Ep 179: Conflict Unraveled: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Confidence with Lauren Bronson Petrous and Bianca Juarez

We're Going There with Bianca Juarez

That Sounds Fun Network

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

5.0 • 839 Ratings

🗓️ 23 December 2024

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Have you ever found yourself dreading a difficult conversation, unsure of how to approach it without causing more harm than good? This is our last episode of 2024, friends! Join Lauren and I as we dive deep into the art and science of conflict resolution. We explore why conflicts are inevitable and how we can handle them with confidence and grace. Key Highlights: Roots of Conflict Facing Fears Conflict Styles Gender Dynamics The BRAVE Framework Key Takeaways: The importance of understanding and affirming needs during conflicts. Practical tips for voicing your needs effectively without escalating the situation. Embracing discomfort as a part of the conflict resolution process. Ending conversations with clarity to ensure mutual understanding. Join us for an enlightening conversation packed with practical tools and insights that will help you navigate difficult conversations, foster healthier relationships, and promote personal growth. Show your appreciation to my co-host Lauren by tagging us @laurenbronsonpetrous and me @biancajuarezofficial. Love you friends, B RESOURCES/LINKS Co-Host Lauren Bronson Petrous https://boundlessandco.com/about Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast: Mastering Hard Conversations https://youtu.be/kpRd_NseuDM?si=65R2iNdwLUhMScnt Takeaways Conflict is inevitable, but how we handle it makes all the difference. Understanding your values is crucial for effective conflict resolution. Many people avoid conflict due to fear of rejection or misunderstanding. Identifying whether you are a 'turtle' or 'porcupine' can help you understand your conflict style. Conflict is a healthy part of relationships and should be approached with intention. ⋇ Convoy of Hope - Empowering Women and Girls Together Donate here. https://convoyofhope.org/bianca/ ⋇ Bianca’s new book Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience And Faith When Giving Up Isn't An Option. https://amzn.to/3MO74OC ⋇ The Grit Don’t Quit Bible Study is now available. https://www.biancaolthoff.com/gdq ⋇ So grateful to our sponsors! ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-going-there-with-bianca-juarez-olthoff/id1529509063?uo=4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RpqUTDQWWKDHt1yLQlMKW ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. https://www.biancaolthoff.com/resources ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. https://www.biancaolthoff.com/ ⋇ WGT email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: bradtsushima94@aol.com, Spotify: “R.A.D.” ⋇ Youtube: https://youtu.be/yQMa-g_HZCk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Conflict is inevitable, but how we handle conflict makes all the difference. In this episode,
0:05.0	Lauren Bronson-Petris, expert in conflict resolution and leadership consulting shares practical tools and strategies for navigating tough conversations.
0:12.0	Wait, wait, here's a linchpin with confidence. Whether you are dealing with a challenging conversation at work or in a personal relationship within your family, friend, or spouse, this episode will equip you with actual insights on
0:24.7	how to approach conflict with clarity and with purpose.
0:27.6	It's about time because we're going there.
0:30.7	Hi, friends.
0:31.4	Welcome back to another episode of We're Going There.
0:33.0	I'm your host, Bianca Wattis.
0:34.2	And as I have been talking to this amazing hostess with the
0:37.5	most is all season, this episode, we are talking about how to have hard conversations, how to do
0:44.0	conflict resolution well. Please welcome back to the show for the final season of the episode,
0:49.4	Lauren, Lauren, thank you for being here. Hello, darling. It's been just such a joy this whole
0:53.9	season. And I love it because you been just such a joy this whole season.
0:54.9	And I love it because you are in Michigan and I'm in California, but your heart is cool here.
1:00.0	Yes. No, that's not great for me. That was not great for me, but it's fine. I fell in love with a Michigan boy. So here we are. Here we are. But you always have a place in my house, okay? As I should, I want to call it. It's like the laurel room, I think, is what we called it. We called it. Yes. In Villabianca, there's the Laurel room. And that's in honor of you, Lauren. Yeah, it should be. Okay. So if listeners are new to this season, they'll know that you are a close friend. You have been through one of the hardest seasons of my life, the highs and the lows and everything
1:27.7	in between. But what people might not know is that you are a very accomplished businesswoman
1:31.8	and you've grown your clients to a point where you now own your own consulting firm. You have
1:36.5	worked with Fortune 500 international not-for-profits, churches, mega-churches ranging from Los Angeles
1:42.1	all the way to New York City. You are a trusted advisor to so many, but I'm excited because now our audience gets to have a trusted advisor speak into something that might feel uncomfortable. I know for me, I am, I'm in Enegram 7. We've discussed this a thousand times on the podcast. So like fun is my number one value. I am conflict avoidant. I will stay in bad relationships or in toxic situations because I don't like conflict.
2:04.6	And so I figured in this season where we've been touching on mindsets and how to reorient our thinking to get through life, to do life well, to excel and to thrive, I wanted to be selfish and equip our audience with how do we
2:20.7	have conflict resolution in a way that is God honoring, holds true to ourselves and our values,
2:27.1	and especially as we're going through holiday seasons, we're starting the new year. How do we do this?
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