Category Archives: Conflict Coaching

We alone are responsible for how we interact. We own our reactions, our judgments, our emotions, our expectations and our hopes. Sometimes though, we respond in ways that reflect instead our denial or refusal to accept our contribution. How are … Continue reading →

Just as it is important to be prepared for potential conflict (see Being Prepared for Potential Conflict), it is also important to be careful and thoughtful about how we respond to pushback. That is, we may, at times, put more … Continue reading →

There are loads of things in life that many of us have the luxury to carefully prepare for – meals, all sorts of social events, travel, study, work assignments, purchasing houses or other assets, celebrations, death, funerals and so on. … Continue reading →

In some households, workplaces, Boards, communities and so on the lack of peaceful relationships takes an enormous toll on those involved and others around us, too. We may crave peace but feel helpless to know how to build it. We … Continue reading →

Some couples, families and work teams state – with apparent pride – “we never fight”. However, this may translate into a lack of acceptance that conflict is normal and that fighting for or over things important to us is part … Continue reading →