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Resilience Without the Rebound | Leadership Mindset Shift

Russell Harvey · August 12, 2026

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Resilience Without the Rebound | Leadership Mindset Shift — Russell Harvey

Podcast: Leadership From The Heart | Transformational Leadership Insights

August 12, 2026 · 36 min

Most leaders are trapped in a "bounce back" cycle—recovering, resetting, repeating. But real resilience isn't about bouncing back to where you were. It's about moving forward as a leader. In this episode, Romie unpacks how nervous system awareness and authentic leadership mindset shift transform resilience from a survival skill into a transformational growth practice.

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Key topicsProfessional Development & CoachingWith 10,000+ hours of experience, Russell champions coaching as a powerful tool for leadership growth. He demystifies the process, showing how coaching boosts confidence, clarity, and results, and how leaders can embed coaching into everyday team development. Why Employers Can’t Be Your Career Strategy AnymoreCareer ladders are gone, and AI and restructures are rewriting roles faster than HR can adapt. Russell Harvey, known as _The Resilience Coach_, argues that relying on employers for growth is a dead end. With two decades in leadership and coaching, he shows why modern professionals must treat their careers like living systems-constantly learning, experimenting, and adapting. His practical approach to resilience turns uncertainty into an advantage, helping people design careers built on curiosity, confidence, and personal ownership rather than corporate promises. Why Leaders Misread VUCA as a Threat Instead of an AdvantageMost executives see volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity as forces to fear, when in reality they’re the conditions where resilient leaders can thrive. Russell shows how reframing VUCA as an opportunity sparks innovation, sharpens decision-making, and builds teams that adapt rather than fracture under pressure. With 18 years immersed in resilience and change leadership, and experience across organisations from the NHS to global corporates, Russell brings both practical tools and lived insight to help leaders turn turbulence into traction. View all topics →

About Russell Harvey

Leadership, Resilience, and Growth Coach

100,000+ People positively affected6,000+ Executive coaching hours£12M+ ROI delivered by RWE npower leadership programme20+ years Learning, leadership and organisational development

Russell Harvey is The Resilience Coach - an executive coach, leadership facilitator and keynote speaker with over 20 years in Learning, Leadership and Organisational Development, and 18 years specialising in resilience and leading in a persistently changing (VUCA) world.

Until August 2025 his Purpose was "to positively affect 100 000 people by the year 2025." This has now been achieved!

His updated purpose is to "Champion organisations to be a force for good" - achieved by equipping every leader and team he works with to spring forward with learning, not just survive disruption, but navigate it well. The measure of that? When someone asks "how are you?" the answer - honestly - is "there's a lot going on, and I'm good."

With over 6,000 hours of executive coaching to board level, he has worked with organisations including AB World Foods, Kerry Group, Novartis AG, the NHS and Cooplands Bakery.

Russell's style is direct, empathetic and practical - he challenges leaders to think differently about what's possible, and equips them with the clarity, confidence and tools to lead themselves and others well, however uncertain the terrain.

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About this episode

In this episode of Leadership From The Heart, Romie sits down with leadership coach and resilience expertRussell Harveyto challenge one of the biggest misconceptions in leadership today.

With over 20 years of experience and more than 6,000 hours coaching executives and board-level leaders, Russell shares why resilient leadership isn't about pushing harder—it's about learning, adapting, and leading with greater awareness.

Together, they explore how resilience shapes executive presence, organizational culture, emotional intelligence, and our ability to navigate uncertainty without losing ourselves.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by change, struggled to lead through pressure, or wondered how great leaders remain grounded during chaos, this conversation is for you.

In This Episode:Why resilience is about moving forward—not bouncing backThe difference between endurance and true resilienceHow self-awareness creates stronger leadersWhy pressure reveals who we already areThe relationship between resilience and executive presenceBuilding resilient teams instead of simply managing changeWhy curiosity is one of the most overlooked leadership skillsEmotional resilience vs. mental resilienceCreating organizations that are well—not simply offering wellness programsThe role leaders play in building resilient culturesMemorable Quote"Resilience isn't about bouncing back. It's about springing forward with learning."

— Russell Harvey

About Russell HarveyRussell Harvey, known as The Resilience Coach, has spent more than two decades helping organizations develop resilient leaders, healthier cultures, and stronger teams.

Through executive coaching, leadership development, and organizational consulting, Russell helps leaders navigate uncertainty while creating workplaces that become a force for good.

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https://www.theresiliencecoach.co.uk

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