Educational Behaviorist, Authority on Resiliency & Workplace Wellness; Author, "Stress Wisely" & "Calm Within the Storm"

Ontario, Canada

Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe 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, she's on a mission to empower audiences everywhere with practical strategies for fostering resiliency and making stress your ally, not your enemy.

Dr. Hanley-Dafoe 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 to spreading resilience. Dr. Hanley-Dafoe proves that it is not just a theory but a transformative skill set.

Known for her engaging delivery, Dr. Hanley-Dafoe 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. Hanley-Dafoe is here to show us that resiliency isn't just a concept—it's a skill set that transforms work and life.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/23/2025.

Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Speaking Topics

  • 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.

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Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Everyday Resiliency: How to Master Working and Living Well , Stress Wisely: The Essential Tools for Living and Working Well , Hope is the Strategy: Actioning Hope for Resilient Organizations and How Organizations Can Be Truly Well. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe generally travels from Ontario, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nataly Kogan, Amanda Gore, Dr. Kristen Lee, Adam Markel and Margie Warrell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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