So you want to be a leader... Really? By Defy Expectations
Jun 23, 2026 · 21 min · 10 segments
What if resilience isn’t about pushing through, but about how quickly we can return to balance under pressure? In this solo episode, Helen shares insights from her recent research into…
Helen HonisettHost
I'm Helen Hornisett and I'm here to navigate the highs and lows of leadership today.

Looking at the completely and utterly ridiculous and the wonderfully sublime and everything that is in the middle.

So today's going to be a slightly different and interesting conversation where I'm going to be talking about some of the work we've recently done about resilience, what it is, how we build it, and what we can do to help build resilient leaders in high-pressure workplaces.

To find out more information about me, please visit defyexpectations.co.uk or connect with me on LinkedIn.
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