We all want to feel seen and heard — in love, in business, in the boardroom, and at the kitchen table But the more we push, persuade, or try to prove our point, the less likely we are to be…
What Gary Chapman Didn’t Write — But Every Founder and Couple in Business Needs to Know We all know Gary Chapman’s Five Love Languages — Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch. They’re powerful because they…
As a social worker, I have been working with relationship skills and conflicts in communities, organisations and with individuals for over 40 years. Since 2010, I have been working with mediating workplace conflicts, when I started undertaking dispute resolution with…
“Elizabeth consulted with all family members confidentially, assessing and guiding us in ways that empowered individuals to lead relationship repairs and refocus our family on our shared business vision. She’s since provided invaluable coaching to support intergenerational change in our…
Families often pass their relationship styles from generation to generation, so recognising past patterns can help families choose a better path. Conflict coaching can really help families rebuild trust and cooperation, and steer relationships towards a brighter future. Notice the…
Managing the different stresses, strains and perceptions between personal relationships and business partnerships in a family (or value-driven) business can be challenging. It is not uncommon to find yourself stumbling through difficult times trying to clarify boundaries, manage different priorities…
We must address our discomfort with difficult emotions like anger, envy, resentment and revenge to effectively manage conflict. We create trouble by lacking the skills· … to confront with patience, insight and imagination the many problems that we face in…
Is unnecessary rudeness tolerated in your workplace? Have you ever been shouted at during a meeting? Repeatedly been ignored, interrupted or criticised by a colleague? Had your opinions or concerns brushed off or dismissed because of your gender, status or…
