How to manage conflict effectively to boost personal & professional growth? - In conversation with Ikechi Okoronkwo and Zip Nguyen

❓ How to feel more confident in handling conflict in both personal and professional settings?❓ Is being our most authentic self always pragmatic in solving conflict without taking into account diversity and context?❓ How can we fuel our personal and professional growth through effective conflict management?When disagreements occur, our first reaction is probably either trying to avoid facing the conflict or proving that we’re right. Either way, many of us are likely to be stuck with negative thoughts and emotions, not to mention that the conflict can become even more intense.In today’s episode, we welcome back our long-standing special guest speaker Ikechi Okoronkwo to join our CQO Zip Nguyen on an engaging conversation about conflict management. Team BIC is excited to share with you this episode as there are many practical tips we’ve learned to not only minimize the negative consequences of conflict but also to benefit our personal and professional growth!----------------------About Ikechi Okoronkwo: Ikechi is the Executive Director and Head of Business Intelligence and Analytics at Mindshare. His contributions to the advertising industry were recognized in 2020 when he was selected by Adweek as a Media All-Star. Ikechi is also an adjunct faculty member at Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business and is very active with other academic institutions in the NY area through leadership workshops, seminars and case competitions. Bloom in Crisis is the embodiment of hope, born from the belief that moments of uncertainty and hardship can become clarity, compassion, and intentional growth 🌱 Having experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating difficult times alone, Zip Nguyen began blogging when the pandemic struck in 2020, later expanding her reflections through a podcast and YouTube channel. Her unique style weaves spirituality, practicality, and beauty into a compelling tapestry.Driven by a profound desire to ensure no one has to navigate growth alone, Bloom in Crisis brings forward refreshing perspectives, thoughtful frameworks, and authentic storytelling that spark deep reflection, awaken intuition, encourage healing, expand awareness, and inspire harmonious alignment between life decisions and the soul. ----------Bloom in Crisis guiding principles: BenevolenceLoveOriginalityOpen-mindednessMindfulness IntegrityNovelty CompassionRespectInclusionService-orientationImprovement (over perfection)Sincerity----------About Zip Nguyen: Zip was born and raised in Vietnam. When she was just under 18, she moved to the US for college and has been living there since. She started her first full-time job at New York Magazine then moved to the BBC at the end of 2019, currently leading Business Intelligence, Pricing & Yield in the Americas region in Ad Sales at BBC Studios. Besides her main job, she is also a BBC Senior Leadership Team Advisor alumnus and Deputy Chair of BBC Studios Next Generation Board alumnus. She finds fulfillment in giving back to the next generations and inspiring others to overcome challenging times. Zip is the founder and CQO (Chief Quarterlife-crisis Officer) of Bloom in Crisis, and host of the Bloom in Crisis podcast and YouTube channel (Zip's sharing reflects her original and independent thinking and does not represent the opinions of any other organizations that she is involved with.)----------🌻 challenges bring out the best in you👋 say hi and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram: @bloomincrisis🫶 subscribe to support our channel: youtube.com/@bloomincrisis🙏 help us spread the word so more people can also #bloomincrisis🌐 bloomincrisis.com----------Want to grab a coffee chat and join me in a yoga class for free? 🙆‍♀️ Simply follow these 3 steps:1. Subscribe to the Bloom in Crisis YouTube channel.2. Follow @bloomincrisis on Instagram.3. Direct Message us on Instagram so we can schedule a time!