Category Archives: Conflict Management Coaching

Some of us are more comfortable than others at reaching out after a conflict. Timing, feeling ready, courage and other factors determine when and whether to initiate a clarifying and mending conversation with the other person. What needs to be … Continue reading →

Many of us are able to identify the types of behaviours, actions, attitudes, etc. that lead to conflict. However, the root of why certain ‘hot buttons’ provoke us is not always clear. As a consequence, we lack the wherewithal to … Continue reading →

One way some of us assert ourselves and our viewpoints is to put the other person down. We may, for instance, demean their actions, their character, their rationale and so on. Doing so does not elevate us to a powerful … Continue reading →

Whether or not we directly communicate to the other person when in conflict (or before or after it is evolving), it is usual that our bodies are conveying messages. The exact emotions and thoughts may not be directly expressed. However, … Continue reading →

At times the other person in our conflicts might try to make amends and we feel resistant. It may be because we need more than she or he says by way of apologizing. Or, it may be too long after … Continue reading →