Stop Telling People To Be More Resilient

29 Apr 2026
The Knowledge Exchange Theatre
The Knowledge Exchange Theatre , Women in Industry Network
We’ve overused resilience to the point it’s unhelpful, even harmful. This keynote challenges the default response: “be more resilient.” Instead, we need a dual approach — fix the workplace and let people be more human. By redesigning systems and expectations, we reduce unnecessary pressure, and by giving people permission to release stress rather than hold it in, we help them truly thrive. Learn how to build resilience through release, create environments where people flourish, and shift from surviving pressure to designing workplaces that actually work.
Speakers
Becky Ray
Becky Ray, CEO - Culture Kick