulsivity and the storm of noise in their heads, it is hard to imagine. What are we looking for? Listen to the 10min insight by The Resilience Institute founder Dr Sven Hansen.
We've all heard about the placebo effect, but what is the nocebo effect? How can your beliefs and expectations impact your body? In this interview, the best-selling author David Robson explains why it is so important to understand The Expectation Effect, its physiological influences on our bodies and how we can use this knowledge to improve our performance.
Connect with David:
Website | https://davidrobson.me/
Books | https://davidrobson.me/books/
How is resilience related to Health and Safety? How conscious are you of the way you use technology? In this episode, Delphine Caprez, Senior Associate Consultant at The Resilience Institute, shares her story of becoming a Resilience Consultant, writing a book and becoming a Digital Consciousness Coach.
Connect with Delphine Caprez:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delphine-caprez-004b032/
Book: https://healthmanagementdc.ch/about-us/#publication
Manoj is a believer that we, humans, have the wisdom to do better. Where does wisdom come from and how can we actively work towards it? What automatic toolkit can we develop to help us when we are faced with challenges? What are some core issues with our education system? Listen to the conversation with Dr Manoj Krishna, a spine surgeon who left that career to launch the Human Wisdom Project. Manoj believes that we all need to be educated not only to understand the world around us but also our inner spaces and how our minds work.
Connect with Manoj
Website | HUMANWISDOM.ME
LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/humanwisdom/?originalSubdomain=uk
Human Wisdom Project | www.humanwisdom.me
The HumanWisdom app - https://youtu.be/GYbpYnkGJ0U
The Human Wisdom Project - https://bit.ly/3sxxp9k
Wisdom toolkit to help meet challenges and prevent suicide | www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwRom8cbCrU
What is polarity intelligence, and why is it important for a leader? Is there a more sustainable way of leading? In this episode, Michelle and Tracy from Missing Logic, who focus on helping healthcare workers combat burnout, share their experiences and understanding of why leaders face so much distress and how we can help them.
Connect with Michelle and Tracy:
Website | https://www.missinglogic.com/
What is the difference between meditation and mindfulness? What are the simple steps to take to cultivate self-compassion? How can we discover more alignment with our purpose? Listen to the interview with Kate James, mindfulness expert, life coach and bestselling author and learn mindful practices that you can apply in every area of your life to stay more present.
Connect with Kate
Website | https://totalbalance.com.au/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/total_balance/
Insight Timer Meditation | https://insighttimer.com/katejames
Can humans live sustainably and regeneratively with our natural ecosystems? What does it mean to be nature positive? How can business be a force for good? This time our guest is Tony Hansen, Managing Director of the Global Infrastructure Initiative at McKinsey & Company.
Connect with Tony
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-hansen-78996416/
References
Global Infrastructure Initiative
Some background on our Patagonia national parks work
Valuing nature conservation report that Tony co-authored on the business case for conservation.
Tompkins Conservation – inspiring 5-minute video on what two people and their team have done for over 30 years.
Sustainable apparel coalition – what came out of the initial meeting with Yvon Chouinard and Rick Ridgeway and the Walmart leadership team in 2008.
Have you been experiencing anxious thoughts and emotions? Can you recognise the critique and neglector in your head? What practical steps can we take to access joyous resilience as an individual and as a community? Anjuli Sherin is a Pakistani-American licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in trauma recovery, resilience building and cultivating joy. She is also an author of Joyous Resilience - a path to individual healing and collective thriving in an inequitable world.
Connect with Anjuli
Website | https://www.anjulisherinmft.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/AnjuliSherinMFT/
Access to Anjuli's meditations | https://www.anjulisherinmft.com/meditations.html
Why do we find it so difficult to say NO? What are the little practices and physiological changes we can apply to be better at setting boundaries and saying no? Our guest on this episode is Manij Arneja, a Managing Partner with The Resilience Institute in South East Asia, a Sustainable Performance and Well-being Coach, and a Keynote Speaker.
Connect with Manij:
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/manisharneja/
How do you activate gratitude every day? What to be grateful for? How can the smallest acts of kindness help you feel better? Janine Baretta Wilburn is an award-winning strategic marketing executive whose life was changed forever by a car accident. In search of a cure, Janine researched everywhere she could and found promising answers in neuroscience, yoga and meditation. Today, Janine's mission is to share the knowledge and tools that helped her with others, to help them stay resilient, especially during difficult times.
Connect with Janine
Website | https://janinebarettawilburn.com
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/janinewilburnSF
Instagram | @janinewilburnSF
Twitter |@janinewilburnSF
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/janinebarettawilburn/
Email | jbwresilience@gmail.com
Duncan Kirkwood is an author, a Veteran, a speaker, a trainer, and a global resilience advocate. He has a particular focus on empowering young people, parents, and communities through programs like Unleash Your Greatness which is an initiative for young black men.
Duncan’s mission is to ensure everyone he meets becomes the most resilient version of themselves.
Connect with Duncan
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncankirkwood/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/duncankirkwood/
Join Dr Sven Hansen and Brad Hook for a discussion about the key findings from the latest Global Resilience Report.
The 2020 Global Resilience Report – The Resilience Institute
In this episode of the Resilience Podcast we catch up with Lieven Callewaert who is leading Resilience Institute's North American hub. Lieven is an entrepreneur, executive coach, a teaching professor and keynote speaker, dedicated to supporting leaders and organizations on their journey towards becoming purpose-driven communities.
He blends his expertise on transformational leadership, organizational development, and purpose into journeys for change.
Lieven, originally from Belgium, lives in Vancouver, Canada with his family, and is a passionate resilience practitioner, living with the outdoors, loving the healthy lifestyle and being part of the community around.
Connect with Lieven by emailing Lieven.Callewaert@resiliencei.com
In this episode of the Resilience Podcast Brad Hook connects with Dr Joy Vaughan who is native of Barbados, a recognized transformational coach, world traveler, and author. Dr. Joy has enjoyed successful careers in the areas of Occupational Therapy, Business, Education and Neuropsychology. She is a graduate of Columbia University where her neuro-developmental research with 0 – 3 year olds proved the importance and positive impact of consistent early childhood stimulation and parental support. Dr. Vaughan also received her doctorate in Higher Education and Brain-based Leadership from Nova South Eastern University. Her ground breaking research in assisting college freshmen to shift their brain patterns and graduate from college proved that anyone can be motivated to change when the right tools are consistently applied.
Dr Joy has written several books - “Powerful People, Powerful Lives,” “How to Conquer Those Mountains of Your Life,” “Finding the Key to Resiliency,” and “Seven Secrets To Reinventing Yourself”. She is launching “The Art of Resiliency: Phoenixes Rising” in 2022.
Find out more about her books at https://www.drjoycoaching.com/
In this conversation Brad Hook connects with Alexia Michiels to share her new book, Resilience Quotient: Leadership with Heart and Purpose (https://resiliencei.com/books/the-resilience-quotient/).
This book invites you to rethink the way you lead a team by valuing and cultivating resilience skills. It encourages you to refocus on your priorities, insists on the importance of relations and the quest for meaning. The impact of the resilient leaders will be proportional to the strength of the bonds they manage to create with themselves, others and the environment at large.
Dr Sven Hansen and Brad Hook explore ways to renew and rejuvenate at the end of a challenging few years. We discuss the role of the leader and some practical tools for building positive habits. For more information about the Resilience Institute please visit: https://resiliencei.com/2021/12/how-to-secure-your-end-of-year-break-in-2021/
In this podcast session, Brad connects with Julien Fortin and Michka Guerrier to discuss resilience and high performance through the lenses of extreme adventure and business.
Julien is a technical diver with an engineering background – a GUE (Global Underwater Explorers) Fundamentals instructor, PADI Course Director / Tec Instructor Trainer, and a TDI and IANTD Technical / Cave diving instructor. He is currently splitting his time between India and Mexico working on teaching and exploration projects, but has taught courses in Asia, America and Europe.
A Director in Business Process Excellence, Michka Guerrier has worked at PwC for 15 years in Paris, London and Zurich respectively.
Connect with Michka and Julien at https://highrealities.com/
In this episode of the Resilience Podcast, Brad Hook connects with a group of high performance individuals who mentor participants in a global PwC program that is supported by the Resilience Institute's Resilience App.
Professional Muay Thai fighter, personal trainer & sports coach, Greg Wootton has been training and fighting professionally for over a decade (two World titles, European & British titles, ranked UK No.1 in his weight class, medaling for England at World and European amateur championships).
A Director in Business Process Excellence, Michka Guerrier has worked at PwC for 15 years in Paris, London and Zurich respectively.
Shane O’Neill is a decorated Muay Thai fighter and dedicated coach. He has battled to win multiple titles throughout his fighting career, the pinnacle of which was achieving the European title.
Fid out more about Greg, Michka and Shane at https://highrealities.com/who-we-are-2/. Connect with Brad and the Resilience Institute team at https://resiliencei.com/contact/
In this episode of the Resilience Podcast we catch up with Glenn Nicholson, a Senior Associate Consultant with the Resilience Institute, a former Royal marines Commando of 9 years and the creator of an online program that taught busy professionals to build work life balance. Connect with Glenn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-nicholson
In this session we connect with two resilience coaches, Vanesa and Sharon, who lead resilience and wellbeing initiatives within a large healthcare organisation. While they are having excellent success with the program, they have encountered natural resistance to change. In the interview we explore: 1. Responding to professionals who might be skeptical of resilience and wellbeing 2. Reinforce the mission of the program and the successes to date 3. Understanding the perspective of committed clinician in a stretched healthcare environment 4. How to engage and reassure skeptical professionals 5. The challenge of shared responsibility for wellbeing between the individual and the organisation
In this podcast Dr Sven Hansen and Brad Hook discuss empathy - what is it, why is it important and how can we develop this skill. For more, visit https://resiliencei.com/the-resilience-podcast/
In this episode, Marie-Liesse Calmejane (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-liesse-calmejane/) joins Brad Hook to discuss positivity and joy.
In this interview, Manish Arneja (https://www.linkedin.com/in/manisharneja/) joins Brad Hook to discuss how resilience supports goal-setting and achievement.
In this episode of the Resilience Podcast, Dr Sven Hansen and Brad Hook discuss nature. Why is it important to spend time outdoors, what are the benefits and how much time should we invest. We discuss research and make some practical recommendations.
In this episode of the Resilience Podcast, Dr Sven Hansen and Brad Hook discuss the mind - what is it, what is an unquiet mind and what is a quiet mind. We also discuss simple ways to cultivate presence.
In this episode of the Resilience Podcast, Brad Hook and Dr Sven Hansen discuss emotions. Why and how can we identify emotions in real-time, diffuse the intensity of potentially destructive reactions and nudge towards positivity.
In this episode, Dr Sven Hansen and Brad Hook discuss different states: calm, fight, flight and freeze. The session includes practical ways to activate the new Vagus nerve so that we can stay calm and connected over the course of our lives. To connect with us email contact@resiliencei.com.
In this episode, Dr Sven Hansen and Brad Hook discuss sleep. Some of the key points covered are:
- What do you say to people who tell you sleep is over-rated?
- What is a good night’s sleep?
- What should we do if we have a bad night?
- What can improve the quality of sleep?
- What are the benefits of deep vs. REM or dreaming sleep?
- Can a nap work?
- Alcohol, sleeping tablets, melatonin?
Find out more: https://resiliencei.com/2020/02/sleep-better-do-better/
Presented by Dr Sven Hansen and Brad Hook. In this episode, we ask whether we should consider changing our breathing. After all, shouldn't it be a natural, automatic process? We then explore some practical breathing exercises, understand the importance of diaphragmatic breathing and reference some excellent books. At the end of the session, we spend a couple of minutes focusing on long exhalations while checking body, emotion and mind.
Presented by Dr Sven Hansen and Brad Hook. In this episode we explore how adjustments to the body can support positive emotion and thinking.
Exploring the Resilience Diagnostic and Development Framework - the spiral - and some basic starting points to develop insight / self-awareness.
Dr Sven Hansen and Brad Hook from the Resilience Institute discuss ways to improve virtual connection.
This webinar features simple solutions to help re-establish effectiveness and wellbeing while working from home. On the call we had Tania Clifton-Smith, Dr Sven Hansen and Brad Hook.
Brad Hook and Manish Arneja from the Resilience Institute are joined by Stuart Taylor from Springfox.com to chat about keeping well and staying productive while working from home.
Dr Sven, Alexia Michiels and Brad Hook connected to discuss practical tips for staying calm, focused and connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.More here: https://resiliencei.com/2020/03/webinar-staying-calm-in-challenging-times/
An introduction to the concept of resilience and insights into how the approach can help individuals through times of change. The conversation is between Bradley Hook and Dr Sven Hansen, the founder of the Resilience Institute.
Declan Scott explores the importance of resilience as an enabler for courageous, meaningful conversations. In the session, he explores insight, mastery and empathy. "Our lives succeed or fail one conversation at a time."