Are you coping with grief as a business owner? Grief does not pause for business responsibilities. It shows up in the middle of deadlines, decisions, and leadership moments that still require your attention.
In this episode, I sit down with a trauma and grief coach to talk about what grief actually looks like for entrepreneurs and how it impacts leadership, decision-making, and team dynamics.
We discuss how to navigate personal loss while continuing to run your business and how to support team members who may be going through difficult seasons. This conversation is both practical and honest, giving you tools to lead with clarity while still honoring the reality of grief.
Table of contents
Key Notes:
- How grief impacts focus, decision-making, and leadership performance
- The risks of pushing through loss without addressing it
- Practical ways to care for yourself while continuing to run your business
- Signs that a team member may be struggling with grief
- What to say and what to avoid when supporting someone through loss
- How to balance compassion with business responsibilities
- Ways to build a supportive and resilient team culture
- How to handle grief that resurfaces over time
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Bonus content: How to Support a Grieving Employee Without Burning Yourself Out https://www.youtube.com/c/CandyMesser/join
About Marcia Earhart
Professionally and personally, Marcia Earhart is a leading expert in grief and trauma. She is a trained
educator, a certified Life, Grief, Trauma, Brain, and Mental Health Coach, a Mediator, and a Heartsync
Minister. Her extensive academic preparation, combined with her deep personal experience, makes her a
powerful coach for those navigating life’s most challenging moments.
Marcia is the co-founder of The Sterling Rose Sanctuary, a nonprofit that helps people breathe again, move again, and live again after trauma and grief. She is the gifted author of Gripping Grace in the Garden of Grief: A Place for the Heart, a book that deeply resonates with anyone who has experienced or is navigating loss.
