Conflict Skills
Simon Goode is a professional mediator and the host of the Conflict Skills Podcast, where he offers free resources and tools to navigate conflicts both in and out of the workplace. With a focus on practical strategies, Simon’s podcast addresses real-world scenarios, providing listeners with the tools to handle disputes effectively. In his recent episodes, he delves into the intricacies of workplace mediation, using case studies like conflicts between managers and staff members to illustrate his points. Simon's expertise and approachable style make his podcast an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their conflict resolution skills.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 80
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
De-Escalation Tools - How To Help Someone To Calm Down
Learn techniques to calm someone down when are in fight or flight mode. In this podcast I provide a practical framework for de-escalation that can be used in work, family or other conflicts.
00:23:28 |
Mon 11 Sep 2023
How To Manage Strained Relationships Between Staff Members
In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, I discuss the challenges and stress of managing conflicts between two staff members. I provide a practical framework that can be used as an outline for…
00:15:41 |
Thu 31 Aug 2023
How To Deal With Toxic People At Work
In episode 20 of the Conflict Skills podcast, professional mediator Simon Goode discusses effective strategies for dealing with toxic people at work. He emphasizes the importance of empathy and bound…
00:15:50 |
Fri 18 Aug 2023
How To Disagree With Your Boss' Idea
In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, join host Simon Goode as he explores the delicate art of disagreeing with your boss. Tune in to discover practical tips and strategies for navigating t…
00:13:53 |
Fri 14 Jul 2023
Confidence For Dealing With Conflict
In this episode I answer a common question - "How can I feel more confident dealing with conflict". Our feelings are connected to our thoughts and behaviour, and I discuss a number of strategies for …
00:37:31 |
Mon 10 Jul 2023
How To Give Ultimatums
In this episode, I talk about how to give an ultimatum effectively. This is an effective way of dealing with problematic behaviour in an assertive way whilst minimising the chance of defensiveness an…
00:32:30 |
Mon 03 Jul 2023
How To Deal With Staff Using Phone At Work
In this episode of the podcast, I talk about how to deal with a situation where someone keeps using their phone inappropriately at work. This is a common challenges for a lot of businesses and as peo…
00:40:52 |
Wed 28 Jun 2023
Dealing with Negative Comments
In this episode I discuss how to confront someone making negative comments.
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00:21:32 |
Thu 22 Jun 2023
Repairing Relationships As Team Leader - Question
In this episode I respond to a question that I was sent by a listener. The situation involves someone acting as Team Leader, which is always a challenging situation as you move into a position of aut…
00:08:46 |
Thu 25 May 2023
Reducing the Negative Impact of Conflict
In this episode, I talk about why conflict causes us so much stress and a framework to reflect on a situation to gain awareness. I explain the connection between thought, feeling and behaviour and ho…
00:14:56 |
Tue 23 May 2023
Negative Spirals In Relationships
Many of us have been in relationships that have suddenly gone sour. Your partner seems irritable and defensiveness, your boss suddenly becomes critical and erratic or maybe a friend just seems a bit …
00:21:36 |
Mon 08 May 2023
How To Say 'No'
Saying 'no' is something that many people struggle with. During Conflict Resolution Training Workshops that I run, it is a common topic and question. People talk about feeling very uncomfortable sayi…
00:19:51 |
Mon 01 May 2023
Managing Strong Emotions During Conflict
In this episode we explore strong emotions that come up during conflict. Whether this is yourself, or you notice the other person is getting emotional, I explain some practical tools that can be used…
00:43:17 |
Fri 14 Apr 2023
How To Deal With Rumination and Intrusive Thoughts
In this episode I talk about rumination - the kind of recurring, intrusive thoughts that are often triggered as a result of conflict. This kind of issue can create a negative spiral and if you've eve…
00:36:54 |
Thu 30 Mar 2023
How To Stay Calm During Conflict
The focus of this episode is on how to stay calm during conflict and arguments. In conflict, it it's incredibly common to find yourself with your buttons getting pushed and your emotions start to ris…
00:31:20 |
Mon 20 Feb 2023
Strategies for Assertive Communication
In this episode I provide some practical tools for being more assertive. Being assertive is an area where many people struggle and a common theme in mediations I run is finding the balance between be…
00:29:50 |
Sun 12 Feb 2023
De-Escalation Tools
In this episode of the podcast, I talk through practical skills to use in de-escalation. I explain the fight or flight response and how it can be triggered. This helps to understand the approach that…
00:38:48 |
Mon 30 Jan 2023
Conflict Case Study Examples
In this episode I use practical case study 'conflict examples' across a range of settings - dealing with difficult clients, neighbours, unproductive meetings and even 6yo meltdowns.
00:27:22 |
Mon 23 Jan 2023
The 5 Types of Conflict
Welcome to the Conflict Skills Podcast. In this episode, I explain the 5 different types of conflict, how you can identify each kind and the kinds of strategies that work for responding. I am a profe…
00:16:05 |
Thu 12 Jan 2023
Conflict Skills Podcast Trailer
The Conflict Skills Podcast is designed to help you develop the confidence and tools to deal with conflict effectively. My name is Simon Goode and I have been a professional mediator for over 15 year…
00:00:51 |
Sun 01 Jan 2023
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