The chapter delves into the fusion of psychology and strategy to create personalized resilience plans for professionals, emphasizing understanding challenges and developing effective growth strategies. It shares examples of individuals successfully implementing resilience actions after initially feeling they had nothing more to gain. Emphasizing the importance of crafting personalized plans, the discussion debunks myths about resilience and highlights the significance of tailored strategies based on individual contexts, values, and energy levels.
Marie-Hélène Pelletier argues that resilience isn’t a trait and provides a customizable path to develop yours.
Throughout her career in business management and psychology, Dr. Pelletier has spearheaded the dialogue on the crucial issues of leadership resilience and work performance. Drawing on her extensive background in corporate, insurance, governance and public sectors, she brings an international perspective and unique expertise on leadership. She is a practicing leadership psychologist and executive coach with over 20 years of experience and holds a Ph.D. and an MBA from the University of British Columbia.
Marie-Hélène is a Member of the Global Clinical Practice Network of the World Health Organization, and past Director on the boards of the Canadian Psychological Association and the International Association of Applied Psychology. She has presented and authored and co-authored a number of industry and academic publications and has won numerous academic and industry awards. In 2024, Dr. Pelletier published her award-winning book, The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health.