by Elizabeth | 2 Feb, 2023
What is Conflict Coaching? In our increasingly diverse world, with different views, personalities, communication styles and expectations, conflicts are more likely. Conflict coaching is a confidential way to increase your self-awareness, gain insight into the...
by Elizabeth | 7 Dec, 2021
You can create more peace in every conversation you have. Too often fault and blame about the past gets in the way of successfully resolving conflicts, especially when there is a lot of emotion involved. Here are five tips to reduce the risk of failing in difficult...
by Elizabeth | 9 Nov, 2018
You might even recall the Appoc scandal from 2016. There’s been a decade of concerted effort to raise awareness about workplace bullying and yet a 2016 Report from Safe Work Australia of over 4,000 workers found the incidence of workplace bullying in Australia has...
by Elizabeth | 13 Aug, 2018
How do you recognise people who are likely to behave in ways that are conflict-driven, controlling, or manipulative, in ways that are likely to stop you from hiring them, dating them, or marrying them? As a couple and family therapist, and workplace conflict...
by Elizabeth | 6 Jun, 2018
In the real world, we can all be a little difficult and demanding at times when worried, stressed, or feeling defensive. We can fall victim to our strong reactions, difficult emotions and the subsequent irrational thinking that leads us to be pushy, impatient, or...
by Elizabeth | 2 Apr, 2018
Narcissistic Leaders We’re often attracted to narcissist leaders who can be charming and persuasive, full of stories of triumph, the centre of attention, impressed by their confidence and arrogance. Yet many narcissist managers are often under-performers who use...
by Elizabeth | 14 Mar, 2018
There are some behaviours that can initially confuse or distract you from recognising a controlling person. Tactics that trip you up. One part of the solution is understanding it takes time to ‘read’ the clues that help you make sense of difficult people and...
by Elizabeth | 22 Feb, 2018
Keep your observation objective, remain curious and manage your connection during conflict situations with difficult and controlling people. These 3 skills are the foundations for confidence in highly challenging relationships. Step Back & Observe Everyone...
