Dr. Robyne Hanley Dafoe is an award-winning psychology and education behaviorist, recognized as one of the most trusted voices on resiliency, stress and hope. She helps people and organizations achieve meaningful success and productivity, without sacrificing well-being. Known for her unique ability to bridge research and real-life application, Dr. Robyne delivers science with heart. Her work makes complex ideas simple, relatable and immediately usable, offering practical frameworks for staying steady, capable and kind in a world that often feels anything but.

A former high school dropout turned university professor, bestselling author and mother of three, Dr. Robyne’s story is as compelling as her science. She has delivered more than 2,000 keynotes globally and reached millions through her writing, teaching and digital platforms.

Her award-winning books Calm Within the Storm and Stress Wisely have established her as a global authority on resiliency, sustainable performance and psychological safety. Her upcoming release, I Hope So: How to Choose Hope, Even When It Is Hard (February 2026), offers a groundbreaking perspective on hope as a practical skill, a strategic advantage that fuels leadership, protects mental health and strengthens communities.

Dr. Robyne has been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, Fast Company, Shondaland and Live Happy. She is a weekly contributor to Psychology Today, was recognized by BookLife as a Grand Prize Non-Fiction Winner and is trusted by Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems and educators around the world. She is the expert organizations call when they want their people to perform at their best and stay well doing it.