I trained as a narrative therapist and have supported individuals for more than 20 years. I’ve also lived through devastating losses myself, which is why I’m passionate about holding space, bearing witness, and helping people reimagine the limiting stories that keep them feeling stuck in grief. I’d be honored to be your guide!

Life is practice. It’s a motto I live by, and this curious, playful approach to life’s transitions. Both the ones we choose and the ones forced upon us. I believe this is central to living a meaningful, fulfilling life. We’re not meant to walk this path alone, which is why I’ve created a series of Centering Aliveness (TM) workshops and retreats that help us learn and practice centering aliveness in a world full of loss. Let’s learn and grow together!

Conference organizers and audiences alike have noted my ability to make a heavy topic feel light, and even humorous sometimes. My popular TEDx talk, Why Knowing More About Grief Can Make it Suck Less, and recent End Well talk, Centering Aliveness in a World Full of Loss, have inspired grievers, grief and death care workers, and organizations to reimagine how they support individuals navigating all types of loss. I’d love to light up your event!

Here’s a workplace formula worth knowing: 100% of us will grieve multiple times in our lives, and we spend most of our waking hours at work…so grief is already in your workplace. From Fortune 500 companies to universities, medical centers, hospice organizations, nonprofits, and school districts, I’ve helped leaders build grief-smart workplace cultures. Through grief education, bereavement policy consultation, and leadership coaching, teams are equipped to offer meaningful support through all kinds of grief, from personal losses to organizational transitions. I’m here to support your company culture!