Teeter Talks with Marissa Teeter
Welcome to ‘Teeter Talks’ with Marissa Teeter, a leadership focused podcast aimed at fuelling the leader in all of us, leaving you feeling inspired, empowered and ready to take action.
Have you ever wondered what makes a leader? Curious about what great leadership truly entails? Or perhaps, you’ve constantly told yourself that leadership was not your thing. Well, Marissa is ready to debunk that mindset (watch out!). She’s confident everyone can be a great leader - stick around and she’ll have you convinced and geared up with the tools and confidence you need to lead.
Each episode of ‘Teeter Talks’ will feature Marissa and her guests tackling the definition(s) of leadership, discussing how to sharpen those unique skills, sharing tips, tricks (and likely some failures along the way) - inspiring listeners to take action to live better, more purposeful and fulfilled lives. Episodes will feature fun conversations, moments of connection, and real life lessons to motivate, empower, and educate. Expect to be moved with great stories, incredible journeys and authentic intimate conversations!
Tune in every other Thursday for the real, honest, hilarious, sometimes intense (but still fun) conversations that Marissa is bringing you alongside her very cool and trailblazing guests, that will fuel the leader within you. Your community awaits you, leaders! Let’s get talking!
Teeter Talks with Marissa Teeter
That Time I Chatted with Dr. Robyne
In this episode of Teeter Talks, I sat down with the remarkable Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, a globally recognized scholar, award-winning author, and expert on resiliency, well-being, and stress. Her unique perspective blends lived experience, academic rigor, and practical tools to help people lead with intention and recover with grace. From surviving a traumatic car accident at 16, to leaving her dream job due to burnout, Robyne shares profound insights on what it means to lead well in today’s fast-paced world and how to build a life that’s grounded, resilient, and aligned with your values.
Join us as we dive into these highlights:
• Dr. Robyne’s gripping survival story and how it sparked her lifelong study of human resiliency.
• The five pillars of resiliency—belonging, perspective, acceptance, hope, and humor—and how they shape everyday leadership.
• Why slowing down is essential, not optional, for sustainable success.
• Her practical definition of self-awareness and how to build it, even if it doesn’t come naturally.
• How to reframe stress as energy and focus instead of a threat to be eliminated.
• The leadership power of letting the most junior voice speak first.
• The research-backed truth: a parent’s well-being is the strongest predictor of a child’s resiliency.
If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love for you to leave a rating and review. And don’t forget to check the links to connect with Dr. Robyne and explore her incredible work. Thanks for being here—your community of leaders awaits!
Dr. Robyne’s Links:
Website: https://drrobyne.ca
Instagram: @dr_robynehd
Podcast: Resiliency Redefined
Marissa's Links:
• Marissa's Website
• Marissa's Instagram
• Teeter Talks Instagram
• Marissa's LinkedIn
