
Taryn Marie Stejskal
Transform workplace resilience with Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal, speaker and resilience leadership expert. Taryn Marie equips organizations to thrive through change and challenges, delivering her acclaimed Five Practices framework as a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and Top 30 Global Leadership Thinker.

Philadelphia, United States
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Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal is a globally recognized expert on resilience, dedicated to empowering individuals, teams, and organizations to thrive and achieve success. With over twenty years of research, she has developed the highly acclaimed Five Practices of Highly Resilient People framework, which she shares through speaking engagements and as the Founder and Chief Resilience Officer of the Resilience Leadership Institute.
Dr. Taryn Marie is the foremost international authority on resilience and mental well-being. She has delivered impactful presentations to diverse audiences, ranging from large conferences to intimate executive gatherings, inspiring them to navigate challenges and embrace change effectively. LA Progressive magazine acknowledged her expertise and insights, recognizing her as the go-to person and secret weapon for organizations seeking a competitive edge in the market.
As a Wall Street Journal best-selling author of the book The Five Practices of Highly Resilient People: Why Some Flourish When Others Fold, Dr. Taryn Marie has received standing ovations for her talks on various topics such as change, leadership, confidence, innovation, and resilience. Major media outlets have featured her work, and her TEDx talk has garnered over 1 million views.
Dr. Taryn Marie holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Maryland. She has also completed fellowships in neuropsychology at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. In addition to her work in resilience, she hosts the highly acclaimed podcast Flourish or Fold: Stories of Resilience and serves as an ambassador for The African Community and Conservation Foundation.
With her expertise in resilience and leadership development, Dr. Taryn Marie has held leadership positions at Nike and Cigna. Global Gurus have recognized her as a Top 30 Thinker in Leadership and a Marshall Goldsmith Top 100 Global Executive Coach. Moreover, she is a sought-after advisor and board member for organizations focused on resilience, engagement, and talent strategy.
In her speeches, Dr. Taryn Marie covers various topics related to resilience, well-being, and personal growth. She emphasizes the significance of empathy and authenticity and dispels common misconceptions about resilience. Her ultimate goal is to positively impact the lives of 1 billion people through the practice of resilience.
Dr. Taryn Marie also serves as the Chief Product Officer and Chief Happiness Officer for Wicked Happy, a global apparel brand that promotes positivity and possibility. She is a proud mother of two sons who continually teach her valuable lessons about resilience.
Book Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal to empower your audience with proven strategies for resilience and well-being, delivered by a globally recognized expert whose engaging talks inspire real change. Give your organization the competitive edge by inviting the authority trusted by top brands and featured in major media—secure your date today.
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