Joel Tennant is the founder of Against The Odds and delivers lived experience–led resilience and behavior training for professionals and young people working in complex environments. Joel grew up in the care system and experienced significant instability, including periods of homelessness and involvement with the justice system. After a turning point in his youth, he rebuilt his life through work, education, and leadership roles. Today, Joel uses his lived experience and professional training to support frontline staff and organizations working with care-experienced and at-risk young people. His work focuses on understanding behavior through experience, building resilience, strengthening boundaries, and supporting staff confidence and wellbeing. Joel’s approach is practical, trauma-informed, and grounded in real-world insight, helping teams engage more effectively with young people while maintaining professionalism and safeguarding standards.
