Ep227: A Psychologist’s Guide to Building Relationships and Managing Conflict (Both Personally and Professionally) | With Dr. Jessica Higgins

Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistToday's guest is Dr. Jessica Higgins, a licensed psychologist and relationship coach. Now you might be wondering why we’re going to talk to a psychologist about relationships today, but while Dr. Higgins specializes in treating couples, our conversation covers the entire spectrum of building and maintaining relationships - even professional ones. Relationship building is a key strategy I teach in my Advance Yourself course, and beyond that a key component of joy and fulfillment (or not) in our lives.In our conversation, we discuss what really goes on behind the scenes when it comes to the start of any personal or professional relationship, and how that attraction can so easily shift to conflict. Dr. Higgins shares the deeper roots of how we form conflict with others and in turn, how we can better manage these situations and come to a resolution rather than burn a bridge. By more deeply understanding how relationships work, we can change the game when it comes to our personal connections and professional network.I cannot stress enough the valuable insights I have learned from Dr. Higgins and know you will have your own eye-opening experiences by listening to what she has to share. Her strategies in dealing with conflict, understanding who to connect with (and how) are in perfect alignment with what I teach my students in the Optimizer Coaching and Mentorship program. Beyond all of the helpful information Dr. Higgins provides in our conversation, she also shares a free guide which can be downloaded here to help you communicate better in your relationships.Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One?» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn:The difficult relationship Dr. Higgins’ experienced that she thought she could avoid as a psychologistThe real difference between a therapist and a coach (and which one you need)The different forms of “attachment styles” and how knowing them can transform how we relate to othersWhy opposites really do attract, and why it’s important to know thisHow our nervous system is involved with non verbal communication (and why this matters)The most common misconceptions of conflict and why it’s important to understand where they are coming fromHow to identify patterns of relationship conflicts (and why you should)The single most important question to ask when you are in any conflict - even professionally How you can help someone who doesn’t want to be helped How to structure a conversation during conflict so that you can actually find a resolution
Useful Resources Mentioned:Shifting Criticism for Connected Communication (free guide)Empowered Relationship podcastContinue to Listen & Learn