Supporting people through change and loss isn’t just kindness – it’s good leadership. And yet even the most caring of employers often lack the language and structure to respond when grief shows up at work. Since we cannot leave our grief at the door to the workplace, both employers and employees will benefit from knowing more about grief and loss.
I offer talks and trainings that will make a difference for you and your colleagues.
Grief. The topic you think doesn’t apply to you – until it does. An introductory talk for leaders, managers and teams.
Most of us have been taught very little about grief. Yet at some point, it will touch everyone – directly or indirectly.
This talk offers a grounded introduction to grief: what it actually is, why it shows up in so many different ways, and why it matters in the workplace.
You will leave with:
- A broader understanding of what grief is – and what it is not
- More confidence when meeting a colleague who is going through a hard time
- Practical dos and don’ts you can use right away – at work and beyond
No prior knowledge needed. Just an open mind.
Anticipatory Grief. Preparing for loss before it arrives.
Anticipatory grief is what we feel when we know change or loss is coming, even before it happens. It could be a colleague facing serious illness, a team bracing for organizational change, or families preparing for the inevitable. These moments often stir complex emotions – worry, sadness, even guilt – yet they are rarely acknowledged in the workplace.
This engaging and thought-provoking session provides an introduction to grief and will help you:
- Understand what anticipatory grief is and why it matters at work.
- Feel more comfortable when facing anticipatory grief.
- Learn compassionate, practical ways to support colleagues during these shaky “in-between” times, without feeling intrusive or uncertain.
Discover how talking about anticipatory grief can build resilience, deepen trust, and foster a culture where people feel truly supported.
Whether you’re a manager, a team member, or simply someone who works with people (which is all of us), this talk will give you fresh perspectives, practical tools, and a reminder that even in the face of future loss, there can be hope, meaning, and connection.
Because when we learn to face what’s ahead, together, we become stronger, not only as individuals but as a community.
Understanding Grief in the Workplace. Learn how grief shows up and why knowing this matters.
Grief is already in your organization. You just don’t recognize it yet.
It shows up as performance concerns, quiet withdrawals, the employee who comes back from leave and is never quite the same. It hides behind the labels we already have – attendance issues, attitude problems, disengagement – because most organizations have no language for anything else.
You will finish it seeing your workplace differently. And for the first time, you will know what to look for, what to say, and what to do – without overstepping, without needing a programme or a budget, and without the uncertainty that keeps most HR professionals silent when grief shows up.
Understanding Grief in the Workplace – online version. A self-paced online course for HR professionals and people managers
Grief is already in your organization. You just don’t recognize it yet.
You will finish this online course seeing your workplace differently. And for the first time, you will know what to look for, what to say, and what to do – without overstepping, without needing a programme or a budget, and without the uncertainty that keeps most HR professionals silent when grief shows up.
Four modules. Video lessons. Written workbooks with practical frameworks. Reference cards to keep.