How to Build Resilience at Work: Leadership, Change & Thriving in Uncertain Times

How do you stay resilient when change feels constant?

In this episode, I'm joined by learning and development specialistRussell Harveyto explore what resilience really means, why it's becoming one of the most important skills we can develop, and how it can help us navigate uncertainty both at work and in life.

After a career spanning more than 20 years in leadership and organisational development,  including six redundancies, Russell has experienced more change than most. Rather than seeing resilience as simply "bouncing back," he describes it as learning, adapting and moving forward stronger than before.

We explore the realities of today's workplace, from rapid change and uncertainty to the pressure many leaders and teams are feeling, and discuss practical ways to build resilience without simply adding another task to an already full to-do list.

In this episode, we discuss:

✅ What resilience really looks like in today's workplace

✅ Why uncertainty isn't going away and how to respond to it

✅ The VUCA framework and how leaders can navigate change more effectively

✅ Practical strategies to move from surviving to thriving

✅ The importance of purpose, confidence and adaptability

✅ Why your strengths give you energy (and why that's important)

✅ How leadership behaviours shape culture and performance

Russell also shares his simple reflection framework to help you pause, learn from difficult situations, and focus your attention on the things you can actually influence.

Whether you're leading a team, navigating a career transition, or simply trying to stay grounded in an increasingly unpredictable world, this conversation is full of practical ideas to help you build resilience and future-proof your career.

To connect with Russell:

Website & resources: theresiliencecoach.co.uk

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

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Your host, Emma Graham, Career Coach and ex-recruiter, is here to help you with:

💡 Gain clarity on what’s important to you

💡 Confidently communicate your value

💡 Build a personal brand and a strong network

💡 Take a strategic approach to your next move

💡 Navigate the job market effectively

💡 Build career confidence with a repeatable success blueprint

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