Press Kit

English:

(pronounce Mah-ree Eh-len Pell-tee-ay)

English:

I’m thrilled to introduce Dr. Pelletier (‘Dr. Pell-tee-ay’), better known as “MH” (which is also a handy reference for “mental health”, so the short form is a great fit).

MH brings a signature mix of business and psychology. Holding both a PhD and an MBA, she translates psychology research into strategies professionals, leaders and their teams need to thrive. MH shares what psychologists know but other professionals and leaders may not, specifically the intersection of high-performance and strong workplace mental health.

She has over 20 years of experience as a leadership psychologist, executive coach and senior leader in the corporate, insurance, and governance sectors. Her award-winning book, The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health, was named a “Top 5 Book to Read” by Inc. Magazine and Forbes. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier (‘Dr. Mah-ree Eh-len Pell-tee-ay.’)

French:

Je suis ravi(e) de vous présenter la Dre. Marie-Hélène Pelletier.

Marie-Hélène apporte un mélange unique du monde des affaires et de la psychologie. Détentrice à la fois d’un doctorat et d’un MBA, elle traduit la recherche en psychologie en stratégies dont les professionnels, les leaders et leurs équipes ont besoin pour prospérer. Marie-Hélène partage ce que les psychologues savent mais que d’autres professionnels et leaders peuvent ignorer, en particulier à l’intersection entre la haute performance et une solide santé mentale en milieu de travail.

Elle compte plus de 20 ans d’expérience en tant que psychologue du leadership, coach exécutive et cadre supérieur dans les secteurs de l’entreprise, de l’assurance, et de la gouvernance. Son livre primé, The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health, a été nommé “Top 5 livres à lire” par le magazine Inc. et par Forbes. Je vous prie de vous joindre à moi pour accueillir la Dre. Marie-Hélène Pelletier!

English:

Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier

French:

Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier

Tout au long de sa carrière en leadership et en psychologie, la Dre. Pelletier a mené le dialogue sur les enjeux cruciaux de la résilience du leadership et de la performance au travail. S’appuyant sur sa vaste expérience dans les secteurs de l’entreprise, de l’assurance, et de la gouvernance, elle apporte une perspective internationale et une expertise unique en matière de leadership. Elle compte plus de 20 ans d’expérience en tant que psychologue du leadership, coach exécutive et cadre supérieure. Marie-Hélène est membre du Réseau mondial de pratique clinique de l’Organisation mondiale de la santé et ancienne directrice des conseils d’administration de l’Association canadienne de psychologie et de l’Association internationale de psychologie appliquée. Elle a présenté et rédigé de nombreuses publications industrielles et académiques et a remporté de nombreux prix académiques et industriels. La Dre. Pelletier est une instructrice très appréciée à l’Université de la Colombie-Britannique, Sauder School of Business, Executive Education et membre du Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, une communauté de recherche opt-in de professionnels du monde des affaires. Son livre primé, The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health, a été nommé “Top 5 livres à lire” par le magazine Inc. Magazine et par Forbes.

Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier
Blending business acumen and psychological best practices to improve results

Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier is an award-winning workplace mental health expert, psychologist, executive coach and speaker. She’s one of only a handful of work psychologists holding both a PHD and MBA.

Marie-Helene brings a signature mix of business and clinical expertise to the groups she works with. She translates psychology research (about health, resiliency, and leadership) into strategies professionals, business leaders and their teams need to thrive.

1. Provides expertise for boosting performance. Marie-Helene shares what psychologists know but other professionals and business people may not. She has a robust understanding of the intersection between business success and strong workplace mental health. She held executive leadership roles, including at a major Fortune 500 corporation.
2. Builds leadership and organizational resilience. Through her speaking engagements, Marie-Helene provides professionals and business leaders with concrete steps to prevent fatigue and burnout – and gain energy, even in tough times. She can help your leaders and their team members shift perspectives and regain and retain their passion.
3. Helps your organization manage change. Marie-Helene provides business leaders and their team members with the psychological tools needed to adapt to, and embrace, transformational change. She equips them to respond quickly, make good decisions, and maintain stamina for ongoing productivity.
4. Combines style with substance. Marie-Helene is a dynamic speaker. She has an engaging style, exhilarating energy, and a warm sense of humour. With this relatable approach, she brings the latest research and proven best practices to her talks, inspiring participants to take action and get results.

In her presentations, Dr. Pelletier draws from what clients call a “clear mastery of the subject matter.” She speaks with authority to engage and inspire participants with passion, knowledge, expertise, and joy. And she shares this expertise in many ways, from keynote speeches, to panel moderator roles, to more informal fireside chats.

Thought leadership and industry awards
Over the course of her career, she has participated on the boards of the Canadian Psychological Association and the International Association of Applied Psychology. She has also been an active member of the Global Clinical Practice Network of the World Health Organization, a role that she continues to this day.

She’s been featured in publications like Fast Company, Forbes and Thrive Global and her work has been published in academic journals such as Behaviour Research and Therapy, Journal of Anxiety Disorders, and Organizational Dynamics. 

She has won numerous academic and industry awards, being described as a top industry leader with “credentials that make her uniquely suited to help guide the continued evolution of psychological health in the workplace”. Dr. Pelletier is a highly rated instructor at the University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Management, Executive Education and a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, an opt-in research community of business professionals. Her award-winning book, The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health, was named a “Top 5 Book to Read” by Inc. and Forbes.

Dr. Pelletier has been recognized by clients as a ‘top quality virtual presenter’. She presents from a professional in-home studio with professional lighting, camera, mic, fibre optic internet connection (very fast).

Based on Dr. Pelletier’s 20+ years as a speaker, here are her recommendations:

• LCD projector, screen
• Wireless remote
• Lavaliere or over the ears microphone. Wireless is prefered (she moves around a lot on stage)
• Any podium should be moved to either side of the stage – Dr. Pelletier does not use a podium
• Best to schedule Dr. Pelletier’s talk at a time that optimizes the response from the audience, often in the morning. This means that it is not a good idea to consider her as your main speaker after dinner
• If presentation is after a meal, best to ask the banquet staff to clear up after Dr. Pelletier’s presentation (the movement and noise can get in the way of her connection with the audience)