Stay On Course Podcast - Episode Show Notes
Flex Your Resilience Muscle: The Three Pillars of Leading Through Change
Guest: Sheena Eizmendiz, CEO & Founder of The WellBiz
Host: Julie Riga
About This Episode
Julie sits down with Sheena Eizmendiz, a resilience champion and CEO of The WellBiz, a boutique consulting firm driving organizational development and cultural transformation. Sheena is a bestselling author and keynote speaker who blends positive psychology with strategic leadership to help people and organizations emerge stronger through change.
They explore how resilience is like a muscle that gets stronger with practice, the critical difference between reacting and responding, and why leaders need a "resilient circle" to navigate today's high-pressure environments.
In This Episode, We Talk About:
- The three pillars of resilience: self-awareness, adaptability, and connection
- Why the pause between stimulus and response is where your power lies
- How to build your "resilient circle" of 2-3 trusted supporters
- The "Send It Tomorrow" technique for handling conflict when emotions are high
- Why burnout is at its highest point—even higher than during the pandemic
- How leaders who lack emotional regulation trigger stress throughout their teams
- Why flexibility is intelligence in times of rapid change
- Practical strategies to strengthen your resilience muscle intentionally
Why This Matters
If you've ever felt burned out, isolated, or reactive under pressure, this episode offers practical strategies to build sustainable resilience. Sheena proves that leaders are made, not born—and resilience is a skill you can develop through awareness, adaptability, and connection.
Who Should Listen
- Leaders feeling overwhelmed by today's high-pressure environments
- Executives who feel isolated at the top
- Anyone struggling to manage stress and avoid burnout
- Managers who want to lead by example and create healthier team cultures
Guest Background
Sheena Eizmendiz is the CEO and founder of The WellBiz, specializing in helping leaders and organizations build resilience through intentional practices. Her approach combines positive psychology with strategic leadership development, creating sustainable pathways for individuals and teams to thrive through disruption and change.
Fun Fact: Sheena's favorite food is pizza—"comfort and easy, and you just can't go wrong."
Connect with Sheena Eizmendiz
Resilience is a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it becomes. Start with self-awareness, lean into discomfort, and build your circle of support.
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I'm Julie Riga—a leadership coach, speaker, certified trainer, author, voice actor, and proud host of the Stay On Course podcast. With over 20 years of experience in the pharma, biotech, and life sciences industries, I specialize in empowering high-achieving professionals to lead with clarity, purpose, and resilience.
