Session Title:
Grief in the Workplace: Beyond "I am sorry"

September 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

SLATER HEGLIN

SlaterHeglin

Session Description:

What does a 25-year-old know about grief? More than you might expect. After experiencing personal loss, creating a grief-focused Bible Study curriculum, becoming a Certified Grief Coach, and supporting his teams through grief, Slater Heglin brings both empathy and practical insight to navigating grief in the workplace.

In this session, Slater challenges organizations to stop avoiding grief and start leading with compassion. Through storytelling, research-backed strategies, and actionable tools, participants will learn how to recognize grief triggers, support employees effectively, and build a culture that allows people to show up as their full selves. Attendees will leave with practical, sustainable approaches for prioritizing human well-being while strengthening organizational culture.

If we don’t talk about grief in the workplace, who will? Thank you for joining the conversation. Today, you’re helping your organization take a meaningful step toward compassionate, people-first leadership.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Preparation: Equip leaders with the tools to respond to grief effectively before it happens
  2. Permission: Create a workplace where grief is acknowledged without stigma or fear
  3. Presence: Showing up matters… Ensure consistent, compassionate support beyond the initial loss.
Slater Heglin is a leadership speaker, business leader, nonprofit founder, and business owner who is passionate about equipping organizations to lead with both excellence and compassion. He serves as Assistant Vice President – Customer Service, Marketing, and Training at Grant County Bank in Ulysses, Kansas. Slater holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Education and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Fort Hays State University and is a Certified Grief Coach. He is the Founder and President of Keep Life Jumping 4 Kay, Inc. and owner of SignGypsies–SWKS. Slater speaks on leadership, grief, and branding, advocating for a compassionate workplace culture in all organizations.
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