When a team loses a colleague: navigating grief at work - with Kathryn Jacob

Got a question for The NABS Podcast? *tw: grief and bereavement* **Kathryn Jacob OBE is CEO of Pearl & Dean and one of adland’s most influential leaders. A committed NABS supporter and DEI advocate, Kathryn opens up about bereavement, leadership and the pressure to appear perfect at work.** Kathryn and her team are currently processing the sad and sudden lost of a much-loved team member. In this vulnerable and supportive chat, Kathryn talks about supporting herself and others through this most difficult of times, and how they've called upon the NABS team to offer professional support. As with life, there's light and shade throughout this engaging chat, with Kathryn also getting real about smashing perfectionism at work, and why the industry needs to support NABS - including her favourite NABS memories. Key takeaways: - Grief is personal and non-linear, so there is no single right way to support somebody through it. - Leaders build trust when they acknowledge mistakes and let go of the expectation of perfection. - Great teams share responsibility and support one another when somebody needs help. Mentioned in this episode: - NABS grief support and workplace resources - Contact the NABS Advice Line and Support Team - Explore NABS workshops and training - Join the NABS Yay List - Walk and Talk for NABS 2027 Support the show **We are NABS.** And we're here for you - for the great stuff, the tough stuff and everything in between. As an independent charity, we're set on advancing the mental wellness of our industry and helping everyone find their way forward - wherever they're starting from.  👋  Need a helping hand? We're right here.  🌻 Group workshops or in-house training? Sign up to our sessions.  🤝  Industry events or networking? Check out our calendar.  📞 Sounding board on promotions, redundancies, parental leave - life in general? Here's how we can help. **More** Find out how you can support NABS Sign up to the NABS newsletter Follow NABS on LinkedIn Watch NABS Talks on YouTube