Conflict. Just the word is enough to make many of us uncomfortable. Whether it’s the tension in a meeting, the conversation you keep putting off, or the unspoken disagreement that lingers like background noise — conflict is everywhere at work. But most of us were never taught how to deal with it. So, we avoid it.

In this episode, we take a deeper, more human look at why we avoid conflict, how that avoidance impacts your well-being, your relationships, and even your career — and most importantly, how to handle it skillfully, not fearfully.

You’ll be guided through a self-assessment, hear relatable truths about our biological aversion to confrontation, and learn practical tips for managing conflict with clarity, confidence, and empathy.

What’s in it for you?

• Understand the Real Reasons You Avoid Conflict
• Discover the Top 3 Sources of Workplace Conflict
• Gain Practical, Ready-to-Use Conflict Management Tips
• Shift Your Mindset from Conflict-Averse to Conflict-Ready
• Improve Mental Health and Self-Esteem

Whether you lead people, are dealing with conflict at work, or just someone tired of walking on eggshells generally, this episode will give you the tools, language, and mindset you need to stop fearing conflict and start taking control of it.

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Let’s be real, have you ever left a meeting or walked out of a room and thought, “Did anyone even notice I was there?” If so, you are not alone. In this episode, we're getting into what it really means to have presence, not fake confidence, not being the loudest voice, but the kind of presence that sticks with people long after you've left the room.

We’ll talk about why presence is often the silent deal-maker (or deal-breaker), and how you can tap into it without pretending to be someone you're not.

What’s in it for you?

• Learn why your great ideas might not be landing—and how presence can change that.
• Understand the invisible signals that make people take you seriously (or not).
• Bust the myth that you have to be extroverted to have presence.
• Get practical tips to show up with intention, even if you're nervous.
• Discover the difference between being heard AND being remembered.

If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or just plain invisible, this episode is your reminder, and your roadmap, for how to own the room without raising your voice or rubbing people the wrong way.

Resources:

PREP Model (Point, Reason, Example, Point)

Executive Presence 2.0: Leadership in an Age of Inclusion (Hardcover) | Harvard Book Store

Executive Warfare

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Tired of being ignored, overlooked, or misunderstood? Here’s the harsh truth: communication is the real currency of influence, and most people — including executives — are terrible at it.

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the common communication mistakes that quietly destroy credibility and opportunity. Learn how to frame your messages to tap into self-interest, shift your language so they listen, master emotional and outcome-driven messaging, and use our simple 3-question tool to immediately boost your ability to persuade, connect, and be remembered.

What's In It For You?
You'll walk away knowing exactly how to:
✅ Craft messages people actually listen to and act on
✅ Influence conversations, decisions, and even careers — including your own
✅ Position yourself as a leader others want to follow

Master these skills and you'll have a competitive edge most people will never even see coming.

Ready to stop being ignored and start being impossible to overlook?
We've got your back!

References:

What does WIIFM Mean (and Why is it Important?)

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Ready to take your personal development to the next level? Visit www.theleadershipmovement.net to request access to our FREE quick start guides, self-assessments, and other resources that you can use to turn your new knowledge into practice.