Caring for Your Crews - Recovery Friendly Workplace

Caring for Your Crews - Recovery Friendly Workplaces

Substance use doesn’t start on the jobsite—but it often shows up there. Most companies aren’t built to handle it well, and that’s where this session comes in. Led by Brett Lovins of Sober Curious Consulting, “Building a Recovery Ready Workplace in Construction” is a powerful, practical look at how small culture shifts can make a big impact. You’ll learn how to spot the signs, support your team, and create a workplace where recovery is respected—not stigmatized. Brett brings personal experience, professional insight, and real-world tools to help you reduce risk, retain talent, and build a safer, more supportive environment. If you’re ready to lead with empathy and make your crew stronger from the inside out, this session is for you.

Brett Lovins is the founder of Sober Curious Consulting and a passionate advocate for Recovery Friendly Workplaces. With over 25 years of leadership experience and a personal journey in long-term recovery, Brett blends empathy with expertise to help organizations create cultures of support and safety. He’s a Certified Recovery Coach, a Certified Facilitator in Addiction Awareness for HR, and trained in Crucial Conversations and Dare to Lead™. His work began at Cisco Systems, where he pioneered recovery-friendly initiatives that reshaped company culture and opened doors for employees seeking help. FREE to AGC Members

Bellingham Golf & CC (3729 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA 98225)

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