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Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Educational Behaviorist; Globally Recognized Speaker and Scholar

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  • Everyday Resiliency: How to Master Working and Living Well
  • Stress Wisely: The Essential Tools for Living and Working Well
  • Hope is the Strategy: Actioning Hope for Resilient Organizations
  • How Organizations Can Be Truly Well

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  • 2026 I Hope So: How to Choose Hope Even When It's Hard
  • 2023 Stress Wisely: How to Be Well in an Unwell World
  • 2021 Calm Within the Storm: A Pathway to Everyday Resiliency

An educational behaviorist (one of very few in the world) and a globally recognized speaker and scholar, Dr Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is also your friendly neighborhood scientist who makes life make sense! With a treasure trove of awards and a worldwide following, she's on a mission to empower audiences everywhere with practical strategies for fostering resiliency and making stress your ally, not your enemy.

Dr Robyne embodies her teachings by seamlessly blending real-world realities, rigorous research, and profound wisdom with her own personal journey. A mother of three teenagers, a high school dropout turned respected professor, author, entrepreneur and survivor of a life-altering accident, her life story exemplifies her unwavering dedication of spreading resilience. Dr Robyne proves that it is not just a theory, but a transformative skill set.

Known for her engaging delivery, Dr Robyne crafts experiences that integrate scientific research with inspirational narratives into actionable insights across diverse platforms. Her approachability and relatability shine through, inspiring individuals and organizations to face challenges with confidence.

Fueled by historical fiction, coffee, and an unwavering belief that better days are always ahead, Dr Robyne is here to show us that resiliency isn't just a concept— it's a skill set that transforms your work and life.


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