Grief doesn’t clock out when we walk into the office.
In this heartfelt conversation with grief coach Amy Rosso, we explore why leaders can’t afford to overlook grief in the workplace — and how to create a culture of compassion without losing sight of results.

Amy shares her personal journey through loss, what grief really looks like beyond the clichés, and practical ways leaders can acknowledge and support their teams during life’s hardest seasons.

Whether you’ve experienced grief yourself or lead others through it, this episode will equip you with the insight and empathy to show up as a truly human leader.

Takeaways

• Grief is often silenced in corporate environments.
• Returning to work after a loss can be challenging.
• Leaders need to proactively support grieving employees.
• Vulnerability in leadership can foster connection.
• Grief can trigger unexpected emotions at work.
• It's important to check in regularly with grieving team members.
• Support should be offered without waiting for requests.
• The first year after a loss is particularly difficult.
• Creating a supportive environment can reduce workplace stress.
• Finding purpose in pain can lead to personal growth.

👤 About the Guest:

Amy Rosso is a former corporate leader turned grief-conscious coach and speaker, on a mission to humanise the workplace. After years of pushing through boardroom meetings with a broken heart and silencing her own grief to meet KPIs, Amy realised the professional world had no space for sorrow, only performance. Now, she helps organisations and individuals create compassionate environments where people can be seen, supported and allowed to just be human. Through her signature programs and raw, relatable voice, Amy advocates for grief awareness in leadership and teams empowering others to stop burying their pain and start showing up with courage, compassion and truth.

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