Navigating triggers
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In Life, Change Is the Only Certainty
In what seemed an instant, our lives were changed. Most of us still have the look on our faces of a deer caught in the blinding glare of oncoming headlights. Our faces show it. Our insides feel it. Suddenly, the fabric of our daily lives was torn away in ways never before experienced: schools closed, businesses shuttered and working from home has become the new normal, for many. And a concept our world never contemplated – social distancing- has become almost a law. Cities in lockdown, no hand shaking, no close contact. In a world so social, we are locked down, sheltering in place. And for many, this could…
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Is Workplace Conflict Pushing Your Buttons? Try This.
Are you tired of workplace drama – the same old employees pushing your buttons, because they just seem to know your triggers? Transform Workplace Conflict? YES, It IS Possible! Do you feel like you’re in a battlefield, where a productive, inclusive and rewarding atmosphere has been crushed by continual arguing, insults and toxic behaviors? And worst of all, are you frustrated because you want to change the way you respond, but can’t seem to see your way out? Good news! You don’t have to tolerate it or hope that someday things will get better – I can show you how to respond effectively to toxic workplace situations – with…
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Effectively Closing An Emotionally Charged Session
I know you’ve been there. You presented a workshop where participants were actively engaged and sharing – so much so that when it was time to close the session, you sensed an overwhelm of unchecked emotions in the room. Can you relate? I’ve been there, too. You can’t expect participants to simply exit the room and resume their day, as if nothing happened after discussing sensitive and upsetting topics. So, effectively plan the last 10 or 15 minutes of your session – allow people time to gather their emotions and feelings so that they can move forward. Moving them forward moves them towards deeper introspection and a sense of…
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Workplace Conflict? How to Overcome Challenging Situations
Are you miserable at work? Fed up with workplace conflict that undermines morale and lowers productivity? Frustrated because the same old issues keep pushing your buttons – and you find yourself reacting the same old way? I can almost hear the thundering chorus of “YES!” But guess what? You CAN overcome these problematic situations. In what’s become one of my most popular courses, Navigating Difficult Situations in the Workplace, I help you recognize your hot buttons and show you how to better respond – and to de-escalate triggering situations as they happen. See what you’ll learn and register right here. You won’t be hearing been-there, tried-that strategies…
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Bullying in the Workplace: Had Enough?
Bullying is immersed in our culture: in school, at work, and even online. My fear is you’ve experienced it. Like an epidemic, it spreads. Workplace bullying can lead to lawsuits, a loss of morale among employees and higher rates of absenteeism, along with countless other unproductive, harmful consequences. If you’ve experienced bullying in the workplace, you need to formulate a plan to alleviate the situation. Tolerating it isn’t the answer; that merely perpetuates it. You want to be courageous, to take a stand against bullying – but you’re afraid of retaliation. Your fears may be heightened if the bully is your boss, or someone in a leadership position. There are…
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Know the Warning Signs You’ve Been Triggered to Navigate Difficult Situations.
Look around. When was the last time you witnessed or were involved in a triggering situation? If you really take the time to observe, you’ll probably notice triggering events happening all around you, all the time. Even in organizations with some of the best laid-out plans, conflict in the workplace still happens. Conflict in the Workplace Sends Productivity Plummeting Even a seemingly minor disagreement can spiral out of control into a conflict in the workplace that undermines productivity and erodes professional relationships. What about you? Have you ever reacted on automatic pilot in a way that was less than productive when you felt triggered? Maybe some of these statements sound…
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Stress Influences Our Reactions to Triggering Events
Ever pay attention that when life goes smoothly, nothing much bothers you? And you think, yeah, I’ve ‘fixed’ all my problems…you feel pretty good about yourself – and about your ability to handle difficult situations. You’ve got it covered. But gradually, daily stressors build up. Life drains us. We get worn out, preoccupied with ever-increasing demands – and as a result, react more emotionally and more deeply to triggering situations than we would have in our ‘life is good’ days. Can you relate? Recognizing The Cumulative Impact of Recent Experiences When we’re under a great deal of stress, we can perceive situations differently. For instance, a client related…
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Identify Your Hot Buttons at Work to Respond More Effectively.
Hot buttons. Everybody’s got ‘em. OK, admit it. Sometimes co-workers, colleagues or work situations irritate you. And to add insult to injury, you get even more annoyed when those around you don’t seem to be bothered by any of it. Sound familiar? Triggers are “in the eye of the beholder.” It’s important to identify just what your individual triggers are – and to effectively address them – so that you can respond more productively the next time you feel triggered. What Pushes Your Buttons in the Workplace? Read over the following samples of common workplace triggering situations. As you read each one, consider how much you emotionally react to each…
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Can You Recognize Your Own Racist Beliefs?
Change Starts With Recognizing Your Own Racism Ever heard of the Harvard Implicit Bias Test? Years ago, a colleague urged me to take the test. When the results indicated I had negative prejudices towards African Americans, my ego roared out NO WAY! Me? So I did what most people would do: I critiqued the methodology of the test. There was something wrong with the test – certainly NOT ME. Truth is, we all need to get real with ourselves, to stop making excuses or casting blame. So often we put ourselves up on a pedestal, linking racism to an outdated image of a Confederate-flag-flying, gun-toting KKK member. The inner dialogue…
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Overcome Office Dysfunction
Here’s the truth: There ARE more effective ways to deal with frustration in the workplace – some simple tips can show you how and when to implement the tools necessary to transform negative workplace dynamics and office politics. Even though you can’t control people or situations, you can take charge of the way you respond. Reclaim YOUR power today… Ready to Change Your Response… and Change Your Results? Well… I’m showing you how it’s done and sharing examples in this recent TAI Talk video! Click PLAY to watch it NOW! Are you tired of responding to triggering situations and workplace conflict in ways you later regret? Are you frustrated by…
