Navigating Workplace Conflict & "Shrinking Elephants" (with Genevieve Hawkins) - Ep. 227

How good are you at dealing with conflict in the workplace? What are some better ways to navigate communication in the office? In today's Author Corner, our resident author and Director of Learning Danette Fenton-Menzies speaks with fellow author Genevieve Hawkins. Genevieve discusses her journey as an author and occupational therapist, focusing on mental health and workplace dynamics. She introduces her new book, 'Shrinking Elephants', which explores the theme of conflict in the workplace and how to navigate it effectively. The discussion delves into the science behind conflict, unconscious reactions, and the importance of curiosity and communication in resolving issues. Genevieve emphasizes the potential for conflict to serve as an opportunity for personal and professional growth, highlighting the need for psychological safety in teams. To grab a copy of Shrinking Elephants: https://genevievehawkins.com.au/shrinking-elephants-book/ And to reach out to Genevieve: https://genevievehawkins.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevievehawkins/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey 02:51 The Inspiration Behind 'Shrinking Elephants' 06:02 Understanding Workplace Conflict 09:09 The Science of Conflict and Communication 12:00 Unconscious Reactions and Blind Spots 20:46 Transforming Conflict into Opportunity 27:10 Final Thoughts and Resources All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present. As always, if you are having trouble, you can always send us a message. Listen to/watch this podcast here: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/128QgGO..⁠⁠. To find out more about our free content, sign-up for future webinars as well as our other services, go to ⁠⁠https://magicallearning.com/⁠⁠ and sign up! You can also find us on our socials: Instagram: / magical_learning Facebook: / magicallearningteam Linkedin: / magicallearning Youtube: / @magicallearning Have a Magical week!