Head of Motion at Ogilvy, Sally Miller on Grief, Loss, Caregiving, Resilience & Leading with Empathy

In this episode of the emPOWER Breakfast Podcast, Athene Parker is joined by emPOWER’s first guest speaker of 2025, the incredible Sally Miller, for a deeply moving conversation about caregiving, resilience, grief and compassionate leadership.Sally reflects on a life and career shaped by strength, humour, empathy and connection. She speaks candidly about caring for her mother, who is living with advanced dementia, sharing the emotional realities of family caregiving an experience faced by so many people, yet still rarely spoken about openly within workplaces and leadership culture.Alongside her deeply personal story, Sally also reflects on defining and challenging moments from her impressive career in the advertising and media industries, exploring how vulnerability, emotional honesty and compassion have shaped both her leadership style and personal resilience.Together, Athene and Sally discuss:Dementia and family caregivingResilience, grief and emotional wellbeingCompassionate leadership and empathy at workWomen in advertising and mediaNavigating loss and major life changesEmotional intelligence and authentic connectionBalancing caregiving alongside career and leadershipFinding joy, humour and humanity during difficult timesThis is a powerful and uplifting conversation about care, resilience and the importance of leading, and living with empathy. Sally's is a huge story and she's only just beginning her second act.The chat is woven around a trip down a musical memory lane. Sit back, relax and enjoy. 🎧✨Tracks:Bow Wow Wow - Go Wild In The CountrySex Pistols - Who Killed BambiLudovico Einaudi - The Earth PreludeStevie Wonder - Isn’t She LovelySnatam Kaur - Long Time SunThe emPOWER Breakfast - Sally Miller Spotify PlaylistWe asked Sally to share some of her go-to resources that bring her knowledge and comfort. Take a look below.Resources/Links:Gabby Bernstein InstagramAudible Books:Manifest by Rosie NafousiThe Goddess Path by Kirsty GallagherA New Earth by Eckhart TolleDare I Say It by Naomi WattsThis is Dyslexia by Kate GriggsMenopausing by Davina McCall & Dr Naomi PotterAm I Enough: Mark Your Mirror & Change Your Life by Marisa PeerThe Power of Now by Eckhart TolleClear Thinking by Shane ParrishMy Dyslexia by Philip SchultzLiving from a Place of Surrender by Michael A. SingerThe Mindful Body by Ellen LangerAlchemy by Rory SutherlandOh, Miriam! by Miriam MargolyesHappy Mind, Happy Life by Dr Rangan ChatterjeeSally Miller, caregiving, dementia care, family caregiving, compassionate leadership, emotional resilience, women in advertising, women in media, grief and loss, empathy in leadership, emotional wellbeing, authentic leadership, leadership podcast, dementia awareness, caregiving and work, resilience, women in leadership, empowerment podcast, emotional intelligence, workplace wellbeing. Relationship loss. Bereavement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.