The Resilient Leader: Building Unstoppable Teams

Are you resilient—or just surviving? In this episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, I sit down with Russell Harvey, “The Resilience Coach,” to challenge how leaders and HR managers think about resilience. Together, we unpack why resilience isn’t about “bouncing back” but about springing forward with learning.

If you’re a leader navigating burnout, constant change, and underperforming teams, this episode will show you how to shift from coping to thriving and build a team that’s unstoppable.

⏱ Episode Timestamps

• [00:02] What a truly resilient leader looks like
• [00:06] The 3 things leaders are actually responsible for
• [00:12] Why delegating brilliantly fuels succession planning
• [00:16] The resilience wheel: 7 dimensions every leader must know
• [00:22] How social connection—not happy hours—builds stronger teams
• [00:27] Why your “top five” people shape your leadership style
• [00:31] Reflection practice: What behaviors serve you vs. hold you back
• [00:38] Why resilience is proactive, not reactive

💡 What You’ll Learn

• The difference between coping, surviving, and thriving as a leader
• How to simplify leadership down to three core responsibilities
• The power of delegation for growth and succession planning
• Practical ways to remove blockages and clear the path for your team
• How to use the Resilience Wheel to strengthen yourself and your team
• Why resilience is about choice, not crisis

Resources & Links

• Connect with Russell Harvey at theresiliencecoach.co.uk
• Follow me, Bernadette Boas, on LinkedIn for bold leadership insights
• Subscribe to Shedding the Corporate Bitch wherever you listen to podcasts

Call to Action

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