Speaking Out
Untouchable topics, captivating storytelling, and opening minds to grief. Book Leslie Barber for your next event.
The fear of discussing grief has passed.
Leslie alters our concepts of grief: From A taboo TOPIC to a UNIVERSAL source of connection.
Leslie's inspiring storytelling and approachable style removes our fears around an archaic idea that has cost US companies billions. These speaking engagements elevate HR & business professionals to respond and to thrive when the worst thing happens.
What you’ll gain:
3 reasons to embrace the discomfort of grief (and why it's critical for today's managers and leaders)
2 things to do when a colleague or loved one is grieving
1 strategy to keep life moving forward when you grieve.
57% of Americans are grieving.
Prior to the current global health crisis, more than half of Americans reported the death of a loved one in the last three years.*
I am a wife and a mother. Death wrecked my world. Grief made me a warrior.
When Leslie’s husband died, she started a Warrior’s journey.
Leslie's husband, Steve, died of cancer on June 21, 2015 – the longest day of the year and the worst day of her life. Now, Leslie is channeling her own grief into something that helps others: Grief Warrior. The mission of Grief Warrior is to bring recognition, respect and reconnection to the grieving through corporate courses & training, one-on-one & group coaching, and sympathy gifts.
Leslie has spent the last two decades either running her own business or supporting other entrepreneurs running theirs at Intuit QuickBooks. She is published on Entrepreneur.com & Small Biz Daily, is a trained coach by the world-renowned Co-Active Training Institute, and has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.
"Leslie is an outstanding speaker. She perfectly balances message, connection, and inspiration with every audience she's in front of. When she spoke at my conference, the crowd erupted into a standing ovation and she deserved every single clap. Leslie delivers her message like a pro while simultaneously and beautifully touching every single heart."
Julie Gordon White,
CEO, The Well for Women Entrepreneurs, Symposia Conference
“Leslie’s speeches are powerful, inspiring and compelling. She’s able to teach valuable life lessons that the audience could practically apply, but what makes Leslie unique is how powerfully she connects with her audience on a very personal level. Through the power of her words and her own life experiences, she is able to take her audience to a different emotional space and evoke transformation of thought and being. Leslie is an outstanding speaker and story-teller who touches both head and heart.”
Nancy Lee,
VP, Marketing, Kahn Academy
“Leslie’s talk was so brave, authentic, heartfelt, transparent and vulnerable that it profoundly moved the audience. Leslie is sharp, delightful, warm, insightful and on point. I would highly recommend her as a speaker for your next corporate or business event!”
Kai Deering,
Executive Director, LegalShield
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