Dora Carpenter, CPC
COACH | TRAINER | AUTHOR | SPEAKER | MENTOR
- International Coaching Federation (ICF) Accredited Coaching Education Provider
- From Grief to Gratitude Coach Certification Program
- Workplace Grief Coach Certification Program
- Grief and the Next Mile Framework
- Grief TV | IOPGC Streaming on The Roku Channel
- Udemy Course Instructor
- International Grief Coaching Awareness Day
- Wisdom Nuggets by Dora Series
- Grief Talk Revolution: It's Time to Talk About the Elephant in the Room Endorsed by Jack Canfield, Chicken Soup for the Soul
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Former Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway® Trainer
“She’s all about life, grief, business, and so much more.”
Everything in life is temporary, including life itself. Decide to say Yes to the gift of now.
Decide to Say Yes to the Gift of Now: Shifting the Narrative of Loss, Grief, and Living Awake
Loss teaches us life is fragile. Grief teaches us love matters. Living awake teaches us to notice both.
COMING JULY 2026
“A woman who spent decades helping others navigate loss and grief ended up writing a book that reminds people how precious life is. That's a beautiful full-circle moment.”
Excited to Feature Dora Carpenter, CPC, Founder & CEO of the Institute of Professional Grief Coaching, on the cover of The Inc Magazine as one of "The 10 Most Influential Black Women in Business to Follow in 2025."
"She turned a corporate ‘no’ into her personal ‘yes’—launching one of the first ICF-accredited grief coach certification programs to support others in their healing journey."
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"Wisdom Nuggets By Dora" is a heartfelt series by Dora Carpenter, dedicated to providing compassionate insights on navigating life's most challenging moments, especially those related to grief and loss. Drawing on decades of experience as a grief coach, author, and mentor. Referred to as the "Petite Pages Author," Dora offers short yet powerful reflections that serve as guiding lights for anyone seeking comfort, understanding, and resilience. Through her unique blend of empathy, wisdom, and practical advice, Dora helps readers transform their pain into purpose, finding strength and hope amid sorrow. Whether you're dealing with personal loss, supporting a grieving loved one, or simply searching for inspiration in difficult times, "Wisdom Nuggets By Dora" is your companion on the path to healing and growth. Visit often as this is one of her favorite retirement pasttimes.
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"The innovator of a non-therapeutic and heart-centered approach to helping individuals navigate loss, embrace life's transitions, and say Yes to the gift of now."
As Founder of the Institute of Professional Grief Coaching (IOPGC), creator of the ICF-accredited From Grief to Gratitude Coach Certification Program, founder of GRIEF TV, and developer of the Grief and the Next Mile™ Framework, Dora has spent decades helping individuals and organizations understand that grief is not something to be fixed. It is a human experience to be honored.
Drawing from her years in the death care profession, her work with thousands of individuals impacted by loss, and her own life experiences, Dora's message has evolved beyond grief alone. Through her writing, speaking, and educational programs, she encourages people to embrace the gift of now, discover meaning in life's transitions, and intentionally choose how they will spend the years they have left.
Dora is a certified professional coach, author, speaker, and former licensed Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway® trainer. Her book, Grief Talk Revolution: It's Time to Talk About the Elephant in the Room, was endorsed by Jack Canfield, co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. She has also served on the webinar faculty of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).
Reach Out to Dora Carpenter | dora@doracarpenter.com
