Two weeks after her brother's funeral, close friends who had attended began reaching out about job opportunities and resume advice. It made perfect sense professionally - they knew she ran a recruitment agency. But it opened Trina's eyes to how challenging it is to know when to return to 'business as usual' when someone's grieving.

Boosted is the podcast that reveals the unwritten rules of professional success that nobody teaches you in school. Hosted by Trina Boos, founder of Boost Academy of Excellence, this show delivers actionable tips to build your professional presence and advance your career through real workplace scenarios and human stories.

In this deeply personal episode, Trina shares her experience after losing her brother unexpectedly at 40. Some colleagues checked in regularly with genuine support. Others never mentioned him again - perhaps worried about overstepping or unsure if bringing it up would be too painful. Here's the uncomfortable truth: when grief and work intersect, most of us have no idea how to respond appropriately.

Trina reveals three practical approaches that actually make a difference: why acknowledging the loss matters more than perfect words, how to provide long-term support when everyone else has moved on, and how to balance respect for privacy with genuine availability. The workplace can either deepen isolation during life's most difficult passages, or it can provide meaningful connection and support.

This episode is essential for anyone who wants to show up meaningfully for colleagues during difficult moments, leaders navigating team dynamics around loss, or anyone supporting someone through grief.

New episodes every other Thursday. Subscribe and discover how to create spaces where both productivity and humanity coexist.

Boosted is brought to you by Boost Academy of Excellence (boostacademyofexcellence.com).

Music by: In the City

Special thanks to: Shahin Nezhad and Sina Sabouri (advisors)