In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie are joined by Jennifer Fraser to talk about the importance of taking action against bullying and how to repair the harm done to bullied and abused brains. These are also topics she covers in her latest book: The Bullied Brain: Heal Your Scars and Restore Your Health. While working at a private school, a case of bullying where teachers had become bullies themselves came to her knowledge, creating a toxic environment for students. Jennifer went through an extensive process to handle the situation only for the whole matter to be covered up. This began her journey of research and action against bullying and in defense of embracing brain health. 

Tune in to this episode to learn about why focusing on brain health is key to dealing with bullies and those affected by them!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/bullied-brain-with-jennifer-fraser

What is going on inside both hemispheres of your brain?

In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie are joined by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor to discuss her newest book, Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life. As you might remember from High School biology classes, the human brain has two hemispheres, with an emotional system and a thinking system in each one. Each system has a specific way of processing information, and therefore, Dr. Jill has personified each of these four systems into several characters with different personalities within ourselves. Dr. Jill breaks down each character and how they reflect on the way we feel and think. She also explains how after getting to know your four characters, you can call them into a huddle and have the power to choose, moment by moment, who and how you want to be in every circumstance or situation in your life.

Tune in to this episode to learn about the four characters in your brain so you can live your best life!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/interview-with-dr-jill-bolte-taylor-part-1

Systemic thinking can be applied to anything in life, because in the end: we are all connected. In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie discuss how system thinking is related to everything in life: work, home, and relationships. There is a common thought that if the “weakest link” is removed from the equation, the problem will be solved, but we forget that we are all part of the same moving engine. Being able to see the bigger picture and recognizing the distinctions among things is an awareness level that can be trained. Groups are made up of individuals, and recognizing the individuals within the system is equally as valuable as recognizing the group.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/are-you-abdicating-or-owning-your-part-in-the-systems-you-are-in

In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, CrisMarie and Susan are pleased to interview Csaba Toth, an incredible executive coach and writer of “Uncommon Sense in Unusual Times”. He shares what he’s learned through his journey as a coach, and explains what homophilic diversity and uncommon mindsets are. Human behavior is the only thing we can actually see from the outside, people’s perspectives or intentions are things we cannot sense without engaging in a conversation. Diversity means unpredictability, something our brains are not designed to understand.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/uncommon-sense-in-unusual-times-with-csaba-toth

In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, Susan has the honor to interview Micha Goebig, an accomplished coach and author, as she shares her journey in a male-dominated industry like the auto and tech field, how she started to create her own confidence, and how she works with clients. Micha moved around the US and Germany several times before settling down in Seattle, and the cultural changes were something she had to consider when dealing with people. Confidence is not a natural skill humans are born with, it can be learned and trained.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/how-to-create-confidence-with-micha-goebig

In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie talk about those tricky conversations that sometimes pop up with our partners, families, and even at work. The first thing we need to realize is everything we do and tell other people comes through love and not a negative feeling. Other tricky conversations can include setting boundaries, letting others know how you feel, or even using specific words.

Tune in to this episode and join our tricky conversations. If you have a topic that you feel it’s hard to discuss at home or work, reach out and we’ll help you!

In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, CrisMarie and Susan discuss different ways to handle change and the several ways it can appear. Transition is a very essential part of change, and we often don’t pay attention to it. They also mention the grieving part of it, through various experiences they have lived, and bring up how we tend to be unaware of this element of change. In life, some things end, but others remain; and this is also one of the elements we need to be aware of. People usually think that they’re alone during changes, but the truth is that they are not. We are here for you if you’re experiencing change.

Please join us during Find your Mojo in Montana; it’s the perfect time to reconnect with yourself and see new ways of dealing with change!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/how-are-you-at-handling-change

Equus work is a beautiful way to discover many things from oneself. In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, CrisMarie interviews Susan as she delves deep into the lessons she has learned from the horses in Equus work and why she enjoys doing this type of coaching so much. They relate their experiences with clients and horses to Jill Bolte Taylor’s characters and divisions of the brain. Having one-degree changes in the way we usually do things will ultimately lead us down another path, and as with horses, it is incredibly important to be in the present. The process of integrating and bringing yourself whole can be done in several ways, and Susan’s favorite is through Equus's work. Tune in to this episode, and we hope we can see you soon in a Find Your Mojo or Equus coaching session!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/lessons-from-the-horses

Whatever happens at work may be affecting your relationships at home.

This episode of the Beauty of Conflict describes how the emotions built up in other environments have an effect at home with your partner. Susan and CrisMarie have been coaching CEOs and leaders, and there is always a common thread: they think their emotions don’t show or affect them. Well, they do. And they may take a toll on your personal relationships. Being aware of one’s own triggers, emotions, and patterns is a whole journey that starts with little steps. The two of them discuss this in-depth in the Executive Skill No One Talks About episode, published earlier this month. Your partner may be your support system, and it is essential that both have other ways to deregulate their feelings rather than each other.

We hope this episode is valuable for you and you can identify your triggers for a healthier relationship.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/do-you-want-passion-intimacy-and-connection

This episode of The Beauty of Conflict was inspired by a LinkedIn post written by a colleague of Susan and CrisMarie, who explained that in leadership, confidence is being so self-aware of who one really is and our competencies. This episode is our take on confidence! For us, being confident implies a strong connection between two things: body and mind. In her work with horses, Susan recognized that they are unaware of what’s happening in the human head; they only read the physical reactions of their bodies. We know that it’s easy to say “build your confidence” but hard to actually do it, so we hope this episode was full of tips you can use when you feel uneasy and uncomfortable.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/confidence-confidence-confidence