HR Like a Boss Surviving the Storm: Lessons in Resilience | HR Like a Boss with Rob Dubin

In this episode of the HR Like a Boss podcast, John interviews Rob Dubin, a former documentary filmmaker turned motivational speaker. Rob shares his incredible journey, including surviving a life-threatening snowstorm and the lessons learned from high achievers he filmed. The conversation delves into the importance of optimism, resilience, and purpose in both personal and professional life, particularly in the context of human resources. Rob emphasizes that happiness can be cultivated and discusses practical strategies for navigating burnout and fostering engagement in the workplace. The episode concludes with insights on how HR professionals can adapt to change and lead with purpose.

ABOUT ROB DUBIN

Rob Dubin is a resilience and leadership expert who has spent his life studying how people perform under pressure, adapt to uncertainty, and lead with clarity when the stakes are high. His insights come from two profoundly different worlds: surviving real-life adversity and working closely with world-class leaders at the highest levels of achievement. Rob’s journey into resilience began with a harrowing ordeal—five days trapped in a Colorado blizzard where he and his wife were ultimately left for dead. That experience reshaped his understanding of fear, focus, and high-stakes decision-making. He later spent 17 years sailing around the world to over 100 countries, learning firsthand how to stay calm, adaptable, and resourceful when conditions changed without warning. But Rob’s lessons don’t come from adventure alone. Before becoming a keynote speaker, he spent decades as an award-winning documentary filmmaker interviewing and observing some of the most accomplished people on earth—Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs, Hollywood icons, and U.S. Presidents. Watching how elite performers think and act under pressure, he uncovered the patterns, habits, and leadership behaviors that set them apart. Rob distills those insights into his proven Purpose–Mindset–Action framework, giving leaders practical tools to navigate disruption, think clearly in uncertainty, and build teams that stay engaged even when circumstances are turbulent. His programs are known for blending riveting storytelling with actionable strategies grounded in neuroscience, positive psychology, and real-world leadership. Today, Rob teaches leaders across industries how to convert adversity into opportunity and lead with confidence in a world defined by change.