Dr. Lucy Hone

Leading International Authority on Wellbeing & Resilience
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About

Dr Lucy Hone is a world-leading authority on resilience, a best-selling author, and a respected voice in global conversations about what helps humans cope with loss, change, and uncertainty.

Trained in resilience psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, and holding a PhD in wellbeing science, Lucy is an Adjunct Fellow at the Universities of Canterbury and Pittsburgh.

Her TED talk, Three Secrets of Resilient People, has been viewed over 9 million times and translated into 23 languages. She has collaborated with the UN and the BBC, and delivered keynotes and workshops to Fortune 100 companies, global tech giants, health services, schools, government agencies, and first responders — all seeking practical ways to strengthen resilience in the face of challenge.

Lucy’s perspective is both research-informed and deeply personal. After the sudden death of her 12-year-old daughter, she turned to the science she knew inside out to navigate unimaginable grief. That journey became the foundation for her bestselling book Resilient Grieving, and a catalyst for reshaping how individuals and organisations understand what it really means to cope with unwanted change.

Her mission is to make resilience science practical, accessible, and honest — never sugar-coated or simplistic. A regular contributor to Psychology Today, Lucy’s work has also been featured in The Guardian, The Washington Post, and the BBC.

Whether working with senior leaders, frontline professionals or communities under pressure, Lucy is known for her clarity, compassion, and ability to translate evidence into everyday strategies — kindling realistic optimism and adaptive mindsets that support people to keep going, even when life is hard.

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Topics

Topics

Three Secrets Of Resilient People

Modern Loss: Tools For A New Era Of Care

The Hard Truths That Make Better Leaders

Post-traumatic Growth: The Surprising Science Of Human Recovery

Resilient Mindsets: Thriving Through Uncertainty & Change

What’s Your Why? A Panel On Meaning, Purpose And Belonging

Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfHba5W5Umg
Dr Lucy Hone's Speaker Reel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-5SMpg7Q0k
3 Secrets of Resilient People | Lucy Hone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNKK9l-eRRQ&t=5s
Three Ways To Cultivate Resilience After Loss With TEDx Speaker Dr Lucy Hone

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Testimonials

"Lucy’s approach to grief gave me practical tools I could start using immediately. It changed how I thought about loss and reminded me there’s no right or wrong way to grieve."

Sharon, Business Owner

"Lucy has an extraordinary gift for helping people feel less alone and more equipped to face whatever comes."

Chelsea Pottenger, Founder
EQ Minds

"What Lucy shares is incredibly affirming. It helped me understand that I was doing okay and showed me how to put helpful practices in place."

Vanessa, Physiotherapist

"Probably the most beneficial talk I have ever listened to. Fantastic speaker. Inspirational. Excellent presentation and useful strategies. The most relevant information for me at this conference."

Fertility Association Australasia

“We were incredibly excited to have Dr. Lucy Hone zoom in to chat with us as part of our Mental Wellbeing Month activations this October. and wow - she didn't disappoint! It was one of the most impactful firesides/chats we have ever put on (and we do quite a lot here at Canva!). Dr. Hone's research around resilience absolutely resonated with our team and her actionable steps were bang on. Would definitely recommend!”

Canva

“Lucy was a fantastic speaker who effortlessly wove her personal experiences in to her keynote to help empower and inspire our audience. She was incredibly personable and motivational while acknowledging the unique barriers of our audience in the ECE sector.”

Early Childhood Council