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Understanding Toxic Behavior in the Workplace – and What You Can Do About It

  Toxic coworkers? How many articles have you seen about how to deal with a toxic coworker? I don’t really… Read more »

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Fostering Trust Within Teams: Insights from Harvard Business Review

In a recent article from the Harvard Business Review, the importance of trust within teams was discussed. It highlighted the… Read more »

Carol Bowser: A conversation on Recruitment, Engagement and Retention

A conversation on Recruitment, Engagement and Retention

Hey, let’s talk recruitment, engagement, and retention—because, well, jobs are a big deal. Stats say many are on the job… Read more »

Carol Bowser: The difference between favorites and favoritism

Understanding the difference between favorites and favoritism

Let’s delve into the distinction between favorites and favoritism. Explore why certain people are easy to work with—is it shared… Read more »

Carol Bowser: Creating an environment with Emotional Intelligence and Psychological Safety

Creating an environment with Emotional Intelligence and Psychological Safety

Let’s dive into emotional intelligence and psychological safety. Without getting into the nitty-gritty, here’s my take. Creating an environment where… Read more »

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The Power of Clarity: Communicating Intentions Effectively

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your well-intentioned words or actions were completely misunderstood or misinterpreted? It… Read more »

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Redefining Conflict: A Fresh Perspective for Workplace Harmony

Conflict – it’s a word that often elicits mixed feelings and reactions. Some say it’s a good thing, a catalyst… Read more »

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Navigating Favoritism at Work: A Balancing Act

In the delicate web of workplace dynamics, one question often sparks debates and reflections: Do you play favorites at work?… Read more »

Carol Bowser: How to become more conflict competent

How to become more conflict competent

Some people may think they’re good at handling conflict, but feedback from others may cause them to realize they need… Read more »

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Client Testimonials

Carol Bowser is a unique person possessing many incredible skills and competencies as a coach, mediator, trainer and trusted advisor. I have observed Carol in many situations and have always found her to display a wonderful balance between achieving results/solutions for her clients and encouraging a supportive and inviting process that builds mutual responsibility, accountability, and open transparency for change. I highly recommend Carol for any business opportunity where there is not only the challenge of conflict but also the goal of achieving results and engaging participants in the change process.

Ron Dohr, Ph.D. and Certified Mediator

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