Don't miss this month's Tuesday Learning Lab designed to
increase your network and enhance your professional growth
The Invisible Backpack: The Weight of
Carrying What Others Don't See
April 14, 2026
12:30 pm
Featured Speaker: Charity Gibson, Bold Promo & Paper Plane Coaching Co
Grief isn’t something we leave at the door when we walk into work. By the time most of us reach 30, we’ve already experienced dozens of losses… some obvious, like the death of a loved one or a pet, and others quieter, like moving away from a childhood home, losing a job, or letting go of a version of life we once imagined. In the workplace, grief often shows up in subtle ways… changes in behavior, motivation, communication, or productivity. This session takes a thoughtful but lighthearted look at how grief can quietly influence the way we work and interact with others. And, rather than focusing on therapy or heavy solutions, we’ll simply explore how to recognize it, acknowledge it, and understand why awareness matters… for ourselves, our families, our teams, our present, and our future.
Learning Outcomes:
- Recognize common and often overlooked forms of grief and how they can show up in everyday workplace behaviors.
- Understand why acknowledging grief… without using it as an excuse… can lead to healthier communication, stronger teams, and more supportive work environments.
- Explore simple mindset shifts for leaders and individuals that empower success
