Tips For Leveling Up Your Conflict Resolution Skills
From Conflict Coach with Dr. Emily Taylor by BYUradio
January 6, 2026 · 28 min · Season 2 · Episode 8
About this episode
Dr. Emily Taylor introduces five essential skills for managing conflicts more effectively in 2026.
Dr. Emily Taylor kicks off the new year by introducing five essential skills for managing conflicts more effectively in 2026. With the new year, you may have goals or resolutions related to conflicts in your life. Listen along as she offers insights pulled from previous episodes of Conflict Coach. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: - Focus on your relationship - Work towards repair in small steps - Identify your “why” in a conflict - Role-playing from someone else’s point of view - Create a positive personal narrative Let us know how these strategies work in your own life! Email Dr. Emily at conflictcoach@byu.edu or connect with her on social media: @conflictcoachwithdremily CHAPTERS (0:00) Introduction (1:13) Skill 1: Focus on the Relationship, Not the Conflict (6:46) Skill 2: Take Smaller Steps to Repair the Relationship (13:49) Skill 3: Identify Your ‘Why’ in a Conflict (17:51) Skill 4: Role-Playing from the Other Person’s Point of View (22:13) Skill 5: Creating a Positive Narrative of Conflict Failures (26:37) Conclusion and Key Takeaways Watch video of this episode on the Conflict Coach YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@ConflictCoachPodcast Listen to the full…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Emily Taylor
Topics covered
- conflict resolution
- relationship management
- personal development
- communication skills
- self-improvement
Keywords
- conflict resolution skills
- relationship repair
- role-playing
- positive narrative
- conflict management
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BYUradio, Conflict Coach, Conflict Coach YouTube Channel
Books & works: S1E5: What Role Are You Playing in the Conflict?, S1E8: How Can You Mend an Estranged Relationship?
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