Resilience part 2 - The Final Three Pillars: Health, Tenacity & Collaboration

Podcast Title: Resilience: What Is It & How Do I Get It? Episode Title: Part 2 – The Final Three Pillars: Health, Tenacity & Collaboration

Episode Summary

In this second instalment of our deep dive into resilience, we turn our attention to the final three pillars of the six-pillar framework: Health, Tenacity, and Collaboration. We pick up where we left off—after exploring Vision, Composure, and Reasoning—and discuss how a holistic approach to well-being, a determined spirit, and a strong support network can all contribute to personal and professional resilience. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a complete picture of how the six pillars work together to help you not just survive challenges but also thrive through them.

Recap of Part 1

• Vision, Composure, Reasoning: The first three pillars we covered and how they lay the groundwork for a resilient mindset.

Key Discussion Points

1. Pillar 4: Health

• Physical Well-Being: Why proper sleep, nutrition, and exercise are essential for maintaining resilience.
• Mental Health & Emotional Wellness: Recognizing signs of stress, anxiety, or burnout and taking proactive steps to address them.
• Holistic Approach: How balancing both mind and body fortifies your overall resilience.

Pillar 5: Tenacity

• Persistence & Grit: Understanding why staying the course, even in the face of setbacks, is crucial for long-term success.
• Overcoming Obstacles: Strategies for reframing failures as learning opportunities rather than endpoints.
• Staying Motivated: Practical tips for reigniting motivation when your energy or enthusiasm dips.

Pillar 6: Collaboration

• The Power of Relationships: How leaning on others—and being there for them—enhances resilience.
• Building Support Networks: Identifying and nurturing communities, mentors, and friends who can help you navigate tough times.
• Teamwork & Mutual Growth: Ways to work together effectively in both personal and professional settings to foster collective resilience.

How the Pillars Work Together

• Linking Health, Tenacity, and Collaboration back to Vision, Composure, and Reasoning for a complete framework.
• Real-world examples of how developing these final three pillars can accelerate growth and provide stability during challenges.

Practical Takeaways

• Health Check: Consider one small step you can take this week—like a short daily walk or a consistent bedtime—to support physical and mental well-being.
• Tenacity Action Plan: Pick a current goal and list 2–3 ways you can persist when obstacles inevitably arise (e.g., daily affirmations, sharing progress with an accountability partner).
• Collaboration Corner: Identify at least one person or group you can reach out to for support, feedback, or shared learning.

Listener Challenge

• Reflect on Your Personal “Resilience Toolkit”: Now that we’ve covered all six pillars, which do you feel are your strengths, and which require more attention?
• Plan a Next Step: Commit to one tangible action that supports a weaker pillar in your life.

Resources & Links

• Recommended Reading:
  • Grit by Angela Duckworth
  • Option B by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant
• Mental &