EEC 423: Life After Loss: The Energy of Now, with Pamela Steele

About this episode

Pamela Steele discusses her journey through loss and the insights gained from her experiences and her book.

Pamela Steele, PhD, is an educational psychologist, certified mediator, and conflict resolution trainer who helps people communicate effectively and define practical, realistic ways to meet challenges head-on. How did you get from where you started professionally to where you are today? What inspired you to write your book? What personality characteristics do you believe have supported your growth and survival, given all the losses you've experienced? What do you hope people will take away from reading your book or hearing this interview? Pamela Steele Pamela Steele, PhD, is an educational psychologist, certified mediator, and conflict resolution trainer who helps people communicate effectively and define practical, realistic ways to meet challenges head-on. She has held executive leadership roles in four industries: Education, Financial, Media, and Healthcare. Pamela is the Managing Partner of Navigate Grief, through which she has supported clients through end-of-life discussions and decision-making and facilitated workshops on Living Deeply, Dying Well. Dr. Steele is the author of Nights of Hunger: A Cocktail of Grief, Dreams and Dating for Old-Ass Women. Excellent Executive…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Katrina Burrus

Guest: Pamela Steele

Topics covered

• grief
• communication
• personal growth
• conflict resolution
• leadership

Keywords

• grief
• communication
• conflict resolution
• personal growth
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Navigate Grief

Books & works: Nights of Hunger: A Cocktail of Grief, Dreams and Dating for Old-Ass Women

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