#49: Exploring Conflict & Connection with Matthew Abrams

What if conflict wasn't something to avoid, but something to embrace?In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Abrams: leadership coach, EOS expert, and author of Inviting Genius, to explore how conflict can become one of our greatest tools for growth, connection, and self-discovery.What begins as a conversation about leadership quickly evolves into a powerful coaching session, as Matthew helps uncover how our earliest experiences shape the way we navigate conflict, relationships, and even our sense of identity. Together, we explore the stories we've inherited, the masks we wear to feel safe, and why embracing discomfort can lead us back to our most authentic selves.This isn't just a conversation about better communication, it's about understanding yourself, telling the truth with courage and compassion, and discovering how conflict can become a catalyst for deeper relationships and lasting transformation.Topics We Explore:Why conflict is a gateway to self-discoveryHow childhood shapes the way we handle conflictMoving from people-pleasing to authentic communicationThe relationship between entrepreneurship and identityFear, vulnerability, and telling the truth with compassionWhy healthy conflict creates deeper connectionTurning discomfort into growth and transformationConnect with Matthew Abrams: https://matthewabrams.us/ Get your Copy of Inviting Genius: https://invitinggenius.com/Learn More about The Viking Academy: https://www.vikingacademy.com