Conflict Managed

Ep 201, Not Sure What’s Next in Your Career? Experiment

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Ben Fox. Together we explore:
Following fear or love?
How to find the time to be curious
Addressing financial concerns when leaving a job
Ways you can start to change what you’re feeling at work
Finding the next thing
Shifting from ‘get me away from this’ to ‘this is what I want to move towards’
Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration
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.
A third-generation New Yorker, Ben blends emotional intelligence with no-nonsense clarity. He creates deeply relational partnerships, sharing his own experiences so clients feel supported by a real human, not a distant expert. Many say they can “hear his voice” long after sessions, reminding them of their capability, brilliance, and worth.Ben lives in Brooklyn, loves the beach, body surfing, traveling, and is proudly connected to his NYC roots (including his 103-year-old Bronx grandmother). His work is fueled by a simple belief: when people realign their inner world, their outer world transforms.
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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Ep 200, If You Are Not Managing Conflict, Conflict Is Managing You

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Dr. Kevin Foreman on our 200th episode! Together we explore:
‘Why not me?’ mentality
Choosing to be unbothered
Conflict is a byproduct of growth
What’s your goal: Being right or getting results?
Blocking/cancel culture impedes our ability to resolve conflict
Conflict is an opportunity to construct
Approaching life and business as a student
Multigenerational environments: listen to our conversation for Dr. Foreman’s fantastic analogy about airports and luggage
Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration
 
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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Ep 199, You Are the CEO of Your Career

🎙 This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Kae Kronthaler-Williams. Together we explore:
Women in tech
Maneuvering through the systems at work to advance your career
The relief that happens when you see your options (instead of staying stuck)
Finding a way to stay (when possible)
Separating intent from impact
Being comfortable holding uncomfortable conversations
Removing the invisible work of women through sharing tangible positive impacts on business
 
Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration
 
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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Ep 198, The Multigenerational Workforce

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Nikhil Raval. Join us as we explore:
Escalation culture
How to bridge generational divides
Global Gen Z similarities and differences
The personal impact of fantastic leadership
Want engagement? Communicate goals and expectations, consistently recognize good work, and be transparent.
Taking the time to become more self-aware
Being mindful to overcome generational stereotypes
Human connection at work in the age of AI
Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration
 
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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Ep 197, Beyond Age Stereotypes: Winning Together at Work

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Heather Tinsley-Fix, Senior Advisor of Employer Engagement at AARP. Together we explore:
Research showing the benefits of working with colleagues in different generations
What are older workers concerned with?
Practical ways to avoid falling prey to age stereotypes at work
The impact of age discrimination on older workers
The positive bottom-line effect of multigenerational teams and organizations
Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration
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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Ep 196, Gamifying Behaviors at Work You Find Difficult to Find the Best Path Forward

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Joel Steele. Together we explore:
Focusing on where you want to go, not what you’re trying to avoid
What are your emotions (gems) telling you?
What is daily success?
In conflict, what do you want?
Joel’s new book: The Life Switch
What does it mean to live life (and work) “on” instead of “off?”
Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration
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.

Ep 195, Gen Z at Work

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Will Giangrande. Together we explore:
Transferable skills
Misperceptions of Gen Z at work
Gen Z expectations
Getting to the root of generational differences at work
Giving feedback to Gen Z
Reverse mentorship as a golden opportunity
 
Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration
 
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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Ep 194, The Problem With “Should-ing” Over People

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Mitchell Osmond. Together we explore:
What is common knowledge?
Being bitter or better
The obstacle of holding people to what hasn’t been clearly communicated
Deciding to be thick skinned and soft hearted (instead of thin skinned and hard hearted)
Success professionally and personally
How do you define success?
Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration
 
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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Ep 193, Winning the Generation Wars at Work

This week on Conflict Managed, the tables are turned. Scott Williams, CEO of Discovery Park of America, interviews Merry Brown, UT Martin Ombuds and founder of Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services about her new book, Winning the Generation Wars at Work: Making (Your) Age an Asset.
Join us as we discuss:
The antidote to the generation wars at work
Why generational conflict is more about narratives than people
How age stereotypes produce lost opportunities at work
Opting for dialogue instead of debate to ageism proof your workplace
How leaders can design systems that invite every voice, not just senior ones
What younger employees can do to be heard without losing clarity or credibility
How technology, including AI, encourages every generation to keep learning together
Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and (usually) hosted by Merry Brown.
 
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Ep 192, Fear at Work

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Jacqueline Wales. Together we explore:
What is fear?
Four professional fears
Fear as information
Fear based behavior
E.A.R.: Face it, Explore it, Act on it, Rise with it
Self-compassion
Do you have enough information for the judgement you have made?
Not fearless, but fear intelligence
Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration
 
Jacqueline Wales has spent over 18 years helping leaders and teams around the world transform fear into clarity, courage, and trust.
Her work is grounded in a simple truth — fear isn’t the enemy. It’s data. When you learn to read it, you lead differently.
Jacqueline is a passionate champion for being fearless. She is the author of Fear Intelligence: A Practical Framework for Leading Beyond Fear, The Fearless Factor, The Fearless Factor at Work, and When The Crow Sings, a novel. She is a TEDx and Vistage speak, founder of Transformational Strategies for Success programs and a trusted advisor to senior executives who are ready to transform their professional and personal lives.
 
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Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.
 
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