Jody LaVoie, Founder, Widows in the Workplace, Widow Coach
- Jody LaVoie is the Founder of Widows in the Workplace.
- She has previously successfully sold a multi-million dollar supply chain/logistics company to Private Equity.
Podcast
Overview
In this episode of The Brand Called You, Jody LaVoie talks about supporting widows in the workplace and being a widow coach. She discusses the tragic loss of her husband and the challenges of suddenly running his business as a grieving single mother. Jody covers topics like rebuilding her confidence, creating a support network, and learning to give herself grace. She shares the obstacles widows face in the workplace and advice on how companies can assist grieving employees.
00:34- About Jody LaVoie
- Jody LaVoie is the Founder of Widows in the Workplace.
- She has previously successfully sold a multi-million dollar supply chain/logistics company to Private Equity.
- Jody is a Widow Coach and a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization.
02:11- What were some of the biggest challenges you faced when you took over the business? And how did you overcome them?
- I had a PR challenge to address as the media falsely claimed we were downsizing, harming customer and investor confidence.
- I had to reconstruct the executive team to support the change in business after losing key leadership roles and needing new skills to lead the company.
- I built an advisory board and support network of experienced leaders through YPO who could provide critical advice and an empathetic ear as I navigated uncharted waters.
13:09- What are some of the leadership lessons you learned through your journey?
- Most important is to believe in yourself – I knew I had the skills and confidence to step into a leadership role, even without prior business experience.
- Be fully present wherever you are – I was able to focus at work knowing my kids were cared for at home.
- Give yourself grace and flexibility – Unusual things will surface on top of a full plate, and that’s okay. Look how much you have accomplished already. Give yourself a pep talk.
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Learn more about Jody LaVoie: LinkedIn
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- Jody LaVoie is the Founder of Widows in the Workplace.
- She has previously successfully sold a multi-million dollar supply chain/logistics company to Private Equity.
- Jody is a Widow Coach and a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization.
