What does it really mean to be resilient at work—and why do so many high performers find themselves burning out?

In this episode of The Workplace Therapy Podcast by Unity and Company, Scott Arrieta sits down with Dr. Marie-Hélène (MH) Pelletier, psychologist, business strategist, and author of The Resilience Plan. Drawing from her rare combination of a PhD in psychology and an MBA, MH shares a practical, strategic approach to resilience—one that moves beyond “self-care tips” and empowers leaders to build sustainable performance cultures.

You’ll learn:

• Why resilience is not an innate trait but a skill to be built and maintained.

• How to apply business strategy tools like SWOT analysis to your own well-being.

• Practical ways leaders can model resilience and create healthier team cultures.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on empty or want to equip your team to thrive without burning out, this conversation is for you.

What if the best solutions in your organization are already happening—but you’re too focused on fixing problems to notice them?

In this episode of The Workplace Therapy Podcast by Unity & Company, host Scott Arrieta sits down with Dr. Ur Barzel, Vanderbilt faculty member and change management expert, to explore the practice of bright spot thinking. Together, they uncover how small, overlooked wins can be amplified into systemic change.

Through stories ranging from hospital safety to city planning to an unexpected moment at a hockey game, Scott and Ur reveal how curiosity, psychological safety, and non-traditional leadership create the conditions for people to thrive. You’ll also hear how to use the “miracle question” to uncover hidden wisdom in your team, and why courage and humility matter more than positional authority.

If you’re a leader looking for practical, human-centered ways to build resilience and unlock your culture, this conversation offers powerful tools and inspiring examples you can apply right away.

What if burnout isn’t the end of the road, but the beginning of a new one?

In this episode of The Workplace Therapy Podcast by Unity & Company, host Scott Arrieta sits down with Hayley Hatfield—career coach, culture strategist, and founder of HayleyHatfield.com—to explore the messy but transformative moment so many women leaders face: the career crossroads.

Drawing on her own journey through corporate burnout and reinvention, Hayley shares why burnout can actually be a breakthrough moment, and how women can use it to clarify values, reclaim agency, and step into leadership that is both strategic and soulful. Together, Scott and Hayley unpack the cultural and generational shifts shaping today’s workplace, from the growing demand for empathetic leadership to the silent scripts that keep women stuck in roles that no longer serve them.

Whether you’re questioning if you should stay, pivot, or build something entirely new, this conversation is a reminder that leadership doesn’t have to mean self-sacrifice—it can mean alignment, authenticity, and a new way forward.