We have been sold a version of resilience that is hard, silent, and stoic, and it’s draining us. In this heartfelt talk, Vanessa Belleau offers another way: joyful resilience - choosing joy even in hardship, which challenges the cultural script around resilience. Through powerful life lessons and her work as a coach, consultant and artist, she shows how embracing all emotions and reframing strength can help us not just survive, but shine.Her message: resilience isn’t just about survival. It’s about holding light and shadow together, staying connected to who we are, and daring to shine - even in the dark.This talk invites us to rethink what it really means to “bounce back” and why joy might be the bravest way to “bounce forward.Vanessa Belleau is the founder of High FIfteen limited - an Executive Coaching and Inclusive High Performance Culture Consultancy, as well as the founder of Beautiful Water Studio - the house for her urban contemporary art. With over 20 years, a long list of wonderful clients spanning across multiple industries, she helps leaders and teams unlock their boldest potential by building cultures and leadership rituals rooted in purpose, equity, creativity and high performance. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx