The Five Pillars of Everyday Resiliency – Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

The Five Pillars of Everyday Resiliency

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In this episode of Resiliency Redefined, Dr. Robyne breaks down the five pillars of her Everyday Resiliency framework—belonging, perspective, acceptance, hope, and humor—and how they can transform the way we navigate life’s challenges. She shares that resilience isn’t about being superhuman or something reserved only for a select few; it’s accessible to each and every one of us. Join Dr. Robyne as she explores how we can show up (and be well) in every season of our lives, even when life feels messy and uncertain.

Additional Resources:

Dr. Robyne’s Everyday Resiliency White Paper
Dr. Robyne’s book: Calm Within the Storm
Dr. Robyne’s Everyday Resiliency Shop: Swearing Helps T-Shirt
Dr. Robyne’s open educational resources
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Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

An educational behaviorist (one of very few in the world) and a globally recognized speaker and scholar, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is also your friendly neighborhood scientist who makes life make sense! With a treasure trove of awards and a worldwide following, she’s on a mission to empower leaders and teams everywhere with practical strategies for fostering resiliency and making stress your ally, not your enemy.

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