Conflict Managed

Conflict Managed

Conflict Managed is a podcast about toxic workplaces and how to fix them. Listen to stories of dysfunction and triumph from different walks of life and professions. Join us on the journey as we talk about the good, bad, and ugly of our work environments and discuss a vision for the future of human-centered workplaces where people are not only treated with dignity and respect but encouraged to be their brilliant selves. Managing Conflict is not magic, though it takes intentional and sustained planning for health to win over chaos in any environment. Conflict is normal and expected. Let’s deal with it.

Episodes

August 26, 2025 57 mins

This week on Conflict Managed we’re joined by Dr. Michelle Griffin. Join us as we talk about building smart workarounds for the hard parts of your job, so your strengths lead and your time goes where it matters most.

We discuss: • How to design workarounds that fit you • Turning leadership coaching into action you can use • Investing in people and culture for better results • What HR really does and how to partner with them • Under...

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This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Chris Donaldson for a practical look at how small choices, real mentorship, and clear procedures shape everyday work. Join us as we discuss:

🔹  Vertical relationships and practical mentorship that lifts every level

🔹  Why the little things in your work compound over time

🔹  The ripple effect of “crying wolf”

🔹  Transferable skills that travel with you from role to role

🔹  Clear operatin...

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This week on Conflict Managed, Rachel Shaw joins us to share how we can make difficult conversations a normal, productive part of workplace life. We talk about:

🎯 Excellent HR in action 🎯 What to do if you’re conflict-averse 🎯 The power of process 🎯  Being open and willing to be wrong 🎯 People feel your intent (and if you genuinely care) 🎯 ADA (The Americans with Disabilities Act): creating as many “yes” responses as possibl...

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August 5, 2025 61 mins

This week on Conflict Managed, we’re joined by Jordan Peace, CEO of Fringe.

We explore what it means to create a workplace where people feel seen, supported, and empowered. Topics include:

  • The professional payoff of boldness and courage
  • Cultivating curiosity as a leadership strength
  • Building trust and loyalty across teams
  • Challenging the false stories we tell ourselves
  • Rethinking what gets rewarded at work
  • Why putting humans f...
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This week on Conflict Managed, Alejandra Ramirez shares how the Head, Hearts, & Hands framework builds trust, strengthens culture, and aligns teams for success. Listen in to discover what it really takes to create a healthy, thriving workplace.

🎧 Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts, and on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration.

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July 22, 2025 60 mins

Toxicity doesn’t just appear—it grows when we avoid tough conversations.

This week on Conflict Managed, Alan Laderman joins me to talk about how to turn crushing feedback into growth, root out toxicity before it takes hold, and embrace the power of direct communication.

Listen now to learn how being coachable can transform your workplace culture.

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July 15, 2025 59 mins

This week on Conflict Managed we’re joined by Mark Astor for a conversation about what it really takes to run a successful business and a healthy workplace.

We talk about:

  • Why structure matters: the role of policies, procedures, and systems in keeping conflict at bay
  • The journey, challenges, and rewards of building a small business from scratch
  • How to hire well, delegate wisely, trust your team, and let go of control
  • Staying m...
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July 8, 2025 57 mins

This week on Conflict Managed, we welcome Dr. Ute Liersch for a thoughtful conversation about navigating life and work with courage and clarity.

We explore:

  • How you want to show up in the world
  • Focusing on behavior instead of judging the person
  • What courage really feels like
  • Owning and handling personal mistakes
  • The hidden harm of toxic positivity
  • Why creating doubt in your own beliefs can help you grow
  • Building resilience by ...
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July 1, 2025 65 mins

This week on Conflict Managed, we welcome mediator and educator Richard Birke for a thoughtful conversation about what’s said, and what’s underneath, in conflict. Tune in as we explore: • How the unusual grabs our attention • Listening without (negative) reaction • The desire to be “further from the bear” • Needs vs. how we try to meet them • A simple listening tool: the 5-second pause • Always take the high road • Asking yourself...

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June 24, 2025 67 mins

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Jess Baker. Join us as we discuss:

  • Developing self-belief, resilience, and confidence
  • Super-Helper Syndrome: A Survival Guide for Compassionate People
  • Ruminating on things that don’t matter
  • Untapped potential at work: looking for and developing empathic and compassionate colleagues
  • ‘Powered By Empathy’ YouTube channel

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This week on Conflict Managed we welcome James Terry. Join us as we discuss:

  • Acting for your good and the good of others
  • Talking with instead of at coworkers
  • Disagreement may feel uncomfortable, but do it anyway
  • How and why to develop the virtue of courage
  • Foundations of a great team: professional respect and honesty in communication

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This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Amy Pechacek.  Join us as we discuss:

✔️ Career shifts & lifelong learning ✔️ 15% tech skills, 85% people skills ✔️ Assertive ≠ aggressive ✔️ Why everyone needs a coach ✔️ Matching vs. choosing your energy

Tune in and rethink what it takes to lead, grow, and thrive at work.

Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts and to watch on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration.

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This week on Conflict Managed we welcome John Warner Jr. Join us as we discuss:

  • Personal responsibility in conflict
  • Misaligned expectations
  • Working with family
  • Integrity, mentorship, & managing change
  • Bridging generational divides at work

Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts and to watch on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration.

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May 27, 2025 60 mins

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Taneum Fotheringill. Join us as we discuss:

🟨 Exploring and identifying your personal values

🟨 Intentional mentorship

🟨 What do you want out of work?

🟨 Managing up, down, and sideways

🟨 Understanding the shifting power dynamics in your workplace

Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts and to watch on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration.

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This week on Conflict Managed, we welcome Regina B. Newson, seasoned mediator and life coach. Join us as we discuss:

🔹 The personal cost of staying in conflict too long 🔹 The art of mediation—what it is and what it isn’t 🔹 Regina’s own story of not being heard at work 🔹 How to recognize when it’s time to stop arguing 🔹 Why some conflicts start from within us

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This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Gary Martoccio. Throughout his legal career, Gary Martoccio has focused exclusively on representing employees against employers. Gary has earned a reputation for his commitment to advocating for workers’ rights and securing justice for his clients.

Gary’s practice spans both in State and Federal Court, as well as before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and equivalent State ...

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May 6, 2025 56 mins

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Shell Mendelson. Join us as we discuss:

✨ Receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life ✨ The impact of job fit for neurodivergent professionals ✨ How physical environment shapes great colleagues ✨ When in conflict, start with knowing yourself: what you need, want, and how to communicate it

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April 29, 2025 61 mins

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Jennifer Hall.  Join us as we discuss:

✔️ Building your leadership brand and professional reputation ✔️ Why clarity is kindness at work ✔️ The role of an Ombuds—and why your workplace needs one ✔️ Creating reciprocal, thriving work relationships ✔️ Approaching conflict with calm, matter-of-fact communication ✔️ Controlling impulses in order to assume good intent ✔️ Building leadership trust ...

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This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Susan Guthrie. Join us as we discuss:

🧠 Why lifelong learning means embracing new skills and technologies 🧠 The cost of protecting your peace 🧠 Networking beyond business cards — building real relationships 🧠 Defining success on your own terms 🧠 Mediation as a tool for durable, livable decisions 🧠 Why facts alone don’t resolve conflict

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This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Dr. Michael Neal. Join us as we discuss:

✨ What characterizes ‘A,’ ‘B,’ ‘C,’ and ‘D’ employees ✨ Hiring with excellence: finding the right fit for the role ✨ Adapting to drift while maintaining strong systems and processes ✨ Managing workplace culture shock ✨ A root cause of unmanaged workplace conflict

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