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What Happens When Trust Is Broken at Work?

Trust is one of those words we use all the time at work, but we do not always stop to… Read more »

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Do You Love Disruption or Try to Eliminate It?

We often talk about the importance of “thinking outside the box.” Organizations want innovation, leaders want creativity, and teams are… Read more »

When the Conversation Won’t Move - Reflections on Michael Fraidenburg’s “Stuck?”

When the Conversation Won’t Move: Turning Conflict Toward What’s Next

Reflections on Michael Fraidenburg’s “Stuck?” The Trap We Fall Into (And Why It Feels So Right) Let me start here:… Read more »

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Why Agreements Don’t Stick (And What Actually Makes Them Last)

If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting thinking, “We agreed on everything… so why does this still feel unresolved?”—you’re… Read more »

Carol Bowser: Curious Conflict

Curiosity: The Conflict Skill We Forget to Use

We don’t often think of curiosity as a conflict resolution skill. We talk about communication, boundaries, accountability, and sometimes courage…. Read more »

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The High Cost of Workplace Conflict—and the Leadership Skills That Change It

Why Workplace Conflict Is Costing More Than You Think Conflict at work isn’t new—but the way it’s impacting organizations today… Read more »

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Why Communication—and Conflict Skills—Will Make or Break Your Team in 2026

As 2026 approaches, leaders are asking tougher questions about performance, engagement, and retention. After yet another year of rapid change,… Read more »

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Executive Coaching for Team Conflict: From Tension to Performance

Why Conflict Isn’t the Problem—Unmanaged Conflict Is Every high-performing team has conflict. The real difference lies in how leaders recognize,… Read more »

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The Breakfast Conversation That Said Everything About Workplace Conflict

I love being the fly on the wall for conversations. If you see me on a bus, train, or lingering… Read more »

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Client Testimonials

The skill sets Carol brings to the table as a lawyer and an expert in conflict resolution are phenomenal. Able to take difficult situations charged with emotion and frame them in a very professional manner, she brings a level of understanding that makes you feel as if she had been experiencing things with you every step of the way from the manifestation of the problem to the present situation. That level of trust is furthered when she presents you with workable solutions to difficult situations. Her skill combined with her approachable personality makes her a formidable coach.

Deputy Director, National Non-Profit Association, Alexandria, VA

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