How can you discover resilience at work, and improve how your organisation can build it effectively?
In this episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O’Brien sits down with Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier, psychologist, executive coach, and author, to explore the concept of resilience in the workplace. Marie-Helene shares her unique journey, blending psychology and business, and reveals why resilience, not just mental health, resonates so powerfully with high-performing leaders and teams.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
- The difference between talking about mental health and resilience.
- The vital role of environment in fostering sustainable well-being.
- Practical, research-backed actions for enhancing resilience, including exercise, sleep, relationships, nutrition, and more.
- The importance of creating a unique, strategic resilience plan tailored to your personal context—and why this plan should evolve over time.
Related Topics Covered:
Generational shifts at work, Mistake-tolerance, Seeking help, Communications
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About Happier at Work®
Happier at Work® is the podcast for business leaders who want to create meaningful, human-centric workplaces. Hosted by Aoife O’Brien, the show explores leadership, career clarity, imposter syndrome, workplace culture, and employee engagement — helping you and your team thrive.
If you enjoy podcasts like WorkLife with Adam Grant, The Happiness Lab, or Squiggly Careers, you’ll love Happier at Work®.
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