Dr. Emily Taylor kicks off the new year by introducing five essential skills for managing conflicts more effectively in 2026. With the new year, you may have goals or resolutions related to conflicts in your life. Listen along as she offers insights pulled from previous episodes of Conflict Coach.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

- Focus on your relationship

- Work towards repair in small steps

- Identify your “why” in a conflict

- Role-playing from someone else’s point of view

- Create a positive personal narrative

Let us know how these strategies work in your own life! Email Dr. Emily at [email protected] or connect with her on social media: @conflictcoachwithdremily

CHAPTERS

(0:00) Introduction

(1:13) Skill 1: Focus on the Relationship, Not the Conflict

(6:46) Skill 2: Take Smaller Steps to Repair the Relationship

(13:49) Skill 3: Identify Your ‘Why’ in a Conflict

(17:51) Skill 4: Role-Playing from the Other Person’s Point of View

(22:13) Skill 5: Creating a Positive Narrative of Conflict Failures

(26:37) Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Watch video of this episode on the Conflict Coach YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@ConflictCoachPodcast

Listen to the full episodes referenced in this episode:

S1E5: What Role Are You Playing in the Conflict? (Tyler)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conflict-coach-with-dr-emily-taylor/id1790957419?i=1000697558934

S1E8: How Can You Mend an Estranged Relationship? (Morgan)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conflict-coach-with-dr-emily-taylor/id1790957419?i=1000703559303

S2E1: How Do You Navigate Difficult Relationships When You’re Grieving? (Stacie)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conflict-coach-with-dr-emily-taylor/id1790957419?i=1000729214824

S2E3: Are You The Source of Tension in Your Conflicts? (Laura)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conflict-coach-with-dr-emily-taylor/id1790957419?i=1000733809885

S2E6:How Do I Make the Change I Want in My Life? (Spencer)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conflict-coach-with-dr-emily-taylor/i