Episode#134 - Discover Why Conflict Avoidance Is Costing Your Workplace More Than You Realize

20/06/2025 22 min
Episode#134 - Discover Why Conflict Avoidance Is Costing Your Workplace More Than You Realize

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Hi, I’m Joyce Odidison, Conflict Analyst, Resilience Coach, and Workplace Wellness Expert.For over 28 years, I’ve helped organizations resolve workplace conflict, rebuild trust, and transform toxic dynamics into high-performing, resilient cultures.However, one of the most damaging and often overlooked issues I see is conflict avoidance. When leaders or teams avoid difficult conversations, it often results in:✅ Chronic stress and burnout✅ Team disengagement and low morale✅ Passive-aggressive behavior and poor collaboration✅ Lost productivity and eroded workplace trustIn this episode, I’ll share:Why “keeping the peace” leads to deeper employee disengagementHow silence becomes the loudest form of workplace tensionWhat healthy conflict really looks like and why it's key to building team trust and resilienceThe micro-skills every leader needs to manage conflict effectivelyReal-life stories of transforming conflict into collaborationReady to turn conflict into connection and performance?Join me for my upcoming FREE masterclass:"How to Turn Energy-Draining Employees into High Achievers Without Adding to Your Workload"Stay until the end and receive the Behaviour Reset Blueprint™ (a $497 value)—the exact tool I use with executives in crisis.Register for the conflict resolution masterclass herehttps://interpersonalwellness.com/energy-drain-employees/Let’s stop the burnout, disengagement, and silence.Let’s build resilient teams and cultures where people thrive.With care,JoyceSupport the show

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