“How an organisation responds to grief is a litmus test of its values. People feel supported and stay, or the absence of care and move on.” — Jess Goyder
Organisations and Leadership
Grief is part of every workplace. When loss is unseen and unsupported, it shows up in presenteeism, reduced effectiveness, overwhelm and fractured team dynamics. When it’s understood, contained and acknowledged, people think more clearly, make better decisions and re-engage in a way that fits their reality rather than a false timeline.
I support organisations, leaders and employees to navigate grief, loss and change in ways that strengthen the organisation rather than erode it. How an organisation responds to grief is a litmus test of its values: people either feel supported and remain loyal, or remember the absence of care and often move on. The risks of getting this wrong are clear – irrevocable loss of trust, loss of talent and avoidable disruption. Getting it right strengthens teams and systems, builds confidence and long-term commitment. It’s also a chance for organisations to act with straightforward humanity.
Talks, Webinars and Training
All sessions are tailored to your context and the needs of your people.
Webinar (60 minutes)
A practical introduction to grief in the workplace – suitable for teams, managers and staff groups.
In-person Talk (90 minutes)
A deeper exploration of grief, leadership and organisational impact, with space for questions and real-world application.
Training (2.5 hours)
A structured workshop for leaders, HR and those in key supporting roles, including Executive Assistants. Builds clarity, confidence and the ability to support others through loss and change.
Tailored sessions
Longer or fully customised sessions can be designed for selected organisations.
Executive and Leadership Support
Organisations often seek support at moments of major loss, transition or difficult change. This is the point at which my work is especially effective.
I offer discreet, specialist one-to-one support for senior leaders, founders, CEOs and those in high-responsibility roles. This includes:
The Grief Recovery Method®
Specialist sessions focused on clarity, emotional regulation and decision-making
Support during periods of loss, disruption or complex organisational change
This work helps leaders think clearly, communicate well and navigate demanding circumstances without losing themselves or their teams.
“This was honestly one of the most impactful, thought-provoking, well-supported and thoughtfully delivered sessions I’ve ever attended (and I’ve been around a while!). Thank you doesn’t even cover it. I am so grateful you brought Jess Goyder in to present and lead this amazing session. I’m sure it is the start of many important conversations for so many of us. Absolutely superb. Thank you”.
Helen Rees, EA to CEO and Board at Parkrun
Next Steps
If you’d like to explore what would support your organisation, you can book a short conversation. I keep my organisational workload intentionally small so the work remains thoughtful and effective.