Witnessing Grief with Author, Holly Margl

Loss is universal, inevitable, life-changing, and transformational. There is an urgent
need, particularly now, to respond to personal and collective grief. A silent and
overwhelming sorrow follows loss that is largely ignored rather than integrated. How can coaches be ready to authentically and meaningfully witness grief to support the process of healing and transformation? Let’s explore how coaches can mirror and participate in a reciprocal, life-affirming exchange.

When someone shares their story of grief, we see ourselves reflected on their face
and in their voice. Suddenly, we’re confronted with mortality, ours, and our loved
ones. We may be tempted to back away or offer a platitude and return to the illusion of ordinary life and complacent coaching. But what would it mean to look beyond the tragic story and be with the griever, and what does it take to do so?
The ICF competencies help us employ our exchange as a transformational tool for
the griever, and the Enneagram helps us em