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On this Episode of Unbound Conversations
Hailing from Bulgaria and embarking on a courageous journey to New Zealand at 17, Dr. Bojilova faced numerous challenges, from military selection processes to life-threatening scenarios in Syria, each experience contributing to her insights into human potential.
Discover how Dr. Alia Bojilova uses psychological profiling, micro observations, and interviews to predict individuals' capabilities and how she’s redefining resilience through her book ‘The Resilience Toolkit’.
Listen to the Episode
About the Guest
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Dr. Alia Bojilova is a registered psychologist who focuses on organisational, team, and individual resilience, leadership, and curiosity. Over the last five years, Alia has worked with leading organisations in peak-performance sports, the commercial, not-for-profit and government sectors, and the creative industries.
Alia has served with the New Zealand Defence Force since 2005. As an Army Officer, Alia served with the New Zealand Special Air Services (1NZSAS) and the Counter Terrorist Tactics Group, headed NZDF Organizational Development and the development of the Defence Leadership Framework.
Her military operational experience spans Afghanistan, Syria, Israel and the wider Middle East as well as East Timor and the Solomon Islands. She was awarded the NZDF Meritorious Service Medal and the United Nations Commendation for successfully leading through acute and critical incidents in Syria between 2013 and 2014. Further to her registration, Alia holds a BA, MSc and a PhD.
Show Notes
- Predicting behaviour in high-stress settings
- The four pillars of resilience
- Achieving a balanced perspective
- Self-worth & personal values
- "Bouncing forward" and redefining resilience
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