Conflict Managed Merry Brown

🎙This week on Conflict Managed we are departing from our regular format to discuss Vanguard Voices upcoming International, fully Virtual Speak Up Summit taking place June 13-14th 2024 across all time zones.
To discuss The Vanguard Voices Speak Up Summit, we are re-joined by friend of the show, Jessica Bensch, a passionate advocate for psychological safety at work and founder of Vanguard Voices.
The Speak Up Summit: June 13-14th, 2024: This groundbreaking 24+ consecutive hour, fully virtual summit (www.thespeakupsummit.com) will bring together thought leaders, academics, advocates and employees worldwide on a common platform, united by a shared goal: to amplify awareness and exponentially increase psychological safety at work. 
There are many events online: This one is different. This is the building of a global community of changemakers - across companies, industries, countries worldwide. We are building a global movement: We have prominent speakers such as Kim Scott (Author of 'Radical Candor'), Tim McClure, Michele Zanini (Co-Author of 'Humanocracy') and so many others at this Speak Up summit joining us in this effort.
You will -  ▶️  Gain practical strategies to foster psychological safety and develop high performance teams▶️  Learn how to address issues such as abuse of power, toxic personalities, and mental health for a healthier work environment▶️  Network with professionals who are committed to creating positive workplace cultures▶️  Hear from experts who will challenge your perspectives and inspire actionable change in your organization
 By attending this summit, you receive:
 Full access to the 24-hour event featuring 50+ speakers around the world (FULLY VIRTUAL)
 Networking opportunities with the speakers and a global audience of professionals and experts
 1:1 Coaching Sessions with certified coaches (first-come, first-serve)
 A resource guide with the key practical actions from all sessions from each of the 50+ sessions that can be implemented in your organization
 Access to The Speak Up Summit recordings for future reference
 A free copy of one of the keynote speakers books (as supplies last)

This is a not-for-profit initiative. We want as many people as possible who are gravitated to this topic to come. We are committed to making this event accessible to a wide audience. We offer discounts for individuals facing unemployment, region-specific discounts, and group discounts. (www.thespeakupsummit.com)
 

🎙This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by Dr. Hector Escalante, the Director of the Office of the Ombuds at the University of California, Merced.
Join us as we discuss:
🚧The amazing and needed work of Organizational Ombuds
🔊The power of deep listening and being heard
👩‍💻Handling work conflict as a bystander
🚦Thinking through the risks and rewards of speaking up
⛵The growth and journey of careers
Dr. Hector Escalante immigrated from Baja California, Mexico to America with his parents and sister when he was 2 years old. He grew up in Oxnard, California and then moved to Central California when he was 15. After graduating from high school, Hector enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served 6 years in the reserves as a radio operator. Hector began a career in the cable tv industry and decided to go to college in his early 30s. He enjoyed higher education so much that he went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts, a Master of Education and a doctorate in education. Upon completing his academic pursuits, Hector served as faculty, dean of students and a director of academic affairs. He was the inaugural ombuds for the University of the Pacific and continues to offer ombuds services to small non-profit organizations. Hector specializes in conflict resolution, healthy communication, and learning and development that promotes inclusion, healthy communication, and conflict resolution. Hector’s passions include treating all with fairness, equity, dignity, and compassion. He loves eating good food, the outdoors and spending time with friends and family.

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services.

🎙This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Nasoan Sheftel-Gomes, Consultant, Certified Leadership Coach, and Attorney.
 
Join us as we discuss:
🔥Career burnout
🔍The exhausting trap of hypervigilance
🌱The life altering power of transformative coaching
🕊Quelling anxiety in conflict situations
🚀Actively making space for new leadership
 
Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
 
Nasoan Sheftel-Gomes is an attorney, leadership coach, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging strategist. With over 16 years of experience in the nonprofit legal services sector in NYC, she has led organizational transformation, diversity, and anti-bias initiatives. Nasoan's expertise spans organizational development, program development, operations, human resources, labor management, strategic planning, and compliance.
As the founder of Transformative Leadership Collective, Nasoan coaches leaders to align with their core values, enhance self-awareness, and strengthen relationship-building skills. She believes in fostering equity-driven organizational cultures that inspire collective purpose. Nasoan specializes in facilitating difficult conversations, developing leadership skills for diverse teams, and creating transformational organizations.
Nasoan holds a JD from the City University of New York School of Law, a Master's in Journalism from the University of California Berkeley, and a bachelor's in Sociology from Clark University. She is a certified professional leadership coach and holds a Certification in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Cornell University. Licensed to practice law in New York, she resides in Los Angeles, CA.

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services. You can find them online at 3pconflictrestoration.com.

This week on Conflict Managed, we are joined by Philip Grindell, an esteemed security expert and founder of Defuse, a consultancy dedicated to mitigating risks and safeguarding everyone from high net-worth individuals, organizations, and those in the public eye from various threats.
Join us as we discuss:
🤝The need for the human touch when dealing with problems and complaints
👓Short sighted and costly nature of cost-cutting human services for employees
🥇Considering what success really is: having more or being more?
🔑Identifying problem behaviors for intervention and de-escalation
🧭The need to re-humanize our work environments
With a distinguished career spanning from senior roles in Scotland Yard to establishing protective intelligence teams in Parliament, Philip Grindell brings expertise in protective intelligence, behavioral science, and security management. Having spearheaded initiatives to protect public figures and organizations, Philip understands the complexities of managing physical, reputational, and psychological risks. His comprehensive approach combines rigorous data analysis with bespoke strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Philip's background as a former senior detective, coupled with his experience in counterterrorism and security coordination, underscores his commitment to delivering top-tier protection services. Through Defuse, he provides clients with the same level of expertise and service afforded to government officials and political leaders.
Social Media Sites:
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/behavioural-threat-management-specialist
Youtube Channel - (6) Defuse® - YouTube
Website - defuseglobal.com/ 

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome LeKesha Taylor, University Ombuds and Associate Director of Residence Life for Marshall University.
Join us as we discuss questions such as:
🌟Who has the solution to your problem?
✨Dealing with gossip and office drama: what are your priorities?
🌟What do you want to spend your time thinking about?
✨Are you hearing what THEY are saying?
Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
LeKesha Taylor is a seasoned Housing and Residence Life professional from Huntington, WV. She is a proud alum of Parkersburg High School (Go Big Reds) in Parkersburg, West Virginia.  Currently she serves as the Associate Director of Residence Life and the University Ombuds for her alma mater Marshall University. She has served as a team member for housing since 1999. While still new to the field of Ombuds she became a member of the International Ombuds Association in 2021 and reestablished the Ombuds office at Marshall University serving as an Ombuds to faculty and staff and most recently in 2023 adding in students as well. During her tenure at Marshall University, she has served on a host of committees serving all Marshall and Huntington community constituents including President Commissions and the University Women of Color Committee, Behavioral Intervention Team, and Week of Welcome. She was privileged to be a part of the John Marshall Leadership Fellows 2020 cohort and a Facilitator and speaker for 2021-2024.  Her family is her greatest accomplishment and spending time with them is her preferred pastime.  She is a wife to a wonderful husband Jason and mother to two beautiful children Emberlee and Elias, as well as a pet parent to Moose Hotdog and Khloe Bell.  

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services.

🎙Today on Conflict Managed we welcome Toby Mildon, Diversity and Inclusion Architect, business owner, podcast host of Inclusive Growth Show, and author.
Join us as we discuss:
🌐 The business case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
💡 Building confidence
🚫 Addressing issues straightaway to prevent festering
🔍 Focusing on early adopters and innovators to bring about change
🎓 What could recent graduates teach your organization?
Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Toby Mildon is an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Architect and the Founder of Mildon. Having previously worked at the BBC, Deloitte and Accenture, Toby has since delivered hugely successful programs for Sony, HarperCollins, Centrica, Mitchells & Butlers, and the NHS, as well as writing ‘Inclusive Growth’, an Amazon bestseller.
With both professional and lived experience, Toby’s mission is to shape diverse and inclusive workplace environments where everyone feels welcome, empowered, and given the opportunity to thrive. Toby doesn’t just consult; he partners with organizations to create bespoke strategies that go beyond superficial initiatives. Toby truly believes in the transformative power of inclusivity to drive innovations, attract the best talent, boost employee engagement, and elevate overall business performance.

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.