About Lori Barr

Founder, Empathic Communications

Lori Barr specializes in helping HR leaders and organizations navigate the challenges of supporting employees through grief, change, and workplace transitions. With over two decades of experience spanning corporate sales, program management, and professional counseling, Lori blends her expertise to create compassionate and resilient workplace cultures.

Lori holds a Master’s in Counselor Education and certifications as a Grief Educator, Mediator, and Health and Well-being Coach. This unique combination of credentials and real-world experience equips her to provide evidence-based, actionable strategies tailored to the needs of HR professionals and People- focused leaders and their teams.

Empathy Meets Expertise
Lori’s work focuses on creating grief-informed and emotionally resilient workplaces where employees feel supported through life’s challenges—whether navigating personal losses, job transitions, or organizational changes. By delivering engaging workshops, customized consulting, and leadership training, Lori ensures organizations have the tools to foster emotional resilience and well-being.

Global Impact
Having worked with organizations worldwide, Lori has supported businesses through significant transitions and guided leaders in addressing the often-overlooked emotional impacts of workplace change.

A Trusted Partner for HR Professionals and People Leaders
Lori’s approach combines compassion with practical insights, empowering HR and People leaders to build teams that thrive during challenging times. She thoroughly believes, through outcomes and experience, that fostering emotional literacy and flexibility is the key to healthier, more productive workplaces.