Building Healthy Relationships - The 4 Habits Podcast

#58 | Jane Gunn | Conflict to Connection: Mastering De-Escalation & Moving Toward Resolution


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In this episode, hosts Dr. Andrea & and are joined by the esteemed Jane Gunn, known as the "Barefoot Mediator," to explore the intricate dynamics of conflict resolution.


Jane, a globally recognized expert in mediation, shares her valuable insights into understanding and navigating conflict through four core theories: power, rights, needs, and interaction breakdown. She emphasizes the importance of self-exploration, active listening, and emotional intelligence in managing conflicts effectively, both personally and professionally.


With anecdotes and analogies, such as the "red button resolution" to halt escalating disputes, Jane illustrates practical strategies for fostering empathy, dialogue, and self-determination. Tune in to learn how these principles can transform your approach to conflict, whether in the boardroom or at home, and join the movement toward becoming a "resolutionary" in your community.

 

00:00 Lawyer took career break; discovered new book.

04:21 Practitioner frustrated; seeks holistic, love-centered approach.

08:09 Core principles: Informed consent, test assumptions, listen.

11:47 Press pause, halt conflict escalation, press button.

13:37 Barefoot Mediator: grassroots conflict resolution movement.

18:43 Focus on underlying needs, interests, and communication.

20:52 Self-determination: navigate conflicts independently or mediators needed?

24:11 Outcomes often desired: apology, prevention, agency.

28:25 Called White House, presented globally on mediation.

32:39 Pause to think before responding or reacting.

34:48 Addressing, not resolving, conflict is government's focus.

38:03 Thank you for joining our insightful episode.

 

Next Steps

A) To connect with / find out more about Jane and her work, see below:

-- Website - https://janegunn.co.uk/

-- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/collaborativeculturespeaker/ 

-- Her latest book - The Mole and the Mountain: A little book about

finding freedom https://amzn.eu/d/6gB2NyL


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