Conflict Managed

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Steven Puri. Together we explore:

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Steven Puri is the Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company with the mission to help millions of people find their focus, achieve more and have a healthy work life.

Steven's career started as a newscaster/interviewer for the #1 youth news show in the DC/Baltimore market (on WTTG-TV) and then as a junior software engineer & Thomas J. Watson Scholar at IBM. After attending USC in Los Angeles, he began working in film production and produced computer-generated visual effects for 14 movies including Independence Day which won the Academy Award for Visual Effects.

Steven’s first tech company was Centropolis Effects that produced those CGI effects, and he eventually sold it to the German media conglomerate Das Werk when he was 28.

Steven then produced some indie films and eventually went studio-side to develop and produce live-action features as a VP of Development & Production at 20th Century Fox (running the Die Hard and Wolverine franchises) and an EVP at DreamWorks Pictures for Kurtzman-Orci Productions (Star Trek 11, Transformers 1&2, Eagle Eye, Transformers: Prime, et al.).

After Fox, Steven returned to building tech companies and had two failed start-ups before founding The Sukha Company - ‘sukha’ means ‘happiness from self-fulfillment’ in Sanskrit. The Sukha is a focus app that bundles all the tools necessary to enter into a Flow State and a have healthy, productive workday.

Steven now lives in Austin, TX.

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Bud Caddell. Together we explore:

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Described as “a craftsman of transformation,” Bud has dedicated his professional life to proving that change is always possible, even in the largest, most complex institutions on the planet.

Bud started his career as the Head of Technology at a venture-backed startup, and quickly found himself advising Fortune 500 executives on their technology and innovation efforts. But the barriers to change we saw across their organizations weren't technical. They were cultural and organizational. Inertia, politics, dysfunction, as well as plain fear, stopped good ideas from being explored or even heard. Meanwhile, traditional consultants saw change primarily as a communications exercise, and focused on grand plans, not the hard work of implementation.

In response, Bud became obsessed with the real mechanisms behind organizational change - the levers that actually provide new behaviors and shared conditions, and ultimately drive their adoption at scale. He founded NOBL in 2014 as an evidence-based and experimentation-forward approach to transformation, which has garnered truly remarkable results and attention for clients.

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

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This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Ben Fox. Together we explore:

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Ben Fox is a career coach who helps senior software engineers break free from toxic jobs and build careers that feel meaningful, energizing, and aligned. Clients describe him as calm, grounding, and easy to open up to, yet also direct, honest, and unwavering in holding them accountable to the life they say they want.

Contact Ben to find out about his “What’s My Runway?” template, a framework for making data-driven, emotion-calming decisions about your next career step and for a free, 45-minute “What's My Runway” Strategy Session, for those ready to map out their timeline, financial runway, and first confident step toward leaving a toxic role.

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

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This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Dr. Kevin Foreman on our 200th episode! Together we explore:

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Dr. Kevin Foreman is a renaissance man who has devoted his life to changing lives. He is an influential pastor, successful church planter, bishop, success coach, in-demand speaker, author, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. Dr. Foreman is the founder and chancellor of Harvest Bible College.

Known as "The People's Bishop", Bishop Foreman loves to connect with people. Outside of “meet & greets” on campus & chats during live streams, social media is one of the best ways to connect with Bishop Foreman. You can find him at BishopForeman.com. Text “BISHOP” to 55498 to receive 10% off any of Bishop Foreman’s books and select items.

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

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🎙 This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Kae Kronthaler-Williams. Together we explore:

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Kae Kronthaler-Williams is a global software marketing executive and passionate advocate for women’s advancement in the workplace. She uses her platform to confront bias, challenge toxic work cultures, and spark change through writing, public speaking, coaching, and nonprofit work. Her mission: ensure every woman is seen, supported, and empowered to lead. Because when barriers are removed for women, everyone benefits.

With sharp insight and unflinching honesty, her new book, Not Made For You , empowers women to advocate for themselves and each other, transforming silence into solidarity—and resistance into real, lasting change. It’s time to rewrite the story of who gets to lead, thrive, and succeed in tech.

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

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This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Nikhil Raval. Join us as we explore:

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Nikhil Raval is a leader, learning, and change expert who passionately believes the role of learning in its many forms is to lift the societies it serves. He believes that organizations that we work for also have the responsibility to serve society. At the intersection of these two forces lies leadership development, a pivotal element in driving meaningful change.

After a successful career in Financial Services for nearly a decade in the US, he forayed into Leadership Consulting and led as the MD and Board Member of Duke CE, India. He is the author of the bestselling book Target Gen Z: Understanding the Gen Z Mindset on Brands, Work-Life, Learning and More, released in 2021 and Generational Fusion: How to Master the Multi- Gen Workforce: Uniting Strengths Across Ages, released 2025. He is also the host of the popular podcast Working with Gen Z, which examines all facets of the Gen Z generation at the workplace, heard in over more than 60 countries. A multiple-time TEDx speaker and award-winning presenter, he continues to inspire leaders at every stage of their journey.

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

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This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Heather Tinsley-Fix, Senior Advisor of Employer Engagement at AARP. Together we explore:

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Heather Tinsley-Fix is a thought leader and influencer working to advance the value of older workers and the business case for building age-friendly organizations. As Senior Advisor of Employer Engagement at AARP, she leads the AARP Employer Alliance, a nationwide group of employers that stand with AARP in affirming the value of experienced workers. With a background in marketing, innovation, and program management, Heather works with employers and job seekers, external partners, and academics to provide thought leadership on 50+ labor market issues and create practical resources that enable employers to build organizations that capitalize on the value of experience and make the most of a multigenerational workforce.  She holds a B.A. in English Literature and an M.A. in Literary Theory, both from the University of Exeter.

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

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This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Joel Steele. Together we explore:

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Joel Steele is living proof that your lowest moments can lead to your greatest breakthroughs. By age 25, he’d faced bankruptcy, near-death experiences, and life on the edge. But through raw self-awareness and bold decision-making, Joel flipped the switch—and completely rewired his life.

Today, Joel is a financial expert, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and a member of the ownership group of the Denver Nuggets’ G League affiliate (Grand Rapids Gold). He’s the author of Life Switch: How to Experience the Power of Living On by Discovering Your Potential, Passion, and Purpose. Joel’s a devoted husband and father who believes success means nothing if you don’t know who you are off the stage, too.

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Will Giangrande. Together we explore:

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Will Giangrande is the founder of The NextGen Playbook, a program aimed at bridging generational gaps in the workplace by empowering young professionals and helping experienced leaders foster stronger, more connected teams. He also serves as a Kindling Ambassador, supporting young professionals through mentorship, and is a certified Take Flight Facilitator, using the DISC personality framework to enhance team collaboration. Through his work, Will is dedicated to helping organizations build thriving environments where individuals can grow, succeed, and contribute their best.

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

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This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Mitchell Osmond. Together we explore:

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Mitchell Osmond is a trusted advisor, leadership consultant, executive coach, and host of the Dad Nation Podcast (Top 5% globally, +33k listeners). With over 15 years in senior leadership, he helps high-performing men achieve success where it matters most—at home, in their health, and in their happiness—while enhancing their career success. Mitchell has guided executives, entrepreneurs, and driven professionals to bridge the gap between career achievement and personal fulfillment.

His coaching, programs, and podcast equip men to lead with confidence, master their mindset, and build strong marriages and families. As a sought-after speaker and thought leader, Mitchell shares his expertise on leadership, marriage, mindset, and high-performance habits at events, masterminds, and across his digital platforms. His mission is clear: help career-driven men lead with purpose, win in every arena, and create a legacy that outlives them.

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

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