Strategic Resilience: How Leaders Can Thrive Without Burning Out with Dr. MH Pelletier
Strategic Resilience: How Leaders Can Thrive Without Burning Out with Dr. MH Pelletier
Resilience is often praised as the secret weapon of high performers. But what if our assumptions about it are wrong?
In this episode, Scott Arrieta welcomes Dr. Marie-Hélène (MH) Pelletier, psychologist, business strategist, and author of The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health. With over 20 years of experience helping organizations, leaders, and teams manage mental health and build sustainable performance, MH brings both clinical insight and corporate leadership expertise to this timely conversation.
Together, Scott and MH explore:
The myth of “natural resilience” – why past success doesn’t guarantee future resilience.
Resilience as strategy – how to use the same tools leaders apply to business strategy (values, SWOT analysis, context mapping) to design a personal resilience plan.
Micro-investments with macro impact – from two minutes of meditation to resetting before you walk in the door, small choices can create long-term momentum.
The role of leaders in resilience – why modeling behaviors and making space for conversations is more powerful than generic wellness programs.
Practical tools – including MH’s supply-and-demand worksheet that helps leaders get clarity on where their energy is going and where it’s being replenished.
Whether you’re a leader navigating relentless demands, an executive shaping culture, or simply a professional who wants to avoid burnout while thriving in your career, this episode offers both inspiration and tactical advice.
Learn more about Dr. Pelletier’s work at theresilienceplan.com and connect with her on LinkedIn.
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