“We think resilience is about being able to ‘Keep on keeping on’ or the ability to get back up when you stumble and fall. This is an outdated perspective we need to change — because it is hurting us.”

~ Lyn Allen, MCC

Why “Keep on Keeping On” is Failing Us

Lyn challenges the deeply ingrained idea that resilience is about “getting back up” or powering through. She calls this perspective harmful, explaining how it often leads to burnout and disconnect. Instead, she offers a fresh take: resilience is about balance. It’s the ability to stay connected to yourself, even when life feels overwhelming.

The Urgency Trap

We live in a world where rushing and multitasking have become the norm. Lyn calls this the “culture of habituated urgency,” a way of life that leaves us depleted and reactive. But what if we paused instead of pushed? Lyn explains how taking a moment to breathe and reset is the key to breaking the cycle of constant stress.

A New Path to Resilience: The BTC Framework

Lyn introduces her BTC Framework—Become the Change—as a guide to building resilience that lasts:

• Biology: Take care of your body. Hydration, rest, and proper nutrition are essential.
• Trauma: Understand how personal and collective experiences shape our capacity for resilience.
• Cultural Imprint: Question societal norms that glorify busyness and overwork.

This simple yet powerful framework offers a practical way to reconnect with yourself and face life’s challenges with clarity and strength.

Coaches as Change-Makers

Coaches have the unique ability to create ripple effects of calm and resilience. Lyn discusses how one grounded, present coach can shift the energy in an entire room, modeling balance for their clients and organizations. Backed by neuroscience, she reveals how even a single word or conversation can transform someone’s perspective.

Redefining Resilience

Resilience isn’t about toughness or endurance. Lyn reframes it as the ability to find your center and maintain balance, no matter what’s happening around you. It’s about accessing your inner resources and responding to life with intention, not just reaction.

What’s Inspiring Lyn Right Now

Lyn shares her next challenge: integrating spirit and cognition to help leaders live and lead more holistically. Her work focuses on creating coherence between the heart, mind, and body—a practice that’s as inspiring as it is transformative.

A Conversation You Won’t Forget

This episode is more than a discussion; it’s an invitation to see resilience—and yourself—in a whole new way. If Lyn’s insights resonate with you, or if you’d like to share your own story, reach out to Lyn Allen at lyn@lynallen.com. Dive into this conversation and start rethinking resilience today. It might just change how you live, lead, and connect.

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