Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe: Spring Symposium Learning Circle Speaker
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
Everyday Resiliency & Optimal Well-Being Learning Circle with Dr. Robyne
In today’s demanding world of service professions, mastering stress and building resiliency is not just an advantage—it’s essential. Join renowned expert Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe for a Learning Circle designed specifically for individuals and teams in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. This session empowers those who dedicate their lives to serving others to prioritize their own well-being while achieving professional excellence.
This Learning Circle will introduce Everyday Resiliency, a globally recognized model based on five core pillars, and Dr. Robyne’s cutting-edge framework for ‘optimal well-being’, known as Stress Wisely. With relatable insights, actionable strategies, and science-backed tools, participants will gain practical skills to foster sustainable wellness practices and excel in their personal and professional lives.
Dr Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is a multi-award-winning resiliency scholar and author. Dr. Robyne turns cutting-edge research into practical strategies, empowering audiences to transform stress into wellness and resiliency into action. Learn more about Dr. Robyne here: https://drrobyne.ca/
Jo Phillips: Spring Symposium Afternoon Keynote Speaker
Jo Phillips
Building Resilience
Join Youth Resilience Coach Jo Phillips for an interactive and hands-on keynote designed to help you build real-life resilience, not just theory. This session isn’t a lecture—it's a chance to dive into practical exercises and strategies that will equip you with the tools to take immediate action and grow stronger, both as individuals and as a community.
In this keynote, attendees will: ● Set clear, actionable goals that will push you forward, one step at a time. ● Learn how to break goals into smaller, weekly actions that fit into your life. ● Explore how small shifts in behavior can lead to big changes and help you overcome obstacles. ● Develop active listening skills and ask powerful questions to challenge your own boundaries. ● Create strategies to stay on track, even when challenges arise. ● Understand the importance of celebrating progress—no matter how small—to build momentum and keep moving forward.
Presentation Highlights: Jo Phillips will lead you through dynamic exercises to build resilience, using the analogy of blowing up a balloon—slow, steady, and purposeful action that builds strength over time. You’ll leave with practical steps to immediately apply to your own goals and challenges. This session is designed for you to walk away with the knowledge and confidence to take action right away, without needing to wait for the next big opportunity. Instead of listening to a lecture, you’ll engage, reflect, and put into practice the tools to help you grow. It's about real change, right now.
Jo Phillips, known online as JoOutLoud, is a professional speaker and youth resilience coach based in Alberta, Canada. With a background in psychology and extensive experience in social media, Jo has dedicated her career to empowering youth and fostering meaningful conversations between young people and the adults in their lives.
Jo holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Calgary and is a certified Youth Resilience Coach through the Youth Coaching Institute. She is passionate about creating supportive spaces for kids and teens, fostering stronger relationships, and providing adults with the tools to focus on the needs of young people. Learn more about Jo here: jooutloud.com
