Episode 22 | Rachel Kodanaz - Navigating grief in the workplace

On this week’s Filled With Gold Widow Podcast, Rachel Kodanaz and I talk about navigating grief in the workplace.

Rachel is a heart-minded professional specializing in current and relevant approaches in support of individuals and workplaces following a loss or trauma. She is a best-selling author, seasoned keynote speaker, and business consultant.

She has served on many grief-related boards of directors and has published numerous articles, blogs, podcasts, and has appeared on Good Morning America. Her books include best-selling Living with Loss One Day at a Time, Finding Peace, One Piece at a Time:  What to do with your and a loved one’s personal possessions and Grief in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide for Being Prepared.

She lives a healthy lifestyle in Colorado pursuing physical adventures including the Hawaiian Ironman and providing emergency medical technician (EMT) services to the community.

 Listen in to our discussion about: 

- Rachel’s widow story

- Working in corporate, grieving, and soloparenting her young daughter

- Her mission to support grievers and those supporting them in the workplace

- Bereavement policies are made to be broken!

- Self-advocacy and compassion in the workplace

Links:

website: www.rachelkodanaz.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingWithLossOneDayAtATime

Linkedin: Rachel Kodanaz  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rkodanaz/

Instagram: rkodanaz

Twitter: @rachelkodanaz

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