54: Why The Resilience Plan is a Game-Changer for Leaders Today | Marie-Hélène Pelletier

How confident are you that your resilience strategies are truly effective? Are they flexible enough to adapt to new challenges, or are they rooted in outdated practices that no longer serve your team? 

In this episode of the Learn-It-All Podcast, Darren Bridgett sits down with Marie-Hélène Pelletier—a CEO, leadership psychologist, keynote speaker, and executive coach—to explore what it really takes to build resilience in the workplace.  

Marie-Hélène shares her transformative journey from a registered psychologist to leading mental health strategies for large organizations, culminating in her powerful book, The Resilience Plan. Together, they unpack why resilience isn’t just a personal endeavor but a systemic one that requires strategic planning and alignment with your core values. 

You’ll discover the dangers of relying on old, static resilience plans and why it’s crucial to evolve your strategies to meet today’s demands. This conversation offers fresh insights into how you can foster a resilient workforce that’s not only prepared for change but thrives in it. 

Topics Discussed:

• Why traditional resilience strategies might be failing you. 
• How to create a dynamic, flexible approach to resilience. 
• The critical role of aligning resilience strategies with your core values for sustained well-being. 

Episode Highlights: 

• (00:00) Introduction – Meet Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier and discover her groundbreaking book, The Resilience Plan, designed to help individuals and leaders build strategic resilience.
• (04:24) Building Resilience – Dr. Pelletier explains the importance of having a resilience plan that is adaptable and proactive, ensuring you're prepared for life’s challenges before they arise.
• (07:24) The Day Eight Metaphor – Through a personal story of an eight-day trek, Dr. Pelletier illustrates the critical difference between handling challenges on “Day One” versus “Day Eight” and how it relates to maintaining resilience over time.
• (13:40) The Neither Rock Nor Wreck Philosophy – Dr. Pelletier challenges the common perception of being a “rock” for others, highlighting how it can lead to burnout and advocating for a more balanced approach to leadership and support.
• (22:20) The Core Elements of a Resilience Plan – A deep dive into the key components of creating a resilience plan, including understanding your values, assessing demands, and maintaining flexibility in your approach.
• (29:24) Values and Resilience – Dr. Pelletier elaborates on the importance of aligning your resilience plan with your core values and how this alignment can significantly enhance your ability to maintain resilience over time.
• (38:47) Personalizing Your Resilience Plan – A discussion on how to personalize resilience strategies to fit your unique context, emphasizing the need for flexibility and adaptability.
• (46:54) Leveraging Support Systems – The value of building a support system or "board of directors" in your life to help you stay accountable and adapt your resilience plan as needed.

About Marie- Hélène 

Marie-Hélène Pelletier, PhD, MBA, is a CEO, leadership psychologist, keynote speaker, and executive coach with a unique blend of clinical expertise and business acumen. She has spent over two decades advancing workplace mental health and resilience strategies, working with large organizations and individual leaders to foster well-being. Her book, *The Resilience Plan*, is a testament to her strategic approach to building resilience in both personal and professional contexts. Marie-Hélène is a frequent speaker at conferences and a trusted advisor on mental health matters.

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