All Things Conflict

Maria Arpa MBE
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Who doesn't have conflict in their lives? Whether at work, at home or somewhere out in the world we are all affected by conflict even when it is indirect. The impact of poorly managed conflict can devastate lives. With 30 years’ experience mediating conflict and training peacemakers, Maria has held people’s hearts through everything from workplace hostility, board room battles, belligerent teenagers, separated parents at loggerheads to neighbours at war, street gang rivalries, threats to life and business deals gone wrong. In this podcast Maria lifts the lid on why we fight and how we can resolve conflict and design it out of our lives. Maria’s mission is to reduce unnecessary human suffering through conscious awareness, facilitated dialogue and trauma healing, using her communications tool, the Dialogue Road Map.

  1. 4 days ago

    Speaking Their Language: How Peer-to-Peer Voice Is Transforming Wellbeing in Schools

    How do we responsibly connect with young people in an era dominated by social media, short-form algorithms, and complex mental health pressures? In this episode of All Things Conflict, host Maria Arpa is joined by Anne Morris (former maths teacher and founder of Peer Scroller) and Claire Hiscock (Product Manager at Thrive) to examine how schools, educators, and parents can bridge the generational communication gap. Anne and Claire break down the power of combining evidence-based social-emotional development tools with authentic, peer-created short-form video content. They explore how relatable peer voices open safe spaces for difficult conversations around critical issues—such as ADHD diagnosis, period poverty, young carers, and digital wellbeing—before tensions escalate into crisis. Maria also shares frontline insights from her work training young peer mediators in schools, illustrating why empowering young people to support their peers creates lasting positive change. Key Takeaways The Power of the Peer Voice: Young people connect with and confide in relatable, near-peer role models far more readily than traditional authority figures. Responsible Content Creation: Utilizing short-form video content formatted like TikTok and Instagram—while keeping scripts carefully reviewed and held to high educational standards—bridges the gap between modern engagement and safe learning. Upstream Conflict Prevention: Addressing emotional tensions, bullying, or behavioral slips early prevents issues from escalating into dangerous, hidden conflicts. Data-Driven Pastoral Insights: Tracking engagement trends on digital learning platforms allows educators to spot emerging school-wide concerns (such as period poverty or caregiving struggles) before they become crises. Engaging Parents at Home: Equipping families with accessible, digestible tools helps bridge the communication divide between the classroom and home life. Proper Scaffolding for Peer Mentoring: Peer support and buddy schemes require structured training in empathy and listening; without guidance, older students can inadvertently heighten anxieties for incoming pupils. Relevant Links https://www.peerscroller.com/ https://www.thriveapproach.com/ Social Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.centreforpeacefulsolutions.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.peacefulsolutions.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.workplacehuddle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mariaarpa.com/⁠⁠ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: Modern Pressures & How Young People Communicate 02:34 – Anne Morris’s Journey: From Maths Teacher to Peer-to-Peer Advocate 05:28 – Claire Hiscock & Thrive: Evidence-Based Social-Emotional Support 07:22 – Inside Peer Scroller: Using 90-Second Relatable Videos in Classrooms 11:29 – Responsible Content Creation: Structuring & Safeguarding Peer Voice 13:46 – Peer Scroller Explainer: Tackling Vaping, Attendance & Wellbeing 15:12 – Moving Upstream: Preventing Conflict Before It Escalates in Secret 18:10 – Maria’s School Stories: Peer Mediation & the Year 7 Buddy Pitfall 23:05 – Bringing Parents In: Bridging the School-to-Home Communication Gap 26:36 – Real-World Impact: Uncovering Hidden Trends, ADHD & Young Carers 33:32 – The Entrepreneurial Journey: Innovating Education & Gaining Trust 40:00 – Final Takeaways & Where to Connect: Peer Scroller & Thrive Approach

  2. 20 Oct

    Where Is the Line? Freedom of Speech, Offence, and Comedy with Marc Cohen

    Where does freedom of speech truly begin and end? In this episode of All Things Conflict, host Maria Arpa is joined by stand-up comedian and tech entrepreneur Marc Cohen to explore the complex boundaries of free expression, offence, and social responsibility. Together, they dive into the evolving world of stand-up comedy—from venue censorship and non-disclosure guidelines to the ethical responsibility performers carry on stage. Marc and Maria examine how personal maturity and changing social norms redefine what is acceptable over time, addressing the anxiety surrounding past statements being resurfaced out of context. The conversation touches on the nuances of political satire, the gap between intention and impact, and why bridging ideological divides requires stepping outside echo chambers to engage with differing perspectives rather than demonizing them. Key Takeaways Venue Accountability & Freedom of Expression: While free speech permits broad expression, venue owners and event organizers maintain a right to protect their brand association and set boundaries for their audiences. Evolution of Social Norms: As individuals mature and society evolves, language and humor that were once acceptable are often recognized as harmful and discarded—not due to social pressure, but through personal growth. Intention vs. Impact: Honorable intentions do not negate real-world harm; jokes targeting marginalized groups can reinforce existing inequality regardless of comedic intent. Satire and Ideological Bubbles: Preaching to aligned audiences creates echo chambers and animosity, whereas skillful satire can bridge divides by exposing absurdities across the political spectrum. Developing an Inner Compass: Navigating comedy, dialogue, and free speech ultimately comes down to personal reflection, self-awareness, and seeking understanding rather than immediate outrage. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 02:01 – Introducing Marc Cohen: Finance, Tech, and Stand-Up Comedy 04:45 – Boundaries in Stand-Up: Venue Guidelines and Brand Protection 07:20 – Free Speech vs. Changing Standards: Have We Gone Backwards? 09:23 – Social Pressure, Context, and Resurfacing Historical Content 12:08 – Inner Compass & Navigating Cultural Norms Across Eras 15:13 – Intention, Bullying, and Smart Joke Formation 16:14 – Message Sent vs. Message Received 18:28 – Stepping Outside Echo Chambers & Exposing Yourself to Different Views 23:10 – Can Humor Influence Ideological Opponents? 29:45 – The Problem with Labeling: Avoiding Defensive Reactions 33:14 – The Difficulty of "Edgy" Comedy & Master Craftsmen 38:47 – The Gap Between Intention and Action 40:10 – Satire and Character Caricatures (e.g., Al Murray) 45:30 – Final Thoughts: Why You Should Try Stand-Up Once in Your Life Marc Cohen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcdoesgigs/ Social Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.centreforpeacefulsolutions.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.peacefulsolutions.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.workplacehuddle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mariaarpa.com/⁠⁠

  3. 13 Oct

    From "The Steam Roller" to Self-Trust: Yo! Sushi Founder Simon Woodroofe on Leadership and Conflict

    In this episode of All Things Conflict, host Maria Arpa is joined by entrepreneur, author, and original Dragons' Den investor Simon Woodroofe OBE (founder of Yo! Sushi and YoOTel). Simon shares his candid journey from leaving school at 16 with two O-levels to becoming a rock-and-roll roadie, launching a lighting business, and eventually founding one of the UK’s most recognizable hospitality brands. The discussion dives deep into the realities of leadership, handling conflict, and the personal evolution required to scale a business. Simon reflects on his early reputation as "The Steam Roller," explaining how hard-driving startup energy must eventually give way to team delegation, emotional connection, and trust. He shares key leadership frameworks, including why leaders must build a "bank of goodwill," why overdelivering creates "desert island people," and how a pivotal 5-mile run in Hyde Park transformed him from a transactional manager into an authentic leader who trusts himself. Key Takeaways The Startup Mindset vs. Scaling: Startup founders often need a "my way or the highway" drive to turn vision into reality, but scaling a business requires stepping back and letting others lead. People vs. Business: Technical and operational tasks in business are straightforward; managing human relationships, expectations, and conflict is where true leadership is tested. The Bank of Goodwill: Leading effectively means building up consistent positive goodwill with your team so difficult conversations and feedback come from a place of trust. Emotional Connection Over Rational Argument: Persuading and engaging others relies far more on emotional resonance and atmosphere than on rigid logical arguments. Self-Trust as the Foundation of Leadership: You cannot expect others to trust your consistency until you learn to trust yourself. The "Desert Island" Work Ethic: Consistently overdelivering builds long-term reputation and attracts high-value collaborators. Link to Simon Woodroffe's New Book - ⁠ https://www.amazon.co.uk/YO-MAN-Robots-Reinventing-British-ebook/dp/B0H3VGLP7V/⁠ ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/yo-man/simon-woodroffe/9781918191301⁠ Social Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.centreforpeacefulsolutions.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.peacefulsolutions.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.workplacehuddle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://mariaarpa.com/⁠⁠ ⁠ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:50 – Transitioning from Rock Roadie to Lighting Entrepreneur 05:40 – Earning the Nickname "The Steam Roller" 07:06 – "Business Is Easy, People Are Difficult" 08:38 – Vision and Imagination in Entrepreneurship 10:43 – Knowing When to Hand Over Operational Control 14:04 – Building the "Bank of Goodwill" 15:19 – The Value of Overdelivering & "Desert Island People" 16:07 – Emotional Connection vs. Rational Argument in Leadership 18:18 – Moving Beyond Transactional Leadership to Human Values 19:29 – The Hyde Park Breakthrough: Learning to Trust Yourself 22:46 – Simon's Golden Rule: Why He Always Responds to Inquiries

  4. 6 Oct

    What Does It Feel Like to Be Led by You? Unlocking the Dialogue Road Map with Maria Arpa MBE

    What do people say about your leadership when you are not in the room? In this reflective episode of All Things Conflict, host Maria Arpa explores the core question that sparked her 30-year career in communication and conflict resolution: What is it like to be led by you? Maria synthesizes three decades of frontline work across social housing, high-security prisons, troubled schools, and corporate environments. She explains how unaddressed tensions naturally turn into disputes when systems lose touch with empathy, compassion, and active listening. Highlighting real-world stories of former prisoners becoming master facilitators and former students becoming workplace mediators, Maria demonstrates the long-term impact of working from a paradigm of care and intimacy. She also invites listeners to register for her upcoming webinar and outlines how leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers can join the 2027 Dialogue Roadmap cohort to bring authentic, de-escalating communication skills into their organizations. Key Takeaways Self-Reflective Leadership: True leadership requires precision of language and deep awareness of how your words and instructions are received by others. The Escalation Spectrum: Small daily tensions naturally arise when people work together; when left unaddressed, they escalate into full-blown disputes. Trust & Attitude: People can instinctively read your underlying attitude toward them—trust, safety, and tone dictate whether a situation escalates or heals. Systemic Failure vs. Human Connection: Many societal and workplace disputes are caused by systems that have lost their capacity for empathy and active listening. Leading Out of the Shadow of Greed: High-performing businesses and leaders can drive profit and progress without exploiting people or causing harm. Register for the webinar here https://beacons.ai/mariaarpambe Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 00:39 – Invitation to the Dialogue Roadmap Webinar 02:11 – Why Communication Is the Baseline of All Human Activity 03:51 – How Tensions Turn into Conflict (Workplaces, Prisons, & Housing) 04:45 – The Foundations of Healing: Trust, Safety, and Language 05:19 – Stories of Lasting Impact: Prisons, Schools, and Cafe Reunions 07:15 – 20 Years of the Center for Peaceful Solutions 08:03 – Inviting the 2027 Cohort: 20 Days of Intensive Training 10:12 – Conscious Business: Profit Without Misery or Exploitation 11:40 – How to Get in Touch with Maria & Speak with Alumni

  5. 29 Sept

    Justice Redesigned: What 49 Episodes Taught Us About Systemic Reform

    In this series finale of Justice Redesigned on All Things Conflict, host Maria Arpa looks back on an incredible journey spanning nearly 50 episodes dedicated to examining, questioning, and re-envisioning the modern justice system. What began as an open-ended exploration became an intimate masterclass featuring defense lawyers, former heads of the Crown Prosecution Service, third-sector leaders, child abuse survivors, and individuals with lived experience of incarceration. Maria synthesizes the overarching lessons from across the series. She tackles the crisis of legal aid, the tragic reality of wrongful convictions, the underfunded power of restorative justice, and the lifelong harm caused when society fails to listen to child victims of crime and exploitation. Ultimately, Maria highlights a vital truth: even the most enlightened, well-resourced government cannot fix a broken system alone—true healing and structural reform require grassroots community action, restorative practice, and authentic human dialogue. Key Takeaways The Scope of Systemic Failure: From legal aid struggles to wrongful convictions, systemic breakdowns affect every level of the criminal justice ecosystem. The Power of Restorative Practice: Restorative justice remains critically under-resourced despite its proven ability to facilitate deep healing and genuine resolution. The Price of Ignoring Children: Failing to listen to child victims of crime and sexual exploitation creates unhealed wounds that ripple across an entire lifetime. Transformative Lived Experience: Formerly incarcerated individuals who transition into community leaders offer some of the most powerful insights into fixing the penal system. Community Over Bureaucracy: Government policies alone cannot solve systemic trauma; real change depends on community initiatives, empathy, and raw, honest dialogue. Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 01:21 – Reflecting on 50 Episodes of Justice Redesigned 02:15 – Legal Aid, Prosecution Struggles, and the Tragedy of Wrongful Convictions 02:51 – The Underutilized Power of Restorative Justice 03:22 – Giving Voice to Child Victims of Exploitation and Abuse 04:00 – Insights from Lived Experience: Transformation After Prison 04:35 – Grassroots Leaders: Third-Sector Contributions to Justice 05:00 – Why Government Alone Cannot Fix the Justice System 05:41 – Moving Forward: The Essential Need for Dialogue, Empathy, and Connection

  6. 22 Sept

    If you had the keys to the Ministry of Justice and you could make one change today, what change would you make? Part 2

    In this final, roundup episode of the Justice Redesigned series on All Things Conflict, host Maria Arpa poses a single, transformative question to a panel of expert podcast guests: "If you had the keys to the Ministry of Justice and could make one immediate change, what would it be?" The responses offer a multi-perspective blueprint for overhaul and reform across the legal and penal landscapes. Guests tackle critical issues including dedicated funding for legal defense and future judges, mandatory pre-court mediation to divert cases from overwhelmed courtrooms, and giving formerly incarcerated individuals a central role in justice policy consultation. The conversation spans systemic reforms—such as replacing punitive prisons with Nordic/Dutch dignity models, ending early-stage trauma in family court, introducing sentence reductions for positive mentorship, and cracking down on unproven expert witness testimony to prevent wrongful convictions. Key Takeaways Dedicated Legal Funding Streams: Safeguarding resources for criminal defense representation, court infrastructure, and judicial training ensures equal access to justice regardless of wealth. Mandatory Pre-Protocol Mediation: Requiring mediation before filing court claims reduces litigation friction and keeps avoidable disputes out of overloaded courtrooms. Policy Consultation with Lived Experience: Involving individuals who have navigated the penal system ensures justice policies reflect real-world conditions rather than bureaucratic theory. Dignity-Based Incarceration: Shifting to Dutch and Nordic prison models—which prioritize privacy, humanity, and normal living standards—directly lowers reoffending rates. Early Mediation in Family Disputes: Creating an in-between diversion stage for private children's cases prevents children from suffering multi-year court battles and social care friction. Reforming Expert Witness Standards: Tightening oversight on courtroom expert testimony is essential to eliminate pseudo-scientific claims and prevent wrongful convictions. Timestamops 00:00 – Introduction 02:22 –Dedicated Funding for Criminal Defence & Future Judges 03:29 – Mandating Pre-Protocol Mediation Before Court Claims 03:48 – Consulting People with Lived Experience in System Policy 04:14 – Setting Clear Boundaries & Open Dialogue Behind Bars 04:58 – Stripping Away Bureaucracy to Reconnect on a Human Level 06:14 – Proposal 6: Mandatory Empathy, Empire, & Structural Bias Education 07:08 – Transitioning to Nordic and Dutch Dignity-Based Prisons 08:14 – Creating Pre-Court Diversion Stages in Family Law Cases 09:38 – Sentence Reductions & Mentorship Incentives for Inmates 10:40 – System-Wide Restorative Justice & Post-Release Housing 12:12 – "Punishment Is Not a Resolution" 12:20 – Overhauling Expert Witness Verification in Criminal Courts 13:16 – Call to Action: Share Your Views & Join the Conversation

  7. 15 Sept

    Surviving Childhood Violence: Corruption, Trauma, and the Search for Safety with Luke Appleyard

    In this deeply moving episode of All Things Conflict, Maria Arpa is joined by Luke Appleyard for an unvarnished conversation on what happens when child victims of domestic abuse are left without safety, support, or a voice. Luke shares his raw, lived experience of witnessing horrific domestic violence as a child, fleeing with his mother to a safe house, and the terrifying reality of being tracked down when corrupt local networks and police connections protected his abuser. He breaks down the lifelong, compounding toll of unhealed childhood wounds—explaining how early instability led to severe mental health breakdowns, neurodivergent challenges, suicidal ideation, and intense isolation in adulthood. Together, Maria and Luke discuss the societal stigma surrounding male victims of domestic abuse, the severe lack of male-focused refuges, and why public services must abandon cold, bureaucratic box-ticking in favor of heart-to-heart human connection. Key Takeaways Systemic Failure and Cover-Ups: How corrupt local networks and police ties can protect violent abusers, leaving victims trapped in continuous cycle of fear. The Long-Term Impact of Childhood Trauma: Lacking safety in early childhood directly shapes adult wiring, contributing to severe mental health struggles, adult breakdowns, and neurodivergence. The Invisible Male Victim: The urgent need to address the stigma surrounding men and boys who experience domestic abuse, and the stark lack of male refuges. The Healing Power of Lived Experience: How stepping forward to share a raw, honest story can help break the isolation for others going through similar trauma. Human-Centered Support: Why councils, police, and support agencies must move past bureaucratic spreadsheets to offer safe, non-judgmental spaces for individuals to be heard. Key Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:42 – Luke Appleyard’s Story: Witnessing Childhood Abuse 04:26 – Escaping to a Safe House & Living Under Threat 07:39 – Police Ties, Freemasonry, and Cover-Ups 12:36 – The Statistics: 3.8 Million Affected & The Trauma-Neurodiversity Link 14:13 – Mental Health Crises, Adult Breakdowns, and Suicidal Ideation 17:30 – Seeking Help: Historical Abuse & Systemic Rejection 20:20 – The Loss of Family Support and the Search for Male Role Models 27:17 – The Hidden Toll of Loneliness and Lack of Companionship 31:18 – Rebuilding: Finding the "Circle of Trust" 35:15 – Breaking the Stigma: Why We Need Male Domestic Abuse Refuges 41:10 – Replacing Bureaucracy with Heart-to-Heart Listening Social Links ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.centreforpeacefulsolutions.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.peacefulsolutions.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.workplacehuddle.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mariaarpa.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  8. 8 Sept

    If you had the keys to the Ministry of Justice and you could make one change today, what change would you make?

    In this roundup episode of the Justice Redesigned series on All Things Conflict, host Maria Arpa poses one transformative question to a panel of expert podcast guests: "If you had the keys to the Ministry of Justice and could make one immediate change, what would it be?" The responses offer an unvarnished, multi-perspective masterclass on fixing a broken justice system. From defence solicitors advocating for an immediate public-interest amnesty to clear massive court backlogs, to former incarcerated leaders calling for lived experience at top policymaking levels, this episode explores where current systems fail and how to fix them. Topics range from re-categorizing sex offenders to lower reoffending rates, replacing punitive incarceration with Nordic and Dutch dignity models, confronting leadership shadow traits, introducing mandatory pre-court mediation, overhauling self-regulated expert witnesses, and expanding restorative justice. Key Takeaways Public Interest Amnesties: Dropping minor, low-level offences where prosecution does not serve the public interest would immediately clear years of court backlog and free up resources for serious crimes. Lived Experience in Leadership: Integrating formerly incarcerated individuals into decision-making roles brings realistic, grounded insights that career bureaucrats lack. Leadership Retraining: Mandatory self-reflection and shadow work for systemic leaders can expose unhealed wounds, blind spots, and toxic connections to domination culture. Restorative Justice Over Punishment: Punishment alone does not bring resolution or reduce crime; structured, educational, and restorative alternatives give individuals a reason to change. Dignity-Based Prison Models: Emulating Dutch and Nordic prison systems—which prioritize privacy, humanity, and community integration—directly correlates with better behaviour and lower reoffending. Overhauling Expert Witness Standards: Tightening the criteria for court-admitted experts is essential to prevent self-regulated, unproven testimony from causing wrongful convictions. Social Links ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.centreforpeacefulsolutions.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.peacefulsolutions.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.workplacehuddle.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mariaarpa.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Who doesn't have conflict in their lives? Whether at work, at home or somewhere out in the world we are all affected by conflict even when it is indirect. The impact of poorly managed conflict can devastate lives. With 30 years’ experience mediating conflict and training peacemakers, Maria has held people’s hearts through everything from workplace hostility, board room battles, belligerent teenagers, separated parents at loggerheads to neighbours at war, street gang rivalries, threats to life and business deals gone wrong. In this podcast Maria lifts the lid on why we fight and how we can resolve conflict and design it out of our lives. Maria’s mission is to reduce unnecessary human suffering through conscious awareness, facilitated dialogue and trauma healing, using her communications tool, the Dialogue Road Map.

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  • Creator
    Maria Arpa MBE
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    All Things Conflict

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