Date: 4 April 2024
We live in genuinely unprecedented times and are experiencing what Bennis and Nanus (1987) visualised when they described the VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous). Our constantly changing and uncertain world is causing a new level of pressure permeating all aspects of our lives. To thrive in this VUCA context, we must develop strategies to enhance our resilience and support well-being. Research has consistently shown that individuals with high levels of resilience have an enhanced ability to bounce back from adversity, enabling them to thrive in turbulent times (Wagnild & Young, 1993). To succeed in life and achieve career goals and personal aspirations, we must build and maintain resilience consistently.
During this podcast, we will explore a contemporary research-based model of resilience along with practical strategies that enable individuals to flourish in a VUCA world.
For this video podcast session, we will be asking Dr Lynda questions from our AMBA & BGA student & graduate members.
Dr Lynda Folan is a workplace psychologist and Managing Director at Inspired Development. She has over 35 years of experience working with businesses, coupled with a strong academic background in the psychology of organisations.
Lynda a highly successful track record of delivering cultural change in organisations across the globe. She has held executive roles at Tesco, Hard Rock Café, and Wyndham International. Lynda is also a Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Lynda is a Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She holds a Doctorate in Organisational Psychology from Murdoch University, a Masters in Organisational Psychology from the University of London, a Post Graduate Diploma in Consulting Psychology from Murdoch University, an Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology from the University of South Africa, and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Natal (South Africa).