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Jody LaVoie
Transforming the Landscape of Grief
Jody LaVoie is a world-renowned inspirational speaker recognized for her expertise in resilience and overcoming life challenges, particularly following the death of a spouse. With a unique blend of personal experience and professional background, Jody brings a powerful message of hope and empowerment to audiences. She has navigated the profound loss of her husband while raising three children and leading a $50M supply chain technology business as Chairman.
Jody’s interactive, multimedia stage performances take audiences on an uplifting journey. She shares heartfelt stories and practical strategies for turning adversity into opportunities, helping individuals and organizations harness their inner strength to move forward during difficult times. Her topics resonate deeply with those facing significant life transitions, whether personal or professional.
Jody works with every new keynote and seminar client to create a customized version of each presentation.
Keynotes
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Jody’s keynote, “The Heart of Resilience: Navigating Life’s Unthinkable Challenges,” is tailored for those experiencing profound change. She explores the complexities of grief, emphasizing commitment and core values in overcoming life's darkest moments. Jody shares practical strategies for maintaining focus and leveraging community support, inspiring audiences with her journey from tragedy to triumph.
Seminars and Workshops
In her workshop “Rediscovering You: Crafting a Life Beyond Loss,” Jody empowers participants to reconnect with their identity after loss, using change as a catalyst for growth. She provides tools for building supportive relationships, boosting confidence, and creating a meaningful future. Her talk “Beyond Loss: Mastering Change in Every Chapter of Life” inspires those undergoing life transitions to see them as opportunities for personal growth and to reframe challenges as possibilities.
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Corporate Programs
Jody also offers impactful corporate programs such as “Empathy in Action: Supporting Grieving Colleagues in the Workplace,” designed for all employees. This program emphasizes the importance of empathy, effective communication, and creating supportive workplace cultures. For managers, her workshop “Empathy in Action: Essential Strategies for Supporting Bereaved Employees” provides actionable strategies for navigating grief in the workplace and fostering a compassionate environment.
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Audiences resonate with Jody’s messages of resilience and communicating with power. Her engaging and entertaining presentations leave attendees feeling inspired and hopeful, equipped with the tools to face their own challenges.
Jody LaVoie is dedicated to transforming the landscape of grief, empowering individuals and organizations to navigate loss with resilience, compassion, and a renewed sense of purpose. Her speaking engagements offer practical strategies, heartfelt inspiration, and actionable tools to help audiences thrive beyond loss and embrace the opportunities within every transition.
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JODY HAS PRESENTED TO
KEYNOTES
“The Heart of Resilience: Navigating Life’s Unthinkable Challenges”
Who is this for?
This talk is tailored for individuals experiencing profound change in their personal or professional lives. They may feel stuck, overwhelmed by uncertainty, or challenged by significant transitions. This audience is seeking inspiration and practical strategies to navigate these changes, foster resilience, and create a positive impact in their environments. They are looking for actionable insights to help them embrace transformation and drive meaningful progress in both their careers and personal journeys.
In this powerful and deeply personal 45-minute keynote, Jody LaVoie shares her transformative journey following the sudden loss of her husband, an event that forever altered her life and the lives of her three daughters. With heartfelt honesty and unwavering strength, Jody recounts the harrowing day when tragedy struck and the profound impact it had on her family and career.
Through her story, Jody explores the complexities of grief, highlighting the importance of commitment and core values in navigating life’s darkest moments. She shares her journey from a full-time mom to the Chairman of a multimillion-dollar company, all while solo parenting and facing unimaginable challenges.
Jody’s inspiring narrative emphasizes resilience, the power of community, and the significance of mental health in overcoming adversity. She discusses practical strategies for maintaining focus during chaos and the vital role of support systems in healing. Attendees will leave with invaluable insights and a renewed sense of purpose, equipped with tools to face their own challenges with courage and grace.
Jody transforms personal tragedy into a message of hope, encouraging everyone to embrace their journey and let commitment and values be their guiding light in times of loss.
Key Takeaways:
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Enhanced Resilience: Gain practical strategies for navigating personal and professional challenges through commitment and core values, fostering strength in the face of adversity.
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Inspiration and Hope: Be inspired by Jody's journey from tragedy to triumph, understanding that grief can lead to personal growth and renewed purpose.
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Practical Tools for Support: Learn how to effectively support grieving colleagues or loved ones, creating a compassionate environment that promotes healing and understanding.
SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
​“Rediscovering You: Crafting a Life Beyond Loss”
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Target Audience: The Bereaved
This transformative workshop is designed for anyone navigating the journey of grief. This session will empower you to reconnect with your identity after loss, using change as a catalyst for growth. Through engaging self-exploration and reflective exercises, you’ll uncover your strengths and passions while building vital support networks. Learn practical strategies for boosting confidence, prioritizing self-care, and crafting a meaningful future. Together, we’ll celebrate resilience and embrace the opportunity to thrive beyond loss, paving the way for personal transformation and renewed purpose.
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Empowered Identity: Participants will discover how to reconnect with their true selves and redefine their identity after loss.
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Supportive Connections: Attendees will learn effective strategies for building and nurturing meaningful relationships that foster healing.
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Personal Growth Tools: Participants will gain practical techniques to enhance self-confidence and cultivate resilience through actionable exercises.
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Self-Care Practices: Attendees will explore essential self-care routines that promote physical and emotional well-being during challenging times.
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Vision for the Future: Participants will leave with a personalized action plan, creating a roadmap for a fulfilling life beyond loss.
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“Beyond Loss: Mastering Change in Every Chapter of Life”
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Target Audience: Anyone Experiencing a Life Transition
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In this inspiring talk, Jody LaVoie delves into the transformative power of life transitions and how to navigate them with grace and resilience. Whether you're experiencing the loss of a loved one, a career shift, or any significant change, Jody invites you to embrace the journey ahead.
With a focus on personal empowerment, she encourages you to explore new perspectives and uncover hidden strengths that emerge during times of uncertainty. Through her heartfelt insights and engaging storytelling, Jody ignites excitement about the possibilities that lie within each transition.
Join Jody to discover how to turn challenges into stepping stones for growth, and learn to master the art of change in every chapter of your life. Embrace the opportunity to create a vibrant new narrative and thrive in your evolving journey.
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Key Takeaways:
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Transform Your Perspective: Uncover how to see life transitions as powerful opportunities for personal growth.
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Build Unshakeable Resilience: Discover the secrets to navigating uncertainty with confidence and grace.
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Reframe Challenges as Possibilities: Learn to view obstacles as gateways to new beginnings and transformative experiences.
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Harness Your Inner Strength: Explore techniques to connect with your core values and authentic self during transitions.
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Craft Your Unique Narrative: Find out how to redefine your life story and embrace a vibrant future filled with possibilities.
CORPORATE PROGRAMS
“Empathy in Action: Supporting Grieving Colleagues in the Workplace”
Target Audience: All Employees​
In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, understanding and supporting grieving colleagues is essential for fostering a compassionate workplace. In this impactful half-day program, your employees will be guided through the vital importance of empathy in the workplace.
Participants will explore the unique challenges faced by grieving employees, uncovering the nuances of loss and its profound impact on work performance. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, attendees will learn effective communication skills, active listening techniques, and empathetic responses to support their colleagues during difficult times.
This workshop goes beyond theory, equipping participants with actionable strategies to create a supportive culture that values emotional well-being. By the end of the session, all will be empowered to implement personal action plans, ensuring that empathy becomes an integral part of their organizational ethos.
Transform your workplace into a haven of understanding and support—because everyone deserves compassion, especially in their moments of need.
Participants Will Walk Away With:
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Practical Strategies to support grieving colleagues and foster an empathetic workplace culture.
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Enhanced Communication Skills, including active listening techniques and empathetic responses.
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A Deeper Understanding of the diverse experiences of grief and its impact on work performance.
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Tools to Create Safe Spaces for open conversations about loss and grief within their teams.
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Personal Action Plans for implementing empathy initiatives and building a supportive network in the workplace.
“Empathy in Action: Essential Strategies for Supporting Bereaved Employees”
Target Audience: Managers
In an increasingly complex workplace, supporting bereaved employees is vital for fostering a compassionate and productive environment. In this impactful half-day workshop, managers will learn essential strategies to navigate the delicate process of supporting team members during times of loss.
Participants will learn how to respond effectively from the moment they receive the call about a death, to informing employees about available bereavement supports, and welcoming them back to the office. Through engaging discussions and practical exercises, managers will develop personalized action plans that address the specific needs of grieving employees.
This workshop will cover critical topics, including recognizing signs of grief, understanding diverse grief responses, and creating a supportive workplace culture. Attendees will leave equipped with a comprehensive roadmap, enabling them to confidently manage check-ins, communicate with empathy, and foster a sense of community during challenging times.
Transform your leadership approach and cultivate a workplace where empathy is at the forefront, ensuring every employee feels valued and supported during their most difficult moments.
Key Takeaways for Managers:
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Effective Communication Techniques to engage with grieving employees sensitively and empathetically.
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Personalized Action Plans tailored to support individual team members through their unique grief journeys.
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Understanding Grief Dynamics, including recognizing signs of grief and its impact on workplace performance.
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Strategies for Fostering a Compassionate Work Environment that promotes openness and support among colleagues.
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Tools for Managing Team Dynamics, including how to inform the team and encourage ongoing dialogue about loss and recovery.
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Jody created The Grief Company to revolutionize the way companies approach and support their employees through the grieving process. Employees are looking for Whole Person Health with mental health being second only to flexible work schedules. Major life events, like loss, have the greatest impact on mental health. The Grief Company is here to address that by taking a modern approach to bereavement policy solutions and tailored employee-centric training and equipping your managers with the tools and skills to be on the frontline when grief strikes.
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