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Marie-Hélène Pelletier: Rethinking Burnout- The Bold Path to Resilience

Leigh Burgess Season 1 Episode 113

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 About This Episode

Tune in to an incredible episode with Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, or MH, who brings a wealth of business and psychological insight to our conversation. With over 20 years of experience as a practicing psychologist and a senior leader in corporate, insurance, governance and health care, her journey offers a profound look at how boldness can evolve over time, shaped by experiences and the courage to seize opportunities. MH also redefines resilience, shifting the focus from sheer persistence to strategic adaptation. Our discussion highlights the critical link between resilience and burnout, emphasizing the need for a customized resilience plan to stave off exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced performance. MH's insights will help you rethink the way you approach resilience in your own life, which is the focus of her latest book, The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health. She shares actionable steps in this episode for creating your own resilience plan, including aligning your personal values with your actions and proactively managing your supply and demand. Listen in for a transformative discussion that promises to leave you feeling grounded and empowered.

 

About Marie-Hélène Pelletier

Throughout her career in business management and psychology, Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier has spearheaded the dialogue on the crucial issues of leadership resilience and work performance. Drawing on her extensive background in corporate, insurance, governance and public sectors, she brings an international perspective and unique expertise on leadership. She is a practicing leadership psychologist and executive coach with over 20 years of experience and holds a Ph.D. and an MBA from the University of British Columbia. Marie-Hélène is a Member of the Global Clinical Practice Network of the World Health Organization, and past Director on the boards of the Canadian Psychological Association and the International Association of Applied Psychology. She has presented and authored and co-authored a number of industry and academic publications and has won numerous academic and industry awards. In 2024, Dr. Pelletier published her award-winning book, The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health.

 

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Website: www.drmarie-helene.com

Access Free Resources from MH: https://drmarie-helene.com/free-resources-sign-up/

Instagram: @drmhpelletier

LinkedIn: @DrMHPelletier

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