Ryan Virden on Handling Difficult Conversations and Conflict Resolution | 1,606

Ryan Virden believes meaningful change begins with the courage to have difficult conversations. An author, cultural coach, and professor of Justice and Peace Studies at the University of St. Thomas, Ryan helps organizations, schools, and communities navigate conflict with greater empathy, accountability, and understanding. His work focuses on building cultures where trust, belonging, and honest dialogue become the foundation for lasting relationships. As the founder of Lir Cultural Coaching, Ryan equips leaders and teams with practical tools to engage across differences, address complex challenges, and foster environments where people feel seen, respected, and empowered to contribute. Rather than avoiding difficult conversations, he teaches people how to approach them with curiosity, courage, and compassion. Blending academic insight with real world application, Ryan's work challenges individuals and organizations to move beyond division and toward meaningful connection. His message is simple: stronger communities are not built by avoiding differences. They are built by learning how to engage them with honesty, respect, and a shared commitment to growth. Today’s guest: www.lirculturalcoaching.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.