Esther Perel on conflict and power struggles at work

About this episode

Esther Perel discusses workplace conflict and power dynamics, offering insights and exercises for listeners.

What’s really behind the reaction a colleague has when you disagree with them? And how do you manage a conflict when it arises? Esther and Lisa delve into workplace conflict and power dynamics and explore how to understand them and find a way through. Plus answers to your questions and an exercise Esther wants you to test out for Try This. Don’t forget to report back! thisworkinglife@abc.net.au Guest: Esther Perel , New York Times bestselling author and psychotherapist For more from Esther Perel, check out these episodes from our colleagues at All in the Mind: Family estrangement and infidelity: Esther Perel answers your questions Mind Hacks: Esther Perel

People in this episode

Host: Lisa

Guest: Esther Perel

Topics covered

• workplace conflict
• power dynamics

Keywords

• conflict management
• power struggles
• workplace relationships

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Books & works: Mind Hacks

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