Episode #40: The Integrity Of Caregiving

Episode #40: The Integrity Of Caregiving

This week, we are joined by the dynamic Jeffrey Klubeck — communication professor, author, coach, and founder of Get A Klu, Inc. Jeffrey’s expertise in soft skills development has touched entrepreneurs and high-performance teams in 14 countries across 4 continents. He is the author of The Integrity Game® and the Get A Klu in 52 Soft Skills Book Series.

On this episode, Jeffrey shares his deeply personal caregiving experiences during the pre-vaccine COVID pandemic, when he cared for his parents in their final months, losing them just three weeks apart. With a mix of humor, reflection, and honesty, he dives into the lessons he learned, the strength he found, and the profound impact caregiving has had on his life. Jeffrey also discusses how his professional work in productivity, accountability, and personal growth ties into his caregiving story. He emphasizes the importance of integrity, both in the workplace and in our personal lives, and offers practical insights for caregivers navigating tough emotional and logistical challenges.

 

Key Takeaways

The Power of Integrity: Jeffrey’s approach to caregiving and professional coaching is grounded in integrity—showing up authentically, whether for a loved one or a client.

Soft Skills and Caregiving: How communication, emotional intelligence, and productivity frameworks can support caregivers during difficult times.

Personal Insights: Jeffrey opens up about balancing caregiving with his career and the lessons that came from caring for his parents during their final days.

Finding Growth in Loss: Despite experiencing immense grief, Jeffrey shares how caregiving led to personal and professional growth.

 

About Jeffrey Klubeck

Jeffrey Klubeck is an un-retired professor of communication at San Diego State University and a world-class coach. He is the founder of Get A Klu, Inc., a company specializing in productivity and accountability for small businesses and solo-preneurs. Known for his fast-paced and humor-filled speaking style, Jeffrey challenges audiences to look within and take ownership of their personal and professional growth.

His books, The Integrity Game® and the Get A Klu in 52 Soft Skills Book Series, provide actionable frameworks for developing essential skills, building trust, and achieving success.

 

Connect with Jeffrey Klubeck

Website: www.theintegritygame.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/getaklu/

Email: jeff@theintegritygame.com

Follow: Jeffrey shares thought-provoking content on integrity, soft skills, and personal growth across his channels—stay connected for more insights!

 

Connect With Hosts:

Email: caregiverslikeuspodcast@gmail.com

Website: https://caregiverslike.us/

Become A Guest: https://caregiverslike.us/share-your-journey/

 

Don’t miss this heartfelt and insightful episode! Listen now and join the conversation about caregiving, personal growth, and the integrity it takes to show up when it matters most