EP26: Navigating Cancer, Coping With Grief, And Accepting Help With Kim Hamer

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Are you or someone you know dealing with cancer or loss Then tune in to this episode with Kim Hamer as she shares how she was able to navigate around her husband apos s sickness and death plus tips on how you can show you care without fear of doing or saying the wrong things Key takeaways to listen forThings you shouldn apos t say to someone dealing with cancer or lossThe value of having a solid support networkAdvice for leaders who have employees with cancer in the workplaceWhy it apos s essential to go through a healthy grieving processMotivations behind quot 100 Acts of Love quot Resources mentioned in this episodeAmerican Cancer Society100 Acts of Love by Kim HamerAbout Kim HamerOn April 16 2009 Kim Hamer watched her 44-yr-old husband take his last breath During his illness and after his death she was amazed by the helpful ways their coworkers bosses friends and family supported them Kim started calling their kind actions quot acts of love quot After the death of her husband Kim an HR leader noticed how little guidance leaders received when navigating cancer health crisis or death on their team She knew their lack of knowledge negatively affected morale employee engagement and productivity She set out to change that Combining her personal experience with her professional knowledge and leadership skills Kim launched her business to support leaders and coworkers when cancer or any health crisis affects a team member Kim Hamer is the author of 100 Acts of Love A Girlfriend apos s Guide to Loving Your Friend through Cancer or Loss an easy-to-read book filled with 100 practical quick and effective ways to support a friend or coworker She apos s also an HR leader and speaker living in Los Angeles where she tries not to bother her relatively well-behaved college-aged children Connect with KimWebsite 100 Acts of LoveLinkedIn Kim Hamer PHRSupport the show Want to learn more about us Visit our website at www periodtopause com or send an email to amanda periodtopause com Follow us on Instagram periodtopauseJoin our Facebook Group Period to Pause