Where science meets real life.
I’m a PhD ecologist applying neuroscience research to the most pressing challenge of modern life: how do humans and organisations thrive when change is constant — whether that change is intentional or imposed?
I translate what the evidence actually shows into strategies you can use today. Not wellness trends. Not generic advice. The science of how humans genuinely adapt, perform, and flourish — grounded in ecology, neuroscience, and 27 years of applied practice.
Behind the science: an MSc in Biology, a BSc in Biochemistry, and nearly three decades teaching mindfulness, breathwork, meditation, and yoga across Australia, North America, India, and Indonesia.
The science is real. So are the results.
- PhD, Quantitative Ecology
- MSc in Biology
- BSc in Biochemistry
- MAICD — Australian Institute of Company Directors
- ERYT-500 — Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher
Adaptability runs through everything I teach.
Stress, mindset, habits, happiness, brain health — each topic is a mechanism of adapting. And underneath all of them is the same science: neuroplasticity. Your brain is not fixed. It is built to change, to rewire, to update — at any age, in any circumstance.
That means adaptability is not a personality trait you either have or don’t. It is a skill. And like every skill, it can be learned, practised, and strengthened.
That is The Science of Adapting.
From ecosystems to organisations.
With a PhD in Ecology from the University of Tasmania and over 25 years translating scientific research into practical application, I’ve spent my career studying one thing: adaptation.
How ecosystems respond to environmental change. How brains rewire through neuroplasticity. How humans build resilience. How organisations develop the adaptive capacity to thrive through transformation — not despite change, but because of it.
The science has always pointed in the same direction. Rigid systems collapse. Adaptive systems endure.
Real science, not wellness trends.
I work with high-performers, leaders, and organisations navigating relentless change. My approach combines scientific rigour with practical application — evidence-based tools for sceptical, analytical thinkers who need strategies grounded in real science, not wellness trends. Programs I deliver create measurable results: 25–30% reductions in stress-related absenteeism, improved retention, enhanced performance — and long-term adaptive capacity at every level.
“Healthy people fuel high-performing organisations. That’s The Science of Adapting.”
Dr Rebecca Chabot
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