Speaking & Workshops
Are you a grief friendly workplace?
Most workplaces are not prepared to support employees through grief… and that has a real human cost, as well as an organisational one. Bereaved employees can feel invisible, unsupported and pressured to "get back to normal" long before they're ready.
I work with organisations to change this.
Through bespoke workshops, keynotes and training, I help teams and leaders create environments where grief is met with understanding, not awkwardness — so your people feel supported when it matters most.
About Emma…
I bring something rare to this work…
The combination of lived experience, legal expertise and therapeutic training, all in one person.
When my husband died of cancer in 2016, leaving me widowed with two young daughters, I experienced firsthand how much a supportive workplace really matters. That experience, combined with my background as a Wills and Probate solicitor and my training as a qualified integrative counsellor, certified Grief Educator and BACP registered member, shapes everything I bring to organisations.
I regularly work with legal firms, financial institutions and professional organisations — including the Association of Lifetime Lawyers, SOLLA, Investec and St James' Place — helping teams and leaders respond to grief with confidence and compassion.
Recent talks
Various workshops and webinars about grief and Sadmin paperwork:
“How to be Better Prepared for Death” for Brace (June 2021)
“Vulnerable Clients and Grief” for Investec Planning Teams (September 2022)
“Vulnerable Clients and Grief” for Dorset & Hampshire SOLLA Regional meeting (October 2022)
“Grief and how it might affect your clients” for Society of Later Life Advisers (January 2023)
“Wills and Sadmin” for BritLEAD (25 January 2024)
“Grief Models and Self Care” and “Practical Hints and Tips” bespoke staff training session for Managers and a general Espresso “Introduction to Grief” staff information session for Charles Stanley (January / February 2024)
“Sorting out your Sadmin papers”Purple Pain Fibromyalgia group (April 2024)
“Finding Rainbows after the Storm” lived experience presentation and “Sadmin training” workshop for Hinkley Point Mental Health Buddies conference (May 2024)
“Health LPA's and Advanced Decisions - End of Life Planning” for HCR Legal LLP (June 2024)
“Taking Charge: How to Protect Your Future with Wills and Powers of Attorney” for clients of Clear Cut Financial Planners (June 2024)
“Planning Well for End of Life - a Widow’s Perspective” for Society of Later Life Aadvisers (October 2024)
Three speaking slots at the Clean & Tidy show (October 2024)
“Why there are no Stages of Grief” for members of the Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers (January 2025)
“Working in Probate” Community Call for members of the Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers (March 2025)
“Why there are No Stages of Grief, a guide for supporting clients or anyone grieving change” for St James’s Place (April 2025)
Masterclass: “Grief – recognising how grief may impact your client and practical tips on how to help them” for Association of Lifetime Lawyers (September 2025)
What the audience says
Emma’s determination, spirit and compassion cannot fail to inspire. She empowers people to follow in her footsteps and look for the positives in life.
“I was really moved by your talk… I really appreciated you sharing your heart-breaking yet inspirational story… thank you again for taking the time to give such a brilliant talk.”
“Gripping, educational and emotional”
“It’s refreshing to have a speaker who is so passionate.”
“Sincere and helpful”
Speaking Topics
Emma delivers bespoke impactful presentations and workshops that combine her professional background and her therapeutic and lived experience.
Drawing on her former career as a solicitor and her training as a grief counsellor, she helps organisations understand how to better support both staff and clients through difficult times.
Popular speaking topics include:
Understanding grief in the workplace - Why traditional approaches don't work and how to create genuinely supportive environments
Essential life administration guidance - How professionals can help clients navigate end-of-life paperwork with compassion and clarity
Supporting bereaved clients - Essential considerations when working with potentially vulnerable clients during their most difficult times
Difficult conversations that matter - How to discuss sensitive topics with confidence and compassion
More Feedback…
"Many thanks for your talk – it was good for getting fee earners to understand there is more to be covered than just the legal documents, and that is relevant to a good service for clients. I do think that having insight on grief is relevant to the Wellbeing support we offer employees in the firm generally, but also clients other than just in the Private Client team. You are very brave to be open about your own experiences of loss, planning and grieving."
"Emma's background as a non-practicing solicitor and her extensive work with vulnerable adults, combined with her personal journey, provided our clients with invaluable insights and compelling next steps to protect their future. Emma, your dedication and expertise have provided exactly the kind of education and inspiration we aimed to deliver. Thank you for being a beacon of knowledge and empathy."