Resilience part 2 - The Final Three Pillars: Health, Tenacity & Collaboration

Podcast Title: Resilience: What Is It & How Do I Get It?
Episode Title: Part 2 – The Final Three Pillars: Health, Tenacity & Collaboration

Episode Summary

In this second instalment of our deep dive into resilience, we turn our attention to the final three pillars of the six-pillar framework: Health, Tenacity, and Collaboration. We pick up where we left off—after exploring Vision, Composure, and Reasoning—and discuss how a holistic approach to well-being, a determined spirit, and a strong support network can all contribute to personal and professional resilience. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a complete picture of how the six pillars work together to help you not just survive challenges but also thrive through them.

Recap of Part 1

• Vision, Composure, Reasoning: The first three pillars we covered and how they lay the groundwork for a resilient mindset.

Key Discussion Points

1. Pillar 4: Health
   

• Physical Well-Being: Why proper sleep, nutrition, and exercise are essential for maintaining resilience.
• Mental Health & Emotional Wellness: Recognizing signs of stress, anxiety, or burnout and taking proactive steps to address them.
• Holistic Approach: How balancing both mind and body fortifies your overall resilience.

Pillar 5: Tenacity

• Persistence & Grit: Understanding why staying the course, even in the face of setbacks, is crucial for long-term success.
• Overcoming Obstacles: Strategies for reframing failures as learning opportunities rather than endpoints.
• Staying Motivated: Practical tips for reigniting motivation when your energy or enthusiasm dips.

Pillar 6: Collaboration

• The Power of Relationships: How leaning on others—and being there for them—enhances resilience.
• Building Support Networks: Identifying and nurturing communities, mentors, and friends who can help you navigate tough times.
• Teamwork & Mutual Growth: Ways to work together effectively in both personal and professional settings to foster collective resilience.

How the Pillars Work Together

• Linking Health, Tenacity, and Collaboration back to Vision, Composure, and Reasoning for a complete framework.
• Real-world examples of how developing these final three pillars can accelerate growth and provide stability during challenges.

Practical Takeaways

• Health Check: Consider one small step you can take this week—like a short daily walk or a consistent bedtime—to support physical and mental well-being.
• Tenacity Action Plan: Pick a current goal and list 2–3 ways you can persist when obstacles inevitably arise (e.g., daily affirmations, sharing progress with an accountability partner).
• Collaboration Corner: Identify at least one person or group you can reach out to for support, feedback, or shared learning.

Listener Challenge

• Reflect on Your Personal “Resilience Toolkit”: Now that we’ve covered all six pillars, which do you feel are your strengths, and which require more attention?
• Plan a Next Step: Commit to one tangible action that supports a weaker pillar in your life.

Resources & Links

• Recommended Reading:
  • Grit by Angela Duckworth
  • Option B by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant
• Mental & Physical Health Apps: MyFitnessPal, Headspace, Talkspace
• Connect with Us:
  • Love, Work & Other Disasters Website
  • Follow us on Instagram

Thank you for tuning in to Part 2 of our Resilience series!
If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, be sure to check it out to get the full picture of all six pillars. We’d love to hear how you’re applying these insights in your own life—tag us on social media or leave a comment on our website. If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from a boost in resilience.

 

About the Hosts

Maya Hanley & Fatou Barry are both certified coaches who focus on career, self-empowerment, love, life & leadership.

Together, they’re bringing their unique perspectives to tackle work & life’s curveballs with humour, vulnerability, and the kind of realness that only best friends can deliver.

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