227. How To Improve Your Work Performance and Build Unshakeable Resilience With Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier

Looking to improve your work performance? In this episode, Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier, an award-winning workplace mental health expert, shares strategic insights on resilience and how it can improve performance and overall personal and professional life. You'll learn practical tips and actionable strategies to boost your resilience, maintain optimal mental health, and thrive in high-pressure environments.

Whether you're a leader or an individual contributor, this conversation offers valuable advice for success both in and outside the office.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction to Resilience: Understand what resilience really means and why it’s essential for professional success.

Strategic Resilience: Learn how to develop a tailored, strategic approach to building resilience that fits your unique context.

Mental Health Post-Pandemic: Explore the shifts in mental health awareness and the ongoing challenges professionals face in maintaining psychological well-being.

Recognizing Early Signs: Identify the early indicators of declining resilience and how to address them before they become major issues.

Collective Resilience: Discover how teams and organizations can build collective resilience to enhance overall performance and sustainability.

Practical Exercises: Get actionable exercises and strategies to start improving your resilience today.

— Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact)

00:00 - Introduction to the Episode

00:40 - Meet Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier: Workplace Mental Health Expert

02:04 - The Importance of Resilience in High-Performance Roles

03:30 - Dr. Pelletier's Journey: From Teenager to Leadership Psychologist

04:16 - Post-Pandemic Mental Health: Changes and Challenges

06:00 - Why Resilience and Strategic Thinking Go Hand in Hand

07:01 - Mental Health in the Business World vs. Clinical World

08:21 - Recognizing Early Signs of Declining Resilience

10:14 - Balancing Confidence and Self-Awareness in High Performers

12:27 - The Growing Self-Awareness Movement: Why It's Happening

13:35 - The Impact of AI on Workplace Mental Health and Resilience

17:03 - Defining Resilience and Strategic Resilience

20:04 - Steps to Grow Your Resilience: A Strategic Approach

22:54 - Challenges Leaders Face Today That Test Their Resilience

24:24 - Myths About Resilience: What High Performers Get Wrong

26:05 - Future vs. Past Orientation in High Performers

28:13 - Practical Exercises to Start Building Resilience Today

32:58 - Walking the Fine Line Between Productivity and Burnout

35:08 - Collective Resilience: Building a Resilient Team

37:04 - What Does a Resilient Organization Look Like?

39:08 - Getting Leadership Buy-In on Psychological Resilience

41:03 - Dr. Pelletier's Personal Resilience Strategies

42:05 - The Rewarding Experience of Writing a Book

44:46 - Redefining Success: Aligning Values with Life Goals

47:12 - Final Advice: Be Strategically Resilient

49:35 - Connect with Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier

— Connect with Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier —

Website: ⁠https://drmarie-helene.com/⁠

Book: ⁠http://drmarie-helene.com/book/⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmhpelletier/⁠

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