Building anti fragility (this Mental Health Month)
Most resilience training teaches people to absorb pressure and return to where they started. This session aims higher.
Anti fragility is the capacity to gain, not just bounce back, from challenging situations. Instead of simply absorbing a shock and returning to baseline, an anti fragile person or system uses volatility, stress and uncertainty as the raw material for getting stronger.
This session, presented by Mark and Marie-Laure, introduces the PEARL Index, Enmasse's five factor model of wellbeing, and gives participants one practical habit to try over the next two weeks.
About the presenters
Mark Dean
Mark is an expert in workplace behaviour change, mental health, and bystander intervention, with over 25 years of combined experience in law, neuroscience and organisational consulting. His career began in legal practice, later evolving into a unique blend of behavioural science, digital innovation and workplace wellbeing.
As the founder of Enmasse, Mark has been at the forefront of creating research-backed, multi-modality strategies that support psychological safety, inclusion, wellbeing and leadership capability. His approach brings together clinical rigour, legal validity and practical, scalable tools for behaviour change.
Mark has led the development and delivery of large-scale programs for governments, corporates and universities across Australia, the UK, the US and Europe. His areas of expertise include conflict resolution, mental health and psychosocial risk, equity and inclusion, curriculum design and digital learning innovation.
Marie-Laure Sinimale
Marie-Laure is a highly experienced executive coach and leadership facilitator with over 20 years of international experience spanning the corporate, diplomatic, academic, and luxury sectors. With a background in strategic systemic coaching and psychotherapy, she works with senior leaders and teams to navigate complexity, improve collaboration, and lead meaningful change in fast-evolving environments.
She has delivered large-scale leadership and culture transformation programs for organisations including NEOM, Duke CE, Abu Dhabi Executive Office, and several leading global luxury brands. Her experience also includes senior roles in executive education, most notably as Head of Global Educational Partnerships at YPO, where she collaborated with top business schools such as Harvard, INSEAD, and Stanford to shape executive learning experiences.
Marie-Laure's approach integrates psychological insight, systems thinking, and design thinking, helping clients strengthen self-awareness, strategic clarity, and relational intelligence. With a deep understanding of cross-cultural dynamics and a strong commitment to well-being and behavioural change, she creates coaching and facilitation spaces that are engaging, grounded, and transformative.
What is the session about?
Most resilience training teaches people to absorb pressure and return to where they started. This session aims higher. It teaches participants to use pressure as fuel, so they leave a disruption stronger, not simply intact.
What anti fragility means
How anti fragility differs from resilience: growing stronger through disruption, not just returning to baseline
The PEARL Index
Enmasse's five factor model of wellbeing, giving a shared vocabulary for what's happening under strain
Positivity and perspective
The first PEARL factor: how outlook shapes capacity under pressure
Energy and activation
Recognising where your energy and drive are holding up, and where they're under strain
Connections and purpose
The role of supportive relationships and a sense of purpose in building anti fragility
Spotting early signs of strain
Recognising strain in yourself and colleagues, and knowing one thing to do about it
Your ticket includes
FREE 30 days' guest access to the following resources on the Behaviour Change Hub, giving you access to:
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The PEARL Index self assessment
The PEARL Index self assessment
Complete your own PEARL Index survey and receive a personalised read out with positive coaching tips across five wellbeing factors
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Building anti fragility toolkit
Building anti fragility toolkit
A practical set of prompts to help you turn pressure into fuel, tied to each PEARL factor, so you can put one practice into motion straight away
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Spotting the signs of strain
Spotting the signs of strain
Recognising early signs of strain in yourself and your colleagues, and knowing what to do about it
01
The PEARL Index self assessment
The PEARL Index self assessment
Complete your own PEARL Index survey and receive a personalised read out with positive coaching tips across five wellbeing factors
02
Building anti fragility toolkit
Building anti fragility toolkit
A practical set of prompts to help you turn pressure into fuel, tied to each PEARL factor, so you can put one practice into motion straight away
03
Spotting the signs of strain
Spotting the signs of strain
Recognising early signs of strain in yourself and your colleagues, and knowing what to do about it
FAQs
Is this workshop technical?
No. This session focuses on wellbeing and behaviour change using the PEARL Index, not clinical training or diagnosis.
Is this relevant if I've never done resilience training before?
Yes. No prior experience is needed. The session introduces anti fragility and the PEARL Index from the ground up.
Is this only for people managers?
No. It's designed for anyone navigating pressure at work, whether or not they lead a team.
Will I leave with something practical?
Yes. You'll leave with one repeatable practice, tied to a specific PEARL factor, to try over the next two weeks.
Is this interactive?
Yes. Expect a guided walkthrough of the PEARL factors, a quick self rating moment, and small group discussion where you apply the factors to a real challenge.
Why is this workshop 60 minutes?
Because clarity beats length. The session moves quickly from framework to practice, with reflection built in so you leave having already put one practice into motion.
Do I need to prepare anything beforehand?
You're invited to complete the PEARL Index, an optional self assessment survey that gives you a personal read out and coaching tips ahead of the session.
I’m in a different time zone. Can I still join?
Yes. The live session will take place at 14:00 Dubai time, and participants are welcome to join from any location.
What participants say
Stronger, not just steadier
If you're navigating pressure, change or uncertainty at work, this free session will introduce you to the PEARL Index and one practice you can start using straight away.