The Bend Like Bamboo Blog.
Welcome to The Bend Like Bamboo Resilience Show
We discover that our greatest challenges often become our greatest strengths.
Each month, I sit down with remarkable leaders who've transformed adversity into triumph, sharing their inspiring journeys of resilience and renewal. Together, we explore the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and breakthrough moments that turned their setbacks into comebacks.
What you'll discover:
Real stories of people who've learned to bend without breaking, actionable tools to transform stress into strength, and evidence that when we change our story, we change what's possible for our health, relationships, and future.
Like bamboo, we're designed to be flexible.
When we embrace this truth, we don't just survive life's storms - we use them to grow stronger, wiser, and more resilient than ever before.
Join me as we explore how flexibility builds unshakeable resilience.
Why Your Ambitious Drive Might Be Your Body's Biggest Stressor
You’re driven, talented, and committed—but your body’s showing signs of burnout. Stress isn’t just your workload or your boss; often it’s the quiet war between your ambitions and the belief you can achieve them. True resilience starts when you uncover those inner triggers, retrain your brain to feel safe, and build trust in your body again.
Are You Really Resilient, or Just Pushing Through? Why Traditional Resilience Training Misses the Mark for High-Achieving Women with Autoimmune Conditions
When I was diagnosed with MS and told I may never walk again, I hit rock bottom. At my lowest point, I had a “hell no” moment and chose a new path—one of acceptance, joy, and healing.
That choice changed everything.
Now I help high-achieving leaders navigating stress, burnout, and autoimmune conditions reconnect with their bodies, release limiting stories, and rebuild sustainable success from the inside out.
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Rich Ellis on Energy Management for Leaders. Ep 58
‘The Energy Coach’ Rich Ellis shares his personal journey from burnout to breakthrough, revealing powerful strategies in energy management for leaders.
Learn how small, sustainable changes can build resilience, reduce stress, and boost leadership performance, all while embracing the transformative philosophy of Bend Like Bamboo.
Why The Elements Kit Is Helping CEOs Make Better Decisions Under Pressure
One of the missing ingredients in resilience is creativity. But we can’t create authentically if we’re stuck in the exhausting shadows of who we think we should be. That’s where archetypes come in. From this place, creativity flows naturally. Archetypes help us reconnect with our authentic self, release the exhausting shadows, and create a life that truly reflects our soul. 🌿
The Bend Like Bamboo Resilience Show: Featuring Pia Kirkwood, Parliamentary Advisor and Disability Advocate.
From a young age, Pia has had a keen interest in the Victorian Parliamentary process, in particular how the legislation came to be developed, the workings of government to parliament, and Question Time. Pia has since achieved the role of parliamentary adviser.