Progressive Resilience: Why Bouncing Back Isn’t Enough for Modern Leaders

Dr. Ute redefines resilience, moving beyond the idea of simply 'bouncing back' to introduce progressive resilience-a dynamic skill that helps leaders and teams adapt, learn, and grow from continuous change. Drawing on her work with CEOs and high-performing professionals, she combines evidence-based techniques from ACT and mindfulness to offer practical strategies for thriving in uncertainty. With her pragmatic, no-nonsense approach, Dr. Ute empowers leaders to build resilience that’s not just about survival but about thriving in the face of future challenges.

About Dr Ute Liersch

Dr Ute Liersch, podcast guest

Chartered and Accredited Counselling and Coaching Psychologist

10+ years Clinical, academic & speaking experience2× Chartered Counselling & coaching psychologistPublished author A Minimalist's Guide to Becoming ResilientLecturer University of London

Dr. Ute Liersch, BSc, MA, DPsych, CPsychol, FHEA (HCPC), is a Chartered Counselling and Coaching Psychologist with over a decade of experience across clinical practice, academia, and public speaking. Known for her work in leading private clinics and as a lecturer at the University of London, she specialises in anxiety, trauma, emotional intelligence, and leadership psychology—delivering a pragmatic, evidence-based approach to personal and professional growth.

Whether working with individuals, teams, or fellow clinicians, Dr. Ute blends modalities like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and EMDR with direct, no-nonsense communication. Her work is rooted in sincerity and integrity, unified by a clear through-line: helping people live, lead, and relate with greater depth and agency.

She is the author of A Minimalist’s Guide to Becoming Resilient, a grounded and thought-provoking take on what it truly means to build inner strength in a complex world. In both her writing and speaking, Dr. Ute challenges conventional narratives around stress, emotion, and success—deconstructing psychological and societal constructs through a lens that is both philosophical and accessible. As one producer put it: “You helped me see a thread I hadn’t seen before.”

Beyond interviews, she delivers live workshops and talks for audiences ranging from corporate leaders to therapeutic professionals. These sessions explore themes such as resilience, emotional transparency, neurodiversity, and progressive leadership—offering interactive, real-time engagement.

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