231: Navigating Grief in Business: Supporting Yourself & Your Team w/ Kimberli Gross
Grief is a reality that many entrepreneurs face, yet it’s a topic rarely addressed in the business world. Whether it’s the profound loss of a loved one, a failed business venture, or significant life changes, grief can deeply impact your emotional, mental, and physical well-being and, ultimately, your ability to lead and grow your business. As a leader, you’re not just managing your own emotions but also navigating the grief of your team members, making it vital to foster a culture of empathy and support.
In this powerful episode, Kimberli Gross, founder of Celebrate Still, Inc., shares her journey through grief and how she turned her personal experience into a mission to support others. With over two decades of experience and a specialized background in grief counseling, Kimberli offers practical, step-by-step strategies to help you recognize, process, and navigate grief while maintaining the health of your business. This episode isn’t just about surviving grief—it’s about thriving through it and building a business that prioritizes humanity, empathy, and resilience.
Whether you’re a business owner who has experienced loss, a leader supporting a grieving team, or simply interested in creating a workplace culture of emotional well-being, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can implement today.
DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
- How grief shows up in business (hint: it’s not just about loss of a loved one)
- Practical tips for managing grief while running a business
- How to support team members who may be grieving
- Why creating a grief-inclusive workplace matters for your success
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About Kimberli Gross
Kimberli Gross is the founder of Celebrate Still, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and communities navigate the complexities of grief and loss. Inspired by her own experience of losing her mother and fueled by her background in Organizational Management and Crisis, Trauma, and Grief Counseling, Kimberli provides tools, support, and hope to those on their grief journey.
Through Celebrate Still, Kimberli offers grief support groups, workshops for workplaces and organizations, individual coaching, and annual events like the Mother’s Day Brunch and seasonal grief workshops. Her mission is to normalize conversations about grief, create supportive communities, and provide actionable strategies to help others move forward with hope.
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