Her Career Studio

In this episode, Lisa has a fascinating conversation with leadership psychologist Dr. Marie-Hélène about building resilience while prioritizing mental health.

Dr. Marie-Hélène details her inspiring career journey, from studying psychology to earning a PhD in telehealth, and later an MBA. She and Lisa discuss her book, “The Resilience Plan,” which was born out of a desire to provide resilience-building strategies earlier in people’s careers. Dr. Marie-Hélène defines resilience as the capacity to emerge stronger from adversity, emphasizing growth and not just persisting at any cost.

Throughout the discussion, Dr. Marie-Hélène shares invaluable insights on proactively building resilience to manage demanding situations, bringing our best selves to the table. She highlights the relevance of resilience during job transitions and career changes, and how healthy resilience involves preparing for and embracing challenges, even when they are positive life transitions. She also shares practical tips, like prioritizing sleep, simple meditation and breathing practices, and the power of supportive relationships in enhancing resilience.

Enjoy this enriching conversation as Lisa and Dr. Marie-Hélène explore what it means to cultivate resilience, invest in self-care, and navigate the challenges and opportunities in our careers.