Conflict Managed

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Shalin Desai. Together we explore:

Trying to escape vs. learning the skills to navigate difficult situations

Learning and practicing The Art of Living breathing

What is within our control

Training your mind

The role of emotions at work

The connection between breath and emotions

Emotional regulation: how?

Taking the mental “trash” out regularly

Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration

 

Shalin Desai is the Director of Programs for the Art of Living Foundation, one of the world’s largest nonprofit organizations, whose initiatives have positively impacted over 500 million people across 180+ countries. With more than 25 years of experience teaching breathwork and meditation, Shalin is known for integrating ancient wisdom with modern leadership and well-being practices. He also serves as Chief Revenue Officer of Sri Sri Tattva, a global wellness brand offering natural and Ayurvedic products that promote holistic health through a blend of tradition and science.

For over 15 years, Shalin has designed and delivered corporate leadership and wellness programs for organizations including Microsoft, Dell, Boston Consulting Group, Accenture, Salesforce, Eli Lilly and Company, and Merck & Co. His work helps leaders and teams manage stress, build resilience, and cultivate mental clarity while reconnecting with a deeper sense of purpose.

Shalin is known for his Intuitive Life Scan, a breakthrough approach in which trained guides provide unbiased insights into an individual’s current situation. A highly engaging speaker known for his relatable storytelling and humor, Shalin inspires audiences with practical techniques they can apply immediately to improve focus, leadership, and overall well-being.

Shalin holds a degree in Supply Chain Management from the State University of New York and lives in Indianapolis with his wife and two children.

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Derek T. Smith. Together we explore:

Harassment and discrimination at work

Impact vs. intent

Holding real conversations before problems escalate

Smart people learn from their own mistakes. Geniuses learn from the mistakes of others

Let people talk. Let people know you are available.

When to reach out to a lawyer

Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration

 

Derek Smith is a nationally recognized employment attorney and founder of the Derek Smith Law Group, with nearly 30 years of experience fighting for victims of workplace sexual harassment and discrimination. Since 1995, Derek and his firm have secured over $400 million in compensation for clients across offices in New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, California, and Florida. He holds the record for the largest emotional distress jury verdict ever upheld on appeal in an employment discrimination case in the United States. Known for his compassionate yet tenacious approach, Derek has represented everyone from blue-collar workers to world-famous celebrities, making him one of the most formidable voices in workplace justice today.  

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

 

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This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Lucy Standing. Together we explore:

Internal and external networking

Her new book, Age Against the Machine: New Rules for Working in an Ageist World

Continuing career conversations at work

Agism at work

Assume good intent, then have the conversation anyway

 

Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration

Lucy Standing is a Chartered Psychologist, founder of Brave Starts, and Vice Chair of the Association for Business Psychology. She was previously Global Head of Recruitment in the Investment Bank and Strategy Consulting sectors across JP Morgan and LEK consulting.

Lucy is co-author of Age Against the Machine, a book that argues the talent shortage gripping British business isn't a talent problem - it's a filtering problem. The most experienced, emotionally intelligent, highest-performing workers in the room are being screened out - by algorithms, by assumptions, and by hiring systems built for a workforce that no longer exists.

Lucy has spoken in the UK Parliament on this issue, contributed research to the OECD on ageing and employment policy, and writes a regular careers column for The Daily Telegraph. As founder of Brave Starts CIC - a career development community of over 2,000 people navigating midlife work transitions - she isn't just making a theoretical argument. She has thousands of real stories to back it up.
 

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

 

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This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Mauricio “Reese” Ramos. Together we explore:

What an organizational ombuds is and does

Different conflict styles at work

Being present with others when they are struggling

Why does this matter so much to you?

What’s holding you back from acting?

The Ombuds Academy

Learning: knowledge or wisdom?

Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @ 3pconflictrestoration

Mauricio “Reese” Ramos is a nationally recognized organizational ombuds and conflict management expert with more than 25 years of experience helping individuals and organizations navigate complex workplace challenges. He currently serves as the inaugural University Ombuds at Virginia Tech, where he designed and leads a university-wide office supporting faculty, staff, and students through confidential, impartial, and informal conflict resolution services. He is also the founder of Ombuds Academy, committed to training the next generation of Ombuds to confidently navigate complex workplace conflict and build healthier organizations.

Over the course of his Ombuds career, Reese has worked across academia, government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors—supporting more than 10,000 individuals and advising leadership on systemic workplace issues. He is a past President of the International Ombuds Association, a certified Organizational Ombuds Practitioner, and a frequent trainer and speaker on conflict management, communication, and leadership.

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

 

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This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Norman Wolfe. Together we explore:

The nature of work

Is there a better way to design work?

People are not “valuable assets”

The universality of love

Foundational needs we all have

Training people not to grow (old thinking)

The Living Organization framework

Conflict Managed is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube @3pconflictrestoration

Norman Wolfe is the Founder and CEO of Quantum Leaders, and the creator of The Living Organization®, a framework CEOs use to solve execution breakdowns and lead teams in complexity. His work fundamentally reframes why dysfunction sticks around, translating deep systems thinking into tools that help leaders move beyond toxic cultures and into workplaces built on dignity and co-ownership.

With over 40 years of leadership experience—including executive roles at Hewlett-Packard and running a $1.2B business unit—the stories Norman brings are filled with tested wisdom.

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.