In this episode of the Leading Owls podcast, we’re joined by Doerr Institute Coach Stephanie Taylor to explore the powerful skill of resilience. Stephanie breaks down what resilience truly is—and what it isn’t. She shares practical strategies for building resilience in your everyday life and explains how anyone can develop it, no matter where you’re starting.

But it’s not all sunshine and perseverance—Stephanie also dives into the lesser-known “dark side” of resilience and how pushing too hard can sometimes backfire.

If you’re looking to strengthen your mental toughness and navigate life’s challenges with more ease, this episode is for you!

The Leading Owls Podcast is hosted and produced by the Doerr Institute for New Leaders.
Edited by: Blake C. Hollaway

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