I’m Dr Lucy Hone.
I help people find their way through change.
Researcher | Author | Keynote Speaker
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Resilience Researcher.
Real-life practitioner.
Before our daughter Abi died in 2014, I was a researcher, immersed in the science of flourishing, and how people cope with stress, uncertainty, and change. I’d started applying that work in schools, organisations, and with emergency response teams - but mostly, I was working in theory.
When Abi and our friends died suddenly in a road accident, everything I knew about coping with unwanted change was tested in the most personal way. I turned to the research I’d spent years studying - not to ‘move on’, but to work out how to survive, and to give our family the best chance of staying connected and finding our way forward.
That experience reshaped my life and my work.
Today, I work with global health leaders, schools, and tech giants. I speak from boardrooms and beaches. But my message stays the same: tough times are part of life - and with the right tools, we can all find our way through.
Trusted by leading organisations around the world.
From global health to tech, education to emergency response -
I help leaders and teams face change and grow through it.
From global conferences to community halls, keynote stages to online training - here’s what people say after working with Dr Lucy Hone.
“Your session was the highest rated of the entire three-day conference - 4.91 out of 5! Amazing advice, not just for us, but to share with our families too.”
— Apple
“Lucy’s authenticity and practical advice had a huge impact on our team. Her years of research turned into tips anyone could use - truly inspirational.”
— Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
“Your powerful keynote deeply resonated with our audience. Inspiring, relevant and a joy to work with - thank you for your professionalism and energy.”
— Amazon Web Services
“The most beneficial talk I’ve ever listened to. Lucy is an inspirational speaker - down to earth, practical, and real.”
— Fertility Association Australasia
“The most impactful fireside chat we’ve ever had at Canva - and we host many! Actionable, real, and unforgettable.”
— Canva
“Lucy’s session was invaluable. She shared powerful tools for overcoming unexpected challenges - personal and professional. Her work is exceptional.”
— Nestlé
Speaking & Events
I work with teams, organisations and communities ready to face the hard stuff - organisational disruption and change - and see opportunity, not threat, in change.
My speaking and facilitation are research-informed and practical. Whether I’m delivering a keynote, hosting panel conversations or a Q&A webinar, I create space for honesty, insight, and tools people can put to work straight away - in their lives, their teams, and their leadership practices.
Why do some people navigate uncertainty, disruption and change better than others?
I’ve spent nearly two decades answering that question, combining cutting-edge science, lived experience and practical tools that help leaders and teams build their resilience muscle.
Top 100 ‘Must Watch’ TED Talk (ranked by TEDx)
Global Authority on Coping with Change
Author of How Will I Ever Get Through This?
I’m not here to inspire - I’m here to equip.
With clarity. With hope.
With belief and skills they will benefit from immediately.
Books, Writing & Publications
Resilient Grieving was the book I wrote in response to the worst moment of my life. The book I needed but couldn’t find anywhere at the time.
When our 12-year-old daughter Abi died suddenly, I turned to the resilience science I’d spent years studying - and I realised much of what the world believes about grief is unhelpful, outdated, or incomplete.
This book is part story, part science, and all real. It’s helped people all over the world find their own way through loss - and reshape their lives after it. Its wide impact and popularity led to the release of a revised and expanded second edition, now available globally.
How Will I Ever Get Through This? (2026)
This book was shaped by a different kind of heartbreak. Over the years, I’ve spoken with thousands of people facing life’s toughest moments - not just death, but all the other ‘living losses’ that go unseen: the loss of identity, relationships, roles, health, safety, or certainty about the future. We grieve so much more than just death loss.
So, I created this new book to help make sense of all those other transitions. Through 20 Questions it explores how to cope with living losses, combining powerful stories, cutting-edge research, and practical tools to help you find your way through unwanted change - with agency, understanding, and hope.
This blog is my way of exploring what enables us to live well - whatever we are going through. Good times and bad.
I’m all about keeping the conversation real -so I often respond to questions, concerns and insights my readers and followers share.
Each post reflects the reality that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to thriving - no perfect plan. I share real stories, practical tools, and evidence-informed ideas to help you find your way to Better Days Ahead.
If there’s something you’re struggling with - or wondering about - head over to my blog now to see how I can help.
I don’t just teach this - I live it.
These aren’t stock shots. They’re real moments from my life - on the beach with my dogs, laughing with friends, running, researching, raising a family. Ultimately, we’re all endeavouring to do the best we can with the time we’ve got - this is what it looks like for me. Daily effort to build the muscle to thrive through challenges and changes.
Let’s stay connected.
My social media accounts are where we share, reflect, and learn how to find Better Days Ahead together. Honest talk, practical do-able tools, and glimpses from behind the scenes.
When life blindsides us, it’s easy to blame ourselves, but our inner critic is rarely our friend. Cutting yourself some slack can be the bravest move.
A decade on from losing Abi, I share what I’ve learned about grief and growth - what’s helped, what hasn’t, and what might help you find your way to #BDA.
Social emotional contagion is real! The moods and mindsets of the people around us can rub off, without us even realising. Notice the impact others have on you.
Bright lights, big ideas. Sharing behind the scenes -where science, story, and reality meet. Come along for the #RealNotPerfect ride and share the ups and downs.
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