Author, Speaker, Facilitator
Kevin O'Connor
Author, Speaker, Facilitator
I know Kevin’s presentation engaged me. I could sense, the other 130 attendees were engaged as well.
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We need more wonderful stories and presentations like his. In addition to his speaking, he facilitated a marvelous,
stimulating discussion with attendees about a variety of topics.​"
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All speaking topics are available in both in-person presentations, as well as virtual options.
Below is a general description of the topics up for discussion.
Navigating Grief
The Grief Navigator
Kevin offers tools for navigating grief in its many forms—anticipatory, personal, and familial. These talks delve into emotional healing, reconciliation, and utilizing online resources for support.
Identifying as a Gay Man Later in Life
Kevin shares his personal journey of embracing identity later in life, addressing the challenges and triumphs of self-acceptance. These talks offer insight into resilience, authenticity, and navigating identity alongside grief.
Based on Two Floors Above Grief
Explore the profound lessons of growing up above a funeral home. Through heartfelt stories and historical perspectives, Kevin reflects on grief, resilience, and the unique dynamics of family life intertwined with the funeral business.
The Richness and Value of Archived Family Letters
Uncover the stories hidden within family letters. Kevin demonstrates how preserved correspondence enriches genealogy, brings history to life, and deepens our understanding of family narratives.
Education Topics for Schools and Families
Discover how lessons from life, theater, and even a funeral home inform effective school leadership. Kevin provides actionable strategies for building culture, fostering meaningful connections, and leaving lasting impressions as educators.
Writing and book marketing
Kevin guides aspiring authors through the realities of self-publishing. From balancing creativity and business to practical marketing strategies, these talks empower writers to find success in their journey.
Kevin has an awesome, engaging and hilarious approach to his presentation topics.
He also shows his vulnerability, poignancy and emotion as he tells his stories. He went from laughter to tears. So did the audience.
Kevin’s presentation was a revelation to me about what I can learn from letters and artifacts in my family’s collections.
Kevin adeptly explained ways to organize these items to learn more about the characters in his family. I am eager to use his ideas to organize and make sense of my own collections.
His presentation conveyed a warmth about his family and the community in which he lived.
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I found him and his stories to be very relatable.
A Bit About Me
Kevin O’Connor doesn’t just study grief—he’s lived it as an educator, parent, gay man, and someone who grew up above a funeral home. Loss has shaped his life in profound ways. Instead of letting grief silence him, Kevin has turned it into a source of connection, healing, and purpose.
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Through his work as a grief coach, speaker, and bestselling author, Kevin helps people navigate loss with honesty, warmth, and humor. His coaching sessions provide a compassionate space for individuals to process their emotions, find meaning in their grief, and take steps toward healing. His digital grief guides offer accessible, actionable advice for those struggling to move forward.
And his Amazon bestselling book, Two Floors Above Grief, brings his personal journey to life, weaving together family letters, memories, and reflections on love and loss.
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As The Grief Navigator, Kevin channels social media to create a community for those grieving. He shares insights, personal stories, and encouragement that remind people they are not alone. His content resonates deeply with those searching for understanding in a world that often rushes past grief.
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Whether through one-on-one coaching, speaking engagements, online resources, or his deeply moving writing, Kevin helps people navigate loss—not by forgetting, but by learning to carry grief in a way that honors love and life.
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At the heart of Kevin’s work is a simple truth: grief doesn’t end, but it can change. And through his support, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
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