Ep 140: Resolving Conflict

We are all changing. Sometimes we’re doing it on purpose- setting goals that require us to think and feel and act differently, goals that require us to evolve and grow. Sometimes we’re changing in reaction to the world and the people around us. The one thing we know for sure is that change is constant… and sometimes really hard. With change often comes conflict; with ourselves and with others. Since change is guaranteed, and conflict will come with it; why not get really good at navigating our way through it? When we do, conflict becomes incredibly valuable. When we learn that we are not the hero, the good gal, the one in the right, or the virtuous one, we open a whole new capacity for calm, leadership, and love. When we realize many things are true at once, we open up rich, connecting, flourishing relationships and a world where all our ideas can become real.  

That’s what today’s episode is all about. 

Over the past two years I have been approached to be a conflict resolution mediator for couples, families, friends, entrepreneurs, executive teams and CEOs- each  one leading to referrals for more. It’s led me to deep dive into research, and tool finding. Today I’ll share my  favorite tools to help you step out of conflict and into flourishing. 

What you’ll learn in this podcast: 

• Tools to resolve internal conflict
• Tools to navigate and resolve external conflict 
• How different ways of change create conflict and why it can be valuable
• How to make the problem the problem, instead of making the person the problem
• The five things that all conflicts are ACTUALLY about, instead of being about the person
• A three part process to preparing for conflict resolution
• A five part framework for approaching someone in your life to resolve a conflict
• Five other quick tips to adopt a mindset that will lead to connection and resolution

Referenced in this podcast:

• The space between us by Betty Pries
• Becky Kennedy
• Carmen Landsdowne
• Brene Brown 
• BYM Podcast Episodes: 
  • Listening is sexy 
  • Listen to this 
  • Feelings are a superpower 
  • When It’s happening for you 
  • The Practice 
  • The tool that changed everything 
  • Thought trades 

How to connect with Marie:

• On the Web | The Local Bloom
• Instagram: @the.bloom.coach
• All Things Marie on LinkTree

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