Why Resilience Training Fails (And What Your Team Actually Needs to Thrive)

Resilience. It's one of the most talked-about topics in leadership and personal development—but also one of the most misunderstood.

In this candid video, leadership expert Sharon Aneja unpacks why most corporate approaches to resilience miss the mark. With 50+ definitions floating around in positive psychology alone, it’s no wonder leaders and teams are left confused.

Is resilience about bouncing back? Bouncing forward? Grit? Perseverance?

Yes—and no.

Sharon explores why simply telling teams to "keep going" isn’t enough, and how misapplying resilience at work can actually do more harm than good. She introduces a more human—and more effective—approach that helps leaders build resilient teams who grow stronger through challenge.

If you’re a leader looking to support your people through change, uncertainty, or pressure, this is your starting point.