Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

Resiliency · Keynote speaker · Author · Educator

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Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

Resiliency · Keynote speaker · Author · Educator

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Why Book

Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, Ed.D., is a resiliency and wellness scholar and speaker and the award-winning author of Calm Within the Storm: A Pathway to Everyday Resiliency and Stress Wisely: How To Be Well in An Unwell World.
With over 18 years of university teaching and research experience, Dr. Robyne offers us accessible and practical strategies grounded in global research that help foster and cultivate resiliency and wellness within ourselves and others.

Biography

An educational behaviorist (one of very few in the world) and a globally recognized speaker and scholar, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is also your friendly neighborhood scientist who makes life make sense! With a treasure trove of awards and a worldwide following, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is on a mission to empower leaders and teams everywhere with practical strategies for fostering resiliency and making stress your ally, not your enemy.

Dr Robyne embodies her teachings by seamlessly blending real-world realities, rigorous research, and profound wisdom with her own personal journey. A mother of three teenagers, a high school dropout turned respected professor, author, entrepreneur and survivor of a life-altering accident, her life story exemplifies her unwavering dedication of spreading resilience. Dr Robyne proves that it is not just a theory, but a transformative skill set.

Known for her engaging delivery, Dr Robyne crafts experiences that integrate scientific research with inspirational narratives into actionable insights across diverse platforms. Her approachability and relatability shine through, inspiring individuals and organizations to face challenges with confidence.

Fueled by historical fiction, coffee, and an unwavering belief that better days are always ahead, Dr Robyne is here to show us that resiliency isn’t just a concept— it’s a skill set that transforms your work and life.

Programs

Everyday Resiliency: How to Master Working and Living Well

In a world of rapid change and constant challenges, resilience is vital. Join Dr Robyne for a transformative exploration of the five pillars of everyday resilience. This session will equip you with practical tools and strategies to boost both your professional and personal well-being and effectiveness.

Learn how to leverage resilience as your greatest asset in navigating today’s dynamic environment. Attendees gain actionable insights that empower them to face challenges with renewed confidence and fully realize their potential to thrive in their work.

Key Ideas and Takeaways:

Recognize, address and optimize everyday stress
Acquire critical insights for why ‘knowing’ better, doesn’t equal ‘doing’ better
Discover what helps and hinders resilient practices
Learn how to activate the five pillars of everyday resiliency

Stress Wisely: The Essential Tools for Living and Working Well

The Stress Wisely approach is a kind-hearted reckoning against everything we have learned about stress delivered as a knockout punch.

Dr Robyne, with her signature honesty, humour, relatability and gift of translating scientific research, invites you to lean into the parts of you that intuitively knows there must be a better way to achieve greatness in both livelihood and lifestyle. Using the eight realms of wellness, Dr Robyne presents deep, yet clear and concise, insights and strategies that are instantly actionable.

Learn to harness stress as an ally, not an adversary, and elevate your capacity for peak performance and resilience. It’s time to stress wisely and live well. Audience members learn to transform their relationship with stress, gaining actionable strategies to harness it as a powerful ally for achieving peak performance and enhanced resilience.

The Hope Forward Advantage: A Framework for Stability, Agility, and Possibility

In this keynote, Dr. Robyne introduces a practical, research-driven framework for moving through disruption with clarity, courage, and confidence. With more than twenty years of research in psychology, education, and human development, Dr. Robyne equips audiences with evidence-
based strategies they can apply immediately with:

Resiliency as the foundation: steady ground in uncertain times
Stress as the fuel: energy for clarity, focus, and growth when harnessed wisely
Hope as the navigation: the compass for bold direction and meaningful possibility
This is not hype or empty motivation, it is the science and practice of showing up well.

Books

Stress Wisely: How to Be Well in an Unwell World

I Hope So: How to Choose Hope Even When It’s Hard

Topics

Business Speakers, Personal Development, Strategic Planning, Stress Management, Health & Wellness, Life Balance Speakers, Virtual Keynote Speakers, Mental Health, Resilience,

Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Reviews

“Dr Robyne was AMAZING.

Her presentation not only made me cry, but many others in the room. She shared insights that were very relatable to everyone’s daily life. The hour flew by!”

— Cameco

“Dr Robyne was a huge hit! Her ability to shape her presentation to fit the audience was amazing and she had people laughing, crying and reflecting on things they are faced with, in their everyday lives. I had feedback that described her presentation as “moving”, “inspirational”, “thought-provoking” and people shared that they felt her ideas were refreshing and gave them something to try immediately.”

— GTACC

“I had the opportunity to speak with our attendees and the feedback was extremely positive. Her keynote truly struck a chord with the group, and it felt like there were numerous valuable insights that everyone walked away with.”

— CIBC

“We were thrilled to have Dr Robyne Hanley-Dafoe present at ACE! The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Many attendees commented on the poignance and practicality of Dr Hanley-Dafoe’s presentation.”

— Coquitlam Continuing Education

“It’s now been a week since the event, and there is still a buzz across our offices. We had over 700 people attend, either on their own or at an in-office viewing. Many more are now catching up with the recording. The conversation continues and references to various aspects of your talk are common in a wide range of meetings. I’ve had more than a few say – she was just what I needed right now.”

— Colliers

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe?

Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is a resilience researcher, educational consultant, and keynote speaker known for her expertise in stress management, adversity science, and sustainable wellbeing. She holds a PhD in educational psychology and is widely recognized for translating resilience research into practical, real-world strategies for individuals and organizations.

2. What does Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe speak about?

She speaks on resilience, burnout prevention, stress management, mental wellbeing, leadership under pressure, change navigation, and thriving through adversity. Her keynotes often focus on building “everyday resilience” and helping people perform well without sacrificing wellbeing.

3. What audiences is Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe best suited for?

She is best suited for corporate organizations, healthcare systems, education and school districts, government agencies, HR and leadership teams, and conferences focused on wellbeing, culture, and performance. She also resonates strongly with educators and frontline professionals dealing with high stress environments.

4. What makes Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe different from other motivational speakers?

She combines academic research with highly relatable storytelling and practical tools that audiences can immediately apply. Rather than abstract motivation, she focuses on evidence-based resilience strategies, helping people build sustainable habits for managing stress, change, and uncertainty in both work and life.

5. How do I book Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe for an event?

To check availability or request a keynote, contact Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau at 973-313-9800, email info@eaglestalent.com, or submit a booking inquiry through her official speaker profile page.

6. What are Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe’s speaking fees?

Her speaking fee varies depending on event format, location, audience size, and customization needs. For the most accurate and current pricing, it is best to contact Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau directly.

7. Can Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe customize the keynote for my audience?

Yes. She regularly customizes her presentations to align with specific organizational goals, often tailoring content around resilience, leadership challenges, workplace wellbeing, and industry-specific stressors.

8. What do audiences say about Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe’s presentations?

Audiences consistently describe her presentations as insightful, grounding, and highly actionable. Many highlight her ability to make resilience science easy to understand while leaving attendees with practical tools to manage stress and improve performance immediately.