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Over 25 years ago, I began my hospice career as a volunteer. Since then I have worked
in many capacities leading a variety of teams and departments including volunteers, social workers, bereavement, and education. I
am a Certified Thanatologist (CT): Death, Dying and Bereavement through the Association
for Death, Education and Counseling and hold Master degrees in Education and Social Work. I feel honored to have received
the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s (NHPCO) “Heart of Hospice Award” for developing
innovative programs to meet the needs of caregivers and the bereaved. I have also worked as a psychotherapist in private practice
with a specialty in grief and loss, personal growth and development and substance abuse. For 7 years I
served in leadership positions with NHPCO including the national section leader for Volunteers and Volunteer Managers as well
as the section leader for Social Workers. I was instrumental in the creation and evolution of NHPCO’s Manager Development
Program; a comprehensive education series for managers working in end-of-life care. My most recent endeavor has been
as co-creator and faculty in the 2-day intensive program Leadership in Everyday Life: Confronting the Ego and Managing
the Mind developed to assist people in all areas of life to maximize their potential. This project evolved into a book
and workbook entitled Leadership in Everday Life: It Really is All About You, now available for sale at www.Amazon.com. When I am not working on my next book The No BS (Business
Sabotaging) Book for Managers, I frequently provide workshops and keynote
presentations at state and national conferences known to be both motivating and challenging. My commitment to focusing
on skills development, coaching for noticeable and positive change and defining/delivering exceptional customer service has
provided me with countless opportunites to provide trainings and retreats for staff and volunteers of hospital and hospice
programs nationally. My message: job performance is a matter of personal
integrity. Gary
Gardia, MEd, LCSW, CT 435-669-4239
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