Resilience
The Resilience Myth: Why Grit Culture Is Making Us Worse
The self-help industry has sold us a version of resilience that looks nothing like the science. Here's what the research actually shows.
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UnderstandingthePsychologyBehindToday'sWorld
Evidence-based insights on mental health, resilience, leadership, and human behavior from a clinical psychologist, professor, and speaker with more than 30 years of experience.
"We've spent decades studying the human mind. It's time we started using what we've learned."
Speaking topics
Ideas that challenge. Conversations that change.
—Mental health & well-being
Beyond the buzzwords — what the evidence actually says about building a mentally healthy life and workplace.
—Human behavior
Why people do what they do, and why understanding it changes everything about how you lead, communicate, and connect.
—The research–practice disconnect
Psychology knows more than it applies. Tim bridges the gap between rigorous science and real-world impact.
—Resilience & purpose
Resilience isn't about bouncing back. It's about building something worth returning to.
—Psychology & today's world
From social media to the future of work — applying psychological insight to the defining challenges of our time.
About Tim
Read Tim's storyTim doesn't deliver feel-good psychology. He delivers the kind of insight that makes you question what you thought you knew — and gives you something better to replace it with.
Insights
Thinking out loud.
Organisations
Why Your Organisation's Mental Health Strategy Isn't Working
Most workplace wellbeing programs are designed to look good, not do good. The uncomfortable truth about what actually moves the needle.
Read morePsychology
The Gap Between Psychology and Practice Is Costing Lives
We have decades of robust research on human behavior and mental health. So why are we still doing it wrong?
Read moreWork with Tim
Whether you're an individual looking for clarity or an organization ready to do better — Tim brings the science, the challenge, and the conversation your team needs.