Conflict Skills
Simon Goode is a professional mediator and the host of the Conflict Skills Podcast, where he offers free resources and tools to navigate conflicts both in and out of the workplace. With a focus on practical strategies, Simon’s podcast addresses real-world scenarios, providing listeners with the tools to handle disputes effectively. In his recent episodes, he delves into the intricacies of workplace mediation, using case studies like conflicts between managers and staff members to illustrate his points. Simon's expertise and approachable style make his podcast an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their conflict resolution skills.
Podcasting since 2023 • 98 episodes
Conflict Skills
Latest Episodes
Bringing Calm to Conflict: Using Mindfulness Techniques in Conflict Management
Would you like to feel more calm in the midst of conflict? In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, host Simon Goode talks with mindfulness specialist and former mediator Charlotte Tharup about how mindfulness can support conflict resolu...
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Season 1
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Episode 99
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37:43
Mediation vs. Investigation: Choosing the Right Path for Workplace Conflict
In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, Simon Goode is joined by a fellow mediator mediator and former employment lawyer, Fiona Bigelli, to discuss the realities of workplace investigations and alternative approaches to resolving confli...
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Season 1
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Episode 98
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35:03
How to Set Boundaries and Follow Up Assertively in Difficult Conversations
In this episode, Simon Goode explores how to follow up assertively in conflict situations without crossing into aggression, using a real-life neighborhood dispute as a case study. He breaks down practical strategies for communicating boundaries...
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Season 1
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Episode 97
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26:26
Training Mediators: Linda Kochanski on Skills, Challenges, and Building Resilience in Conflict Management
In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, Simon Goode interviews Linda Kochanski, an experienced mediator and trainer, about her 33-year journey in mediation, her approach to training new mediators, and the importance of reflective practi...
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Season 1
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Episode 96
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30:15
The Graduate's Workplace Conflict Survival Guide: Skills and Mindset Shifts
In this episode, Simon Goode explores practical strategies and mindset shifts for new graduates navigating workplace conflict, emphasizing the inevitability and complexity of such challenges. He breaks down five types of conflict—data, value, s...
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Season 1
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Episode 95
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37:24
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