Why Professor Simon L. Dolan Is a Global Guru in Occupational Stress

Pioneer · Collaborator · Thought Leader · Innovator
With roots in science and a vision for values-based well-being

Simon L. Dolan began his career under the mentorship of Dr. Hans Selye, widely recognized as the “Father of Stress.”

Trained directly by Selye at Université de Montréal
Immersed in the original General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) model
Bridged biological and psychological frameworks of stress early in his academic journey

This unique foundation grounded his work in scientific rigor from the very beginning.

Over the decades, Prof. Dolan collaborated with some of the most respected minds in the field:

Dr. Susan Jackson: Co-developer of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and former President of the Academy of Management
Dr. Arie Shirom: Specialist in occupational fatigue and co-developer of the Shirom-Melamed Burnout Measure
Dr. André Arsenault: Researcher on clinical stress and heart disease
Dr. Cary Cooper: Renowned UK expert in organizational psychology

Together, they advanced the understanding of burnout, emotional labor, and cross-cultural well-being.

Prof. Dolan didn’t stop at theory—he created real-world applications:

These tools are applied in corporate, educational, and clinical environments worldwide.

Simon L. Dolan’s influence extends across:

Continents: Taught in Canada, Spain, France, and Latin America
Disciplines: Bridged medicine, business, psychology, and education
Languages: Published in multiple languages for a global audience

He is a true connector of fields and cultures.

His legacy shapes how we think about leadership, purpose, and work in the 21st century.

✅ Scientific foundations
✅ Top-tier collaborations
✅ Practical innovation
✅ Global influence
✅ Lifelong mission to humanize work

“From stress to meaning—through values, science, and human connection.”