The Beauty of Conflict

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Beauty of Conflict! Susan and CrisMarie never thought they would get this far with their podcast and their hearts are full of joy knowing where the show is right now, and where it is going. You are welcome to be part of this journey, recalling the first episodes, experiences, and all the lessons learned through the process of creating a podcast and bringing valu...

Drew Errington ended up recruiting by chance, and he deeply fell in love with it! Drew's best advice is that decisions will be made one way or another, but how you react to them will ultimately establish who you are. Drew discusses his feelings about unemployment and how a terrible situation may sometimes blossom into something beautiful. Finally, he shares advice for people that are searching for...

In this episode, CrisMarie and Susan discuss how healthy it is to feel and understand anger in our lives. Being aware of one’s own boundaries is also one big topic in this episode. Knowing when to ask for what you want and being accountable for when your boundary is being crossed is part of a healthy lifestyle. Embracing anger shouldn’t be stigmatized, it is just like any other feeling, and learni...

All the way from the Caribbean Island of Grenada we bring a very wonderful guest and coach: Abi Singh! In 2017, Abi and her husband started a business together. Through her experience, she shares advice about how to tune in to your partner’s deepest desires. Listen to this wonderful episode about coaching for partners that work together! For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us...

We are happy to have over two of CrisMarie’s most recent mentors: Jason Patent and Grace Michel. They both work at the Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership at Berkeley. Their extensive knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion has an international and broad perspective. Within the CIL programs, they want people to become a champion towards inclusion. They both agree that vulnerability...

How are you prioritizing things in terms of time and energy? Jill Farmer has been asking herself this question over the years. As a time management coach and author, Jill came over to share her insights about how you can actively become an agent of change when it comes to investing time and energy. Join this wonderful conversation with Jill and you will for sure have food for thought! For the full...

We have the ability to adapt to different circumstances, but these processes need a transition. Transitions matter and it is important that we have time to process what is going on around us. They often help us navigate from one situation to another and embracing them, shows compassion to ourselves and to others. This is key when making transitions. There is no right or wrong way to go through tra...

Not engaging in conflict will create a non-stop cycle of repeating patterns. These patterns usually are managing or diffusing the situation, and they require a great investment of time and money. Tough conversations must be part of life, to address and solve a conflict. Engaging in a healthy conflict will help teams and individuals make decisions faster. The first step is to start talking about ea...

Sue and Kellis took our Find Your Mojo in Montana a while ago, not once but twice! In this episode, they walk us through different aspects of being leaders in life, in their work, and their growth after the experience. They both reflect on how approaching those special horses has impacted their work as leaders, and they also share advice about what they learned and how they apply it on a daily bas...

How can we truly be an ally, own our mistakes, revise our history and make a true change? Canada Day and the 4th of July celebration in the US became the perfect excuse to engage in this conversation and talk about systemic racism. Susan and CrisMarie reflect on different ways in which we can engage with friends, family, even strangers without prejudice or assumptions. Talk about what makes you un...

Amil Reddy (they/them) is all things consulting towards diversity, inclusion, and self-determination. They start helping others by finding their lens: this means going back to one’s roots to find the hidden biases to know one’s true identity. Although Amil is a bridge-builder for people,  they will not take the journey with them. Recognizing and working with biases is also what Amil works wit...

One would think arguing is about fighting, well not at all. It is about having conversations that may represent a challenge. These tough conversations help an individual find their voice and, one way or another, defend what they believe in. Historical context and fact-checking are a great way to engage in a discussion. Another key element is the recognition of power and privilege.  CrisMarie...

In this episode, Susan does a beautiful reflection about her journey with brokenness and perfection using an allegory of a fractal. They also go through their experience towards writing a book, physical and mental health, and how that was determinant for their future. For Susan, there are four key components about a fractal, they are: crazy, cracked, warm, and deep. Knowing each part is a self-dis...

You can make all things happen! In this episode, CrisMarie and Susan discuss how they feel about getting things done both on the personal and business sides of life. There are two sides of goals that we must take into account: the smart and the healthy. They also share their approach towards goals in business and how you can set them from different perspectives. Did you know that people that write...

With her online and in-person training, Lucinda Hayden helps people focus and create a tangible way to achieve their goals. For her, focusing is essentially a way to understand and dialogue with a bigger self. This way, we can start seeing the different parts of our lives that conflict. For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/the-power-of-want...

Find out what agency is and how to recognize when you’re in it. We discuss the reasons you may prioritize other people’s needs above your own, and show you how to start listening to and honoring your impulses, make choices based on your own wellbeing and prioritize yourself in your life.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.thriveinc.com/post/agency-self-agent

In this episode, learn how biases and exclusion manifest in the workplace and the very real impact these microaggressions can have. Discover how you can foster an inclusive environment that makes everyone feel valued and how to encourage your team members to contribute to this mindset shift as well.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.thriveinc.com/post/inclusion

Today, we're talking about how important it is to reconnect with your team as we adjust back to working together. There are many ways that our teams, companies and businesses had to learn to survive during the COVID pandemic. Now that we're slowly coming out of it, we want to share how you can effectively unite with your team using team reconnects. Get full show notes and more information here: ht...

Are you a perfectionist? Perfectionism can drive us to be the best we can be at the same time that it can drive us into the ground and limit our fulfillment. Today, we talk about how to use perfectionist and anti-perfectionist tendencies to encourage healthy mental practice without limiting the enjoyment you can get out of all of life’s yummy moments. Get full show notes and more information here:...

Learn how a fear storm might impact your life and the physical ways it can manifest. We want to help you to form a deeper understanding of your mind-body connection and how your mind should function compared to your body and heart. That way, when you feel a fear storm rising in your mind, your body can work cohesively to find a way out of it. Get full show notes and more information here: https://...

In this episode, we’re discussing why trying to control other peoples’ actions creates the opposite effect and only results in more internal conflict. We’re showing you how to become more aware of your thoughts and feelings, and how to find the beauty from the conflict within. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.thriveinc.com/post/conflict-within-leadership

Join us this week as we discuss the importance of solid foundations in gardening and how this applies to business with our guest Robin Kelson. Nature is an extraordinary teacher, and a garden has a lot to say about how to develop relationships. Learn how to use this fantastic resource in this week’s episode! Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.thriveinc.com/post/gardening-ro...

In this episode, we talk about how horses find belonging in a herd and how their desire to belong compares to this desire for humans. We want you to cultivate that inner sense of belonging so that you can bring your voice forward, and today we're showing you how. Remember, even if you get a bad response, at least you will belong to yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://w...

Join us this week as we’re showing you how to process the change you may have gone through in the last year and sharing some tips to cope with change effectively. We share the three stages of transition and why it is a psychological reorientation, and how understanding this will help you to support yourself through change. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.thriveinc.com/po...

In this episode, we discuss the relationship between silence, values, and feedback in your team, and share some tips you can use to review if your systems are out of alignment with your values. We’re sharing why silence is such a big issue in a team and how making values known and providing feedback to your team helps them function successfully.   Get full show notes and more information here: htt...