How to Build Real Resilience Under Pressure | Russell Harvey

You can look strong on the outside and still be running on survival underneath.Russell Harvey joins The ThriveWell Journey for a grounded conversation about real resilience, leadership under pressure, and what it means to keep moving through change without losing yourself in the process.L. Michael Burt and Russell talk through the difference between surviving, coping, and thriving, and why resilience is not just about bouncing back after a hard season. Real resilience is about learning from what happened, getting back up differently, and building the awareness, support, purpose, and energy to move forward with more clarity.This conversation also gets into the pressure leaders and entrepreneurs are carrying right now, especially with uncertainty, AI, constant change, business demands, and the private weight of trying to stay strong for everyone else.Russell shares how the Resilience Wheel helps people look at purpose, confidence, adaptability, support, meaning, and energy in a practical way. He also explains why thriving does not mean everything is perfect. Sometimes thriving means there is a lot going on, and you can still honestly say, “I’m good.”This episode is for leaders, entrepreneurs, builders, and high performers who are tired of calling survival resilience and are ready to build something deeper, steadier, and more honest.Key TopicsUnderstanding VUCA and its impact on individuals and organizationsThe difference between surviving, coping, and thrivingBuilding internal resilience through reflection and purposeThe role of vulnerability and emotional intelligence in leadershipUsing strengths-based approaches to foster team resilienceThe importance of purpose and healthy emotional driversStrategies for leaders to support their teams' resilienceThe impact of interconnectedness and AI on resilienceChapters00:00 The Landscape of Resilience02:58 Understanding VUCA and Its Impact06:14 Situational Awareness and Resilience09:04 Springing Forward: The True Meaning of Resilience11:49 The Role of Reflection in Building Resilience14:54 Personal Experiences and the Journey of Resilience17:57 The Resilience Wheel: A Framework for Growth20:59 Redundancy and Identity: Navigating Job Loss27:28 Emotional Intelligence and Resilience29:39 Building Resilient Teams32:56 Leadership and Vulnerability38:42 Understanding Pressure and Resilience42:01 AI and Human Resilience45:38 Nurturing Resilience in Uncertain Times51:40 Purpose and Healthy Emotional DriversConnect w/ Russell HarveyResilience Wheel - https://www.theresiliencecoach.co.uk/Strengthscope - https://strengthscope.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7I3drJnBFZvvxHZDPPHM5Q/videos