In the first episode of Before It Begins: Strategically Speaking with Carol Barkes, we take an in depth look at how your brain handles conflict.

Carol Barkes M.B.A., B.B.A., uses her neuroscience training and years of experience as a conflict and communication consultant to guide use through exactly what happens to us at the psychological and physiological level during a conflict. Using this knowledge, Carol guides us through her best practices to deal with conflict effectively, finding the wins hidden in the chaos. Carol also teaches us highly effective strategies to avoid conflict all together.

Timecodes:

0:00 - Intro

0:06 - Carol Barkes Welcome and Intro to Conflict.

0:44 - Why we should care about conflict.

2:24 - What Carol learned from using this tools in her court mediation program.

3:23 - Who is Carol Barkes?

5:10 - Carol's first major pivot: Firefighter to...?

6:15 - Business, divorce, and life changes.

8:50 - 3 Main Topics for dealing with conflict.

9:18 - Stress.

15:40 - Perception and Brain Filtration.

18:50 - Lack of Information and the downward spiral.

22:10 - Tips to have better conversations.

22:34 - Closing remarks with Carol Barkes.

23:45 - How to get in touch with Carol Barkes.

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