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Keynote SpeakerMarie-Helene Pelletier

Award-Winning PhD, MBA Leadership Psychologist, Author of The Resilience Plan, and Workplace Mental Health Expert

Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier is an award-winning workplace mental health expert, psychologist, executive coach and speaker. She’s one of only a handful of work psychologists holding both a PHD and MBA. Marie-Helene brings a signature mix of business and clinical expertise to the groups she works with. She translates psychology research... Read more

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AI's Transformative Influence on Work Performance and Resilience
Resilience And Change: Harnessing The Opportunity Of The Moment
From Overload to Overjoyed: Strategies for Smarter Leadership and Resilient Teams
From Idea to Impact: Psychological Safety and Resilience in Action
Resilience in a high-stakes, high-performance culture

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Biography

Marie-Helene brings a signature mix of business and clinical expertise to the groups she works with. She translates psychology research (about health, resiliency, and leadership) into strategies professionals, business leaders and their teams need to thrive.

Marie-Helene Pelletier provides expertise for boosting performance. She shares what psychologists know but other professionals and business people may not. She has a robust understanding of the intersection between business success and strong workplace mental health. She held executive leadership roles, including at a major Fortune 500 corporation.

She builds leadership and organizational resilience. Through her speaking engagements, Marie-Helene provides professionals and business leaders with concrete steps to prevent fatigue and burnout – and gain energy, even in tough times. She can help your leaders and their team members shift perspectives and regain and retain their passion.

Marie-Helene helps your organization manage change. She provides business leaders and their team members with the psychological tools needed to adapt to, and embrace, transformational change. She equips them to respond quickly, make good decisions, and maintain stamina for ongoing productivity.

Marie-Helene is a dynamic speaker, she combines style with substance. She has an engaging style, exhilarating energy, and a warm sense of humour. With this relatable approach, she brings the latest research and proven best practices to her talks, inspiring participants to take action and get results.

In her presentations, Dr. Pelletier draws from what clients call a “clear mastery of the subject matter.” She speaks with authority to engage and inspire participants with passion, knowledge, expertise, and joy. And she shares this expertise in many ways, from keynote speeches, to panel moderator roles, to more informal fireside chats.

Over the course of her career, she has participated on the boards of the Canadian Psychological Association and the International Association of Applied Psychology. She has also been an active member of the Global Clinical Practice Network of the World Health Organization, a role that she continues to this day.

She’s been featured in publications like Fast Company, Forbes and Thrive Global and her work has been published in academic journals such as Behaviour Research and Therapy, Journal of Anxiety Disorders, and Organizational Dynamics.

She has won numerous academic and industry awards, being described as a top industry leader with “credentials that make her uniquely suited to help guide the continued evolution of psychological health in the workplace”. Dr. Pelletier is a highly rated instructor at the University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Management, Executive Education and a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, an opt-in research community of business professionals. Her award-winning book, The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health, was named a “Top 5 Book to Read” by Inc. and Forbes.

"We had Dr. Pelletier present at one of our recent events and she delivered a truly customized, informative, engaging and inspiring talk. Not only did she share her knowledge in a way the audience could relate to, but she also provided supportive and helpful strategies that the audience could implement immediately. We received a lot of positive feedback from the audience and I am very pleased with how the event went." COO at PwC Canada and National Managing Partner, People & Partnership

"Every CEO and leader knows that mental health is a growing challenge—and an opportunity—but how does one build resilience? In this regard, Marie-Hélène Pelletier’s “The Resilience Plan” couldn’t be more timely. She offers us a very human, empathetic and pragmatic approach to resilience, one grounded in psychology and refined through her extensive real-world work experience. We can all see ourselves in this book, and that’s a good thing." Corporate Director, Retired President and CEO of Sun Life Financial on The Resilience Plan

“Thank you so much for joining us last week and sharing your expertise with our workforce! We’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback and your words are helping us spur discussion about the importance of investing deeply in wellness.” Senior Advisor to the Director, United States Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

"Dr. Pelletier recently shared her insights and expertise with our leaders, and greatly contributed to the quality of our conference. Her presentation was a great success, and it was a pleasure working with MH!" President & CEO at Canadian College of Health Leaders

"Dr. Pelletier is such a professional. She took time to know our audience and tailored her presentation to them. She came prepared and focused and delivered a terrific speech with genuine warmth and charm. It was a pleasure working with her and her team. We’re getting extremely positive feedback from our participants. We would love to have her back." President & CEO of Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness

"Working with Dr. Pelletier is always a very positive experience. She has a unique talent for transforming complex and daunting topics into approachable and understandable takeaways. Her ability to communicate effectively made our event a resounding success, sparking engaging discussions that will undoubtedly remain pertinent for years to come. I eagerly anticipate our next collaboration and wish her immense success on her book." Events Manager, Association of Canadian Financial Officers (ACFO-ACAF)

Popular Talks by Marie-Helene Pelletier

AI's Transformative Influence on Work Performance and Resilience
The increasing presence of artificial intelligence in our lives can leave many overwhelmed and exhausted between new technologies and the need to keep up. For some, this can lead to various levels of anxiety. In this presentation, Dr. Pelletier clarifies the potential psychological impacts of the changes we are currently...

The increasing presence of artificial intelligence in our lives can leave many overwhelmed and exhausted between new technologies and the need to keep up. For some, this can lead to various levels of anxiety.
In this presentation, Dr. Pelletier clarifies the potential psychological impacts of the changes we are currently experiencing and simplifies ways to mitigate the less desirable impacts and optimize the positive ones for you and your teams. With practical advice that is both research-based and experience-informed, she’ll help find your footing to take your next steps with agility.

– Understand how work life might be transformed in interdisciplinary ways by AI.
– Learn the impacts AI may have on psychological health and approaches to turn them to  your and your team’s advantage.
– Reconfigure your plan for psychological resilience and agility as it relates to AI.
Resilience And Change: Harnessing The Opportunity Of The Moment
In an era of transformational change, professionals and workplace culture are impacted in multiple ways. Some impacts are an acceleration of pre-existing trends, and some are new. But one thing is clear – many of these changes are far-reaching. In this presentation, Dr. Pelletier brings together her clinical work as...

In an era of transformational change, professionals and workplace culture are impacted in multiple ways. Some impacts are an acceleration of pre-existing trends, and some are new. But one thing is clear – many of these changes are far-reaching.
In this presentation, Dr. Pelletier brings together her clinical work as a practicing work psychologist with current research to challenge your assumptions and help your organization understand these changes at the individual, team and organizational levels.
More importantly, she highlights how organizations and individuals can manage these changes and turn them into an advantage. By approaching this moment in time with curiosity, agility and renewed energy and purpose, we can not only adapt to change, we can thrive.

– Understand the links between your mindset, resilience and mental health.
– Distinguish what factors contribute to mental agility and health, as well as to fatigue and burnout.
– Reconstruct your strategic plan for the power of resilience based on strategies that work.
From Overload to Overjoyed: Strategies for Smarter Leadership and Resilient Teams
Let’s be real: leading a team can feel like you’re juggling flaming swords — while riding a unicycle — on a tightrope. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to set yourself on fire to manage workload, foster growth, and shape a positive workplace culture. Leadership can be both...

Let’s be real: leading a team can feel like you’re juggling flaming swords — while riding a unicycle — on a tightrope. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to set yourself on fire to manage workload, foster growth, and shape a positive workplace culture. Leadership can be both effective and enjoyable.
This is designed for leaders who want to level up their game and their teams. You’ll walk away with fresh strategies to help your team tackle workload challenges without burning out, create growth opportunities that actually stick, and build an organizational culture that people don’t just tolerate— but love being part of. It’s all about leading by example and getting the best out of your people without losing your mind in the process.

What you’ll get:
– Workload strategy: Practical tips to distribute the load fairly and prevent burnout.
– Growth mindset actions: How to support your team’s development in ways that align with your organization’s big goals — and keep them excited about it.
– Culture crafting: Proven ways to foster a work environment where inclusivity, collaboration, and well-being are more than just buzzwords — they’re a way of life.

If you’re ready to lead your team to new heights (without breaking a sweat), this session is for you!
From Idea to Impact: Psychological Safety and Resilience in Action
Diverse teams have the potential to bring a breadth of perspectives and innovative ideas but this potential will not be met without consideration to a key moderating factor. While every team is different, the highest functioning teams consistently leverage psychological safety. In this keynote, workplace mental health expert, psychologist and experienced...

Diverse teams have the potential to bring a breadth of perspectives and innovative ideas but this potential will not be met without consideration to a key moderating factor. While every team is different, the highest functioning teams consistently leverage psychological safety.
In this keynote, workplace mental health expert, psychologist and experienced leader Dr. Pelletier brings together her weekly work as a practicing work psychologist with current research in psychological safety in the workplace to clarify what we know makes a difference in teams and organizations. She highlights how psychological safety connects with mental health strategy and overall business strategy, and the impacts of psychological safety on adaptation to change, action-orientation and other benefits that may surprise you.

– Understand what psychological safety is.
– Distinguish the benefits.
– Learn the actions you can implement now.
Resilience in a high-stakes, high-performance culture
Given your high-pressure role in a culture of always adding more, it is not surprising that fatigue and burnout represent prevalent occupational and mental health challenges. Informed by her psychology, business, and workplace mental health practice, Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier shares both the contextual aspects and the organizational, team and individual...

Given your high-pressure role in a culture of always adding more, it is not surprising that fatigue and burnout represent prevalent occupational and mental health challenges. Informed by her psychology, business, and workplace mental health practice, Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier shares both the contextual aspects and the organizational, team and individual opportunities you need to see, so you can set meaningful goals that align with your values and protect performance and health.

Learning objectives:
– Distinguish what factors belong to the context and to you, and how these interact.
– Understand how your professional beliefs are impacting the risk for burnout.
– Reconstruct your plan for prevention and maintenance of health.
The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health
In this keynote, which complements her award-winning book “The Resilience Plan” Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier combines her vast expertise in leadership psychology, workplace mental health, and business to spotlight the art of crafting resilience strategically. This session isn’t just about recovering; it’s about reinventing oneself with style, insight, and a plan....

In this keynote, which complements her award-winning book “The Resilience Plan” Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier combines her vast expertise in leadership psychology, workplace mental health, and business to spotlight the art of crafting resilience strategically. This session isn’t just about recovering; it’s about reinventing oneself with style, insight, and a plan.
Dr. Pelletier debunks common myths that often hinder personal and professional growth. She introduces an innovative visual model that vividly illustrates the concept of strategic resilience, highlighting the interplay between various life spheres. This model isn’t just informative — it’s a game-changer, providing a clear roadmap to resilience.

Key takeaways include:
– Embracing Proactive Resilience: Dive deep into what it means to approach resilience as an ongoing, strategic endeavor rather than a reactive response.
– Crafting Your Resilience Blueprint: Discover the essential elements for developing a custom resilience plan that resonates with your unique circumstances.
– Harnessing Your Context: Uncover the critical role context plays in your resilience journey and learn how to navigate the interconnectedness of your personal and professional worlds to maximize your resilience.