My dad died by suicide when I was 18. At 40, the trauma led me to a career in coaching.

• Lynda Williams channeled the grief from losing her father into pursuing her life's passions.
• Traveling across continents helped her discover her resilience and positive mindset.
• Her career has evolved from hospitality to PR, and now she's a life coach.

Grief is a complex, powerful beast — it can either pull you down or catapult you forward. At 18, I faced the traumatic loss of my father to suicide.