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Martial Artist, Consultant & Author, Karen Valencic: Conflict? Roll with it

Karen Valencic · May 3, 2024

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Interview with Karen Valencic

Martial Artist, Consultant & Author, Karen Valencic: Conflict? Roll with it

Podcast: Resilient Entrepreneurs

May 3, 2024 · 52 min

Karen Valencic, a Third Dan black belt in Aikido, is a conflict resolution and leadership coach and author. She has crafted the Spiral Impact Method, which combines Aikido concepts with conflict resolution techniques. She shares with us how breath, intention and centring play a…

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Key topicsThe Science of Influence and Collaboration: Harnessing the Power of Spiral ImpactKaren dives into the science behind influence and collaboration, drawing parallels between physics, martial arts, and effective communication. She shares insights from her Spiral Impact method, offering practical tips for building influence, fostering collaboration, and navigating challenging situations with ease. Leading with Power and Grace: Lessons from Aikido for Effective LeadershipKaren explores the principles of Aikido and how they can be applied to leadership in both professional and personal contexts. She delves into the concept of leading with power and grace, demonstrating how compassion, empathy, and harmony can elevate leadership effectiveness and drive positive outcomes. DEI Initiatives: Resolving Conflict and Promoting InclusionKaren Valencic shares insights on the intersection of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives with team dynamics. She emphasizes the importance of fostering inclusive environments and addresses common conflicts that may arise during DEI implementation. Karen showcases how the Spiral Impact method offers practical solutions for navigating these challenges, fostering open dialogue, and embracing diversity as a strength within organizations. View all topics →

About Karen Valencic

Karen Valencic, podcast guest

Best-Selling Author & Conflict Mastery Expert

3rd Dan Aikido black belt8 categories Bestselling Spiral Impact authorCBS News Featured conflict-resolution expert30+ years Conflict mastery and leadership experience

Karen Valencic (Vuh-len-sick) is not just a speaker and business leader; she's a transformative force in the world of conflict mastery and leadership. Can you imagine a business environment, or a WORLD, in which people, despite conflict, get their work done with ease and grace? Bringing this to reality is Karen's mission. With over three decades of experience, Karen has honed her craft, blending her expertise in science, martial arts, and communication to create the groundbreaking Spiral Impact® method.

Beyond her undoubtable expertise in her field, Karen is also a distinguished speaker. Karen speaks nationally at all types of conferences and is known for her entertaining, audience-involving presentations, which are full of actionable insights that individuals and teams can put straight to use.

As the President of Spiral Impact, Karen brings a unique perspective to performance improvement for leaders and teams. Her method, Spiral Impact®, offers a simple yet profound way to master conflict, foster collaboration, and solve problems with grace. Through her books, including the best-selling Black Belt Edition of Spiral Impact, Karen provides tangible tools and insights to empower individuals and teams to navigate challenging situations with ease.

Karen's journey from corporate engineer to performance improvement expert is as inspiring as it is unconventional.

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About this episode

Karen Valencic, a Third Dan black belt in Aikido, is a conflict resolution and leadership coach and author. She has crafted the Spiral Impact Method, which combines Aikido concepts with conflict resolution techniques. She shares with us how breath, intention and centring play a role in conflict resolution. We talk about the intersection of innovation, change, and conflict, and why it's critical to engage team members in the change process.

It's a wonderful conversation with some key takeaways:

Aikido is a martial art that cares as much about your opponents wellbeing as your own and this can be applied in the business world.

There is a difference between force and power.

Intention and being centred are key in conflict resolution.

Being curious is crucial in managing conflict.

Posing company values as questions can be game changing for organisational culture.

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