Zen of the Gym—What I’ve learned about workplace conflict resolution at the gym
I have belonged to the same gym for over 20 years. I primarily use the weight training machines, a bench, and the treadmills in the upstairs room with occasional classes downstairs. I used to get into...
View ArticleReaching Out for Each Others’ Hands
In the face of tragedy and loss. When experiencing tragedy, shock, loss, and fear, words of reassurance and love are definitely important. But sometimes in the face of powerlessness and deep grief,...
View ArticleThe Truth about Pirate Jenny –why revenge doesn’t solve workplace resentments.
When you feel like you’ve been wronged or treated unfairly at work it’s very natural to have resentments and perhaps a desire for revenge. Feeling the anger and the injustice, rather than just stuffing...
View ArticleInner Tools to Survive Workplace Bullying (part 2)
Letting go of resentments is a fourth powerful tool to help you survive and heal from workplace bullying. In my last blog post I wrote about three valuable inner tools I used myself and have since...
View ArticleManaging Conflict with your Inner Critic
Many of us have a vocal inner critic, who tells us what we’re doing wrong, how what we’re trying won’t work, Many of us have a vocal inner critic, who tells us what we’re doing wrong, how what...
View ArticleManaging a Resentment Relapse at Work
A client of mine had a resentment relapse recently. I had worked with her over a period of months, to help her deal with a very problematic and conflicted relationship with her manager. She had...
View ArticleBullied or Mobbed? The Dangerous Search for Vindication
photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash Bullied or Mobbed? The dangerous search for vindication In the 9 years since I left my own toxic workplace, I’ve coached and consulted with people in all stages of...
View ArticleAffirming the Good in Workplace Conflict—the positive role of affirmations
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash Affirming the Good in Workplace Conflict—the positive role of affirmations One of the tools I use frequently with conflict coaching clients, as well as for myself, is...
View ArticleThe Power of Gratitude
Photo by Gabrielle Henderson on Unsplash Like letting go of grudges, I believe gratitude is a powerful tool to help us manage and resolve conflict. My email interview on this topic with questions by...
View ArticleReflections: Your Year with Conflict and Courage
Photo by David Marcu on Unsplash Reflections: How did you do this year with conflict and courage? I’ve been reflecting on 2022 and the courage my clients and I have shown in dealing with conflict,...
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