CONFLICT
Conflict assessments & coaching for leaders, teams, and relationships.
​Conflict shows up everywhere — at work, at home, and inside ourselves.
Avoiding it doesn’t make it go away.
Understanding it changes everything.
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Most conflict isn’t about the issue on the surface. It’s about:​​
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nervous system activation
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attachment triggers
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misinterpreted intentions
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unspoken expectations
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old patterns repeating themselves​
​When pressure rises, external conflict almost always becomes internal conflict.
My work helps people break that cycle.
Conflict Dynamics Profile (CDP) Assessment & Debrief
Gain a clear, research-based understanding of how you respond to conflict under stress — what escalates you, what grounds you, and which behaviors support healthier outcomes.
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For individuals, leaders, and teams seeking: clarity about reactive patterns · hot-button triggers, strengths in conflict · personal impact awareness, and grounded next steps.
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Outcome: language, insight, and a secure plan for shifting into more regulated, constructive conflict behavior in any setting.
Conflict Transformation Coaching
Instead of mediating or “fixing” one conflict, this coaching builds lasting capacity. We combine attachment science, conflict education, nervous-system awareness, and practical communication tools so you understand what’s happening, why it gets activated, and how to interrupt the cycle with secure, grounded responses.
This creates real change you can use long after the specific conflict is resolved.
For individuals, couples, families, teams, or workplace relationships navigating: recurrent conflict • communication breakdowns • emotional reactivity • attachment triggers • trust ruptures • family dynamics • workplace tension • partnership conflict • patterns that feel stuck.​
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Outcome: secure communication, emotional steadiness, clearer boundaries, repaired trust, and new relational patterns that support psychological safety.
Conflict Trainings for Organizations
In these workshops, teams learn why conflict escalates, what the brain is doing under pressure, and how to communicate from a grounded internal base instead of reactivity.
For organizations wanting: better communication • less reactivity • psychological safety • clearer collaboration • secure leadership behaviors • effective conversations • reduced tension • shared conflict language.
Outcome: teams that communicate clearly, interrupt reactive cycles, strengthen collaboration, and build a culture where people feel safe enough to be honest and effective.
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CONFLICT DYNAMICS PROFILE ASSESSMENT
The Conflict Dynamics Profile (CDP) is a research-based assessment that measures conflict behaviors—not styles. It provides a clear, behavioral picture of how you respond when tension rises, what “hot button” triggers escalate conflict, and which constructive behaviors support healthier, more effective outcomes.
The CDP helps individuals and teams increase self-awareness, recognize reactive patterns, and improve conflict management skills in a practical, actionable way.
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There are several versions of the assessment—CDP-Individual (CDP-I), CDP-360, and CDP Group Reports—each offering a different level of insight depending on your goals.
Every assessment includes a personalized debrief and action plan that makes your results meaningful, usable, and applicable to the way you move through conflict. Depending on your needs, this work can then be integrated into individual coaching, leadership development, or team/organizational work to support sustained change.
CDP-I (Individual Assessment)
A self-assessment that offers a clear look at how you see yourself responding to conflict — behaviorally, emotionally, and under pressure.
It identifies your constructive patterns, your destructive impulses, and your unique “hot buttons” that escalate stress.
Most helpful for: professionals seeking personal clarity · individuals doing relational work · anyone wanting to understand and shift their internal conflict habits.
You’ll walk away with:
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A detailed map of your conflict behaviors and emotional triggers
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Language to describe what’s happening inside you during tension
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Insight into how your attachment system shapes reactivity
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A personalized plan to shift from automatic responses → grounded, secure behaviors
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Impact: greater self-awareness, emotional steadiness, clearer communication, and the ability to regulate before reacting.
CDP-360
The 360 version compares your self-perception with how others experience you in conflict — including direct reports, peers, and supervisors.
This is an incredibly powerful tool for leaders whose roles depend on clarity, steadiness, and relational intelligence.
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Most helpful for: leaders · managers · high-potential talent · anyone navigating high-stakes decision-making or visibility
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A complete, multi-perspective conflict profile
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Feedback on how your behaviors land with others under stress
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Insight into blind spots that impact trust, communication, or influence
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A customized plan to strengthen constructive responses and reduce reactivity
Impact: enhanced leadership presence, improved relationships, stronger collaboration, and conflict behaviors that inspire rather than destabilize.
CDP Group Report
A group-level report that synthesizes the CDP-I results of an entire team.
It reveals collective patterns, shared hot-button triggers, and the dynamics that either support or strain the team under pressure.
Most helpful for:
teams · departments · partnerships · boards · executive groups · organizations navigating tension or cultural strain
This process gives teams:
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A shared language for conflict
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Insight into group reactivity and communication norms
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Clarity on how the team handles pressure together
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A safe, structured way to discuss sensitive issues without blame
Impact: stronger trust, healthier communication, improved team performance, and clearer pathways for repairing tension and building a more secure, collaborative culture.
CDP ASSESSMENT OPTIONS
"Participating in the conflict dynamic profile allowed me a much deeper understanding of the areas where I have both strengths and weaknesses relative to conflict management. This knowledge will allow me to take a more proactive and productive approach to these situations in the future. Wonderful to experience, thank you!"
- Matt S., Architect
SECURE, CONFIDENT, CONFLICT START HERE
Most people were never taught how to navigate conflict well — at work or at home. My work brings the science of attachment, the predictability of the brain, and relational intelligence into practical tools you can use in any relationship.
If you’re ready to communicate clearly, stay grounded under stress, and move through conflict without losing yourself — let’s talk.