One of the difficult things to do when we feel undermined and challenged by what someone says or does is to step back before reacting. Our amygdala is ‘hijacked’ and the wherewithal to think before reacting seems to escape us. … Continue reading
I really like this expression – finding our voice – and in discussing it with friends I realize it has different meanings depending on the person and the context. As a mediator and conflict management coach I have experienced how … Continue reading
It happens that many of us put others’ needs ahead of ourselves in many contexts – including when it comes to our interpersonal conflicts. We may tend to accommodate what the other person wants and essentially, ignore what is important … Continue reading
Since the New Year I seem to have an increase in the number of conflict management coaching clients who started 2017 with hopes of moving on from hurts they experienced in their interpersonal conflicts. These disputes may be with partners, … Continue reading
You have likely heard the expression “Say what you mean and mean what you say” and there are a number of references to its derivation. One of them may be found in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: The Hatter opened his … Continue reading