#55 | Amy Armstrong | Mastering Conflict Situations: Expert insights for a peaceful life

In today's episode Dr. Andrea & Jon are joined by conflict resolution specialist, Amy Armstrong. With experience spanning family law, education, and corporate environments, Amy shares her journey from avoiding conflict to becoming a champion of truth-telling with warmth and kindness. Join us as we explore the subtleties of navigating assertive communication, especially for women, and learn the critical role of self-awareness, emotional regulation, and curiosity in conflict resolution. Uncover the truths about boundary-setting, role modelling for children, and the power of heart rate control and breath management in maintaining calm during tense situations. Gain insights into Amy's innovative framework, "VOICE," and how it can transform difficult conversations into opportunities for growth and understanding. Whether you're a parent looking to strengthen bonds with your children or someone seeking to elevate your professional relationships, this episode offers actionable advice and inspiration. So, grab a cup of tea, settle in, and prepare for a conversation filled with grace, empowerment, and hope for better relationships. 00:00 Amy founded Centre for Family and Coaching. 04:08 Balancing boundaries with warmth and connection. 09:28 Choice empowers us; experiment, set boundaries gracefully. 13:23 Engage thoughtfully to learn and share ideas. 16:54 Blueprint: Choose, Options, Influence, Choices, Empowerment. 20:35 Regular self-check-ins empower decision-making and creation. 23:53 Loved powerful example of Ronaldo's heart rate. 28:44 Maintaining calm helps support parent's emotional regulation. 30:57 Empowerment through self-love and creative conflict resolution. 34:30 Focus on mutual understanding, not changing others. 35:59 Change yourself; attract others naturally, peacefully. 39:11 Ask questions to promote change and understanding. 45:26 Cultivate self-compassion to improve external interactions. 46:27 Build habits to improve interpersonal communication. Next Steps A) To connect with / find out more about Amy and her work, see below: -- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachamyarmstrong/ -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCenterforFamilyResolution/ -- Insta: https://www.instagram.com/amyarmstrong_conflict_free -- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/armstrongamy B) For more episodes like this… -- On Spotify, don't forget to hit the FOLLOW button. And please write a REVIEW – this will help us put out more content relevant for you! -- If you’d rather watch on YouTube, SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and hit the NOTIFCATION BELL here -⁠ @The4Habits    C) Want to up your Relationship Skills game? -- Take our FREE 5-mins ⁠Relationship Skills Quiz⁠ here: ⁠⁠⁠http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.com ⁠-- GET OUR BOOK: https://the4habits.com/book/   D) Want to help Leaders and Teams build Trust for Success? -- FREE Masterclass: https://topperformingteams.com/   Let's ignite change and make a difference!   #ConflictResolution #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #AmyArmstrong #BoundarySetting #Parenting #CommunicationSkills #Empowerment #Vulnerability #PersonalGrowth #Mindfulness #StressManagement #RelationshipBuilding #Podcast #RelationshipsMatter #HealthyRelationships #The4Habits #The4HabitsPod