The Resilience Plan

Reviews

“Will motivate readers to take action . . . This [book] is a valuable opportunity for professionals to find that elusive balance between demanding careers and life's challenges.” —Publishers Weekly

“A comprehensive plan for avoiding burnout and enhancing well-being . . . Pelletier’s consistent tone of pragmatic optimism very effectively seeds the ground to make the goals outlined in her Daily Resilience Planner seem entirely within reach.” —Kirkus Reviews

“The Resilience Plan is highly valuable for a pair of reasons. First, it convincingly identifies resilience as a necessary trait for surviving and thriving in today’s frenetic world. Second, it not only shows the importance of having a strategic resilience plan, but also details the specific form the plan should take. It’s not to be missed.” —Robert Cialdini, New York Times–bestselling author of Influence and Pre-Suasion

“This gem of a book draws on best practices from both psychology and business. The Resilience Plan guides busy professionals and leaders step-by-step in the creation of a personal plan to reduce burnout and boost resilience. Unlike some books, it takes into account actual work/life demands and resources. Marie-Hélène Pelletier delivers on her promise to show you how to boost your resilience and mental health in just a few minutes a day. Use this book to enjoy a better year ahead!” —Christine A. Padesky, coauthor of Mind Over Mood

“In today’s competitive marketplace, it’s not enough for leaders to simply do their job well. In The Resilience Plan, Marie-Hélène Pelletier expertly weaves science and story to help leaders build a custom resilience plan based on individual priorities and the context they live and work in.” —Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal–bestselling author of The Long Game and executive education faculty at Columbia Business School

“Marie-Hélène Pelletier provides a practical, inspiring, and engaging reflection on resilience. Pelletier anchors her perspectives in a deep understanding of psychological theory and research, and weaves engaging anecdotes from her personal and professional life that animate the core ideas. The Resilience Plan is a delight to read, a source of insight, and a valuable resource for addressing the challenges of work-life in the twenty-first century.” —Michael Leiter, coauthor of The Burnout Challenge

“Every CEO and leader knows that mental health is a growing challenge—and an opportunity—but how does one build resilience? In this regard, Marie-Hélène Pelletier’s The Resilience Plan couldn’t be more timely. She offers us a very human, empathetic, and pragmatic approach to resilience, one grounded in psychology and refined through her extensive real-world work experience. We can all see ourselves in this book, and that’s a good thing.” —Dean Connor, Corporate Director; retired President and CEO of Sun Life Financial