Liesel Mertes is an acclaimed workplace empathy expert. After experiencing her own loss, Liesel emerged with a deep understanding of what employees need to feel supported at work after a disruptive life event. As the Founder of Handle With Care, Liesel works with groups who want to boost employee satisfaction as well as attract and retain better talent.

Liesel engages with organizations around the globe, where her programs have been utilized by tech companies, government agencies and RV manufacturers (just to name a few).

Liesel’s expertise is broad – death and loss, diagnosis, relationship changes and life’s inevitable curveballs – and no disruption is considered less significant. On these topics, Liesel is a dedicated speaker, writer, workplace consultant and host of the Handle With Care podcast. 

A calming presence in stressful situations, Liesel provides tools for organizations to help their employees survive, stabilize and thrive in the aftermath of adversity.