From the Back Cover
We assume that heroes are wired differently from the rest of us. They overcome fear, doubt and pain to thrive under the most challenging conditions. But the only difference between them and us is choosing resilience: the ability to dig deep and explore life at the edge of possibility.
In this practical handbook on building and sustaining resilience, peak-performance psychologist Dr Alia Bojilova draws on her work with the SAS, Olympic athletes, modern leaders and successful entrepreneurs to help you unlock your potential in everyday life.
Guiding readers through a four-step process - to develop clearer awareness, deeper belonging, broader curiosity and stronger drive - The Resilience Toolkit is a proven playbook on embracing the unknown with
greater confidence and learning to recover faster from setbacks.
The real measure of resilience is whether you choose to discover what you're capable of. So ... will you?
About the Author
Dr Alia Bojilova is a registered psychologist with a focus on resilience. She grew up in Eastern Europe during some of the most tumultuous times in recent history before immigrating to New Zealand at age 17. During her service with the NZDF, she worked as Lead Psychologist and Officer with the SAS. While serving as a UN military observer in Syria, Alia negotiated her release and the release of her team after they were taken hostage. She has a PhD from the University of Waikato, identifying the link between curiosity and resilience in the Special Forces. Since leaving the military Alia has served as coach and advisor to leaders and teams, globally and in New Zealand, and across a wide range of sectors including government, venture capital, peak performance sports, corporate services and creative industries. Dr Bojilova is the psychologist seen in the new series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, airing on Channel 4 in autumn 2024.
