The Resilience Plan - A Game-Changer for Leaders Today

Explore a transformative 50-minute podcast episode featuring Marie-Hélène Pelletier, a CEO, leadership psychologist, and author of "The Resilience Plan." Discover why traditional resilience strategies may be failing and how to create a dynamic, flexible approach aligned with core values. Learn about the day eight metaphor, challenging the "rock" mentality in leadership, and the key components of an effective resilience plan. Gain insights on personalizing resilience strategies, leveraging support systems, and fostering a resilient workforce prepared for change. Uncover fresh perspectives on building systemic resilience in the workplace through this engaging discussion between Pelletier and host Darren Bridgett.

Introduction – Meet Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier and discover her groundbreaking book, The Resilience Plan, designed to help individuals and leaders build strategic resilience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Personalizing Your Resilience Plan – A discussion on how to personalize resilience strategies to fit your unique context, emphasizing the need for flexibility and adaptability.
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.