From Conflict To Calm~ with Mediator Kate Russell

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What if the conversations you fear most are actually the doorway to deeper connection?

As we head into the festive season, it's likely you're feeling tired and tensions are rising- at work and home. While spending more time with co-workers, friends and family in the lead-up to and over Christmas can be beautiful and connecting, it can also bring up conflict with conversations we’d rather avoid.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Kate Russell -  a mediator with more than 20 years of experience helping people navigate the moments we tend to avoid: the hard talks, the simmering tension, the workplace or family conflict that keeps you awake at 2am replaying every word.

Kate believes conflict isn’t a sign something is broken - it’s a sign something matters. And in this conversation, she shares how to turn those uncomfortable moments into opportunities for clarity, confidence and stronger relationships.

We dive into her journey into mediation, how she reframes conflict, and her practical tools for bringing up tricky conversations without triggering defensiveness.

Kate covers how to lower the temperature when things get heated, navigating conflict over text or email, and why curiosity is the most underrated relationship skill.

This episode is full of grounded, compassionate wisdom to help you communicate more openly, lead more strongly and stay connected even when things get uncomfortable: episode 137 of Her Best Version, with mediator Kate Russell. 

 What You'll Learn:

• Kate's inspiring journey to becoming a mediator.
• How to view conflict as a gift. 
• Tips on bringing up tricky conversations that could potentially lead to conflict.
• How to invite openness and build understanding instead of defensiveness.
• The powerful question to ask when conflict arises over a decision you've made. 
• How to help someone, without being pushy.
• How to navigate text and email conflict.
• What everyone truely desires, which could avoid conflict and why is curiosity is the most underrated relationship skill.
• Plus more guidance to help transform conflict into clarity, stronger leadership and more resilient relationships.
   

Hear From Kate:

• Website: https://www.thehuddle.net.au/ 
• Podcast: https://www.thehuddle.net.au/leadership-podcast 

Tune In:

Listen into episode 137 with Kate Russell above, or search 'Her Best Version' on your fav podcast listening app.