Sustaining a Human-Centered Workplace by Navigating Grief and Preventing Burnout.
Dr. Korie Leigh, PhD
Healthcare Keynote Speaker | Corporate Resilience & Leadership
Grief-Informed Workplace Culture
Research-grounded storytelling and practical tools that help organizations support people through stress, loss, and high-pressure environments – without losing empathy or performance.
Why Event Organizers Book Dr. Leigh:
Healthcare and corporate professionals face constant exposure to extreme stress, trauma, and other complex emotional challenges- yet most leadership training ignores the human cost of caring.
Dr. Korie Leigh bridges clinical expertise and lived experience, helping healthcare and corporate audiences:
Healthcare Conferences & Clinical Leadership Events
Designed for:
- Hospital leadership summits
- Nursing & physician conferences
- Behavioral health events
- Hospice care organizations
- Healthcare workforce wellbeing programs
Popular Outcomes:
- Grief-informed leadership frameworks
- Clinician burnout prevention
- Communication tools for high-stakes patient care
Corporate Leadership & HR Conferences
Ideal for:
- HR leadership summits
- Corporate wellness & resilience events
- Women in leadership conferences
- Corporate communications & culture programs
- Executive retreats
Popular Outcomes:
- Navigating loss, change, and uncertainty at work
- Building psychologically safe teams
- Leading through emotional complexity without burnout
Previous Partners Include:
Signature Keynotes
Grief-Informed Leadership in Healthcare
How hospitals and clinical teams can create cultures that acknowledge loss, prevent burnout, and sustain compassionate care.
The Human Side of Care: Preventing Secondary Trauma
Practical frameworks for clinicians navigating emotional overload while maintaining professional presence.
Communication Tools for Hard Conversations
Language and strategies for navigating grief, illness, and complex patient interactions with clarity and humanity.
Trainings & Workshops
Interactive workshops & trainings cover:
- Preventing Burnout Before It Escalates
- Navigate Difficult Conversations with Confidence
- Building Grief-Informed Leadership Skills
- Turning Emotional Strain into Sustainable Resilience
- Improving Team Connections Without “Wellness Overload”
Popular Outcomes:
- Participants walk away with clear language for hard conversations
- Practical strategies for emotional regulation
- Concrete ways to strengthen resilience and connection
In the News:
Advanced Degrees, Certifications, & Trainings:
Ph.D., Integral & Transpersonal Psychology
M.A., Transpersonal Psychology
M.A., Thanatology/Community Public Health
B.A., Child Life
Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach
Compassionate Bereavement Care® provider
Associate Professor
Author
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