Have you ever found yourself caught up in the tangled nets of a power struggle and wanting to find a way to more ease and collaboration?

Have you ever found yourself caught up in the tangled nets of a power struggle and wanting to find a way to more ease and collaboration?

One key to navigating power dynamics in relationships, is being clear about what we are in control of and responsible for – and what we need to release and let go.

On this week’s podcast episode, you’ll hear me reminding a caller to notice, accept and let go of someone else’s response to a boundary that she set, and to refocus her energies on what she is – and is not – available for.

Easier said than done, I know.

Listen in now, or read the detailed show notes:

Show notes:
(0:55) How do you keep from triggering each other in a relationship?
(17:08) How do we find balance in our relationship?
(26:03) How do I establish boundaries and safety in a CODA meeting with a controlling person?
(35:24) How do I set intentions and strategies for a business meeting?
(49:33) How do I respond to a person who is in pain?
(55:34) How do I approach conflicts in a structured manner?
(57:50) Providing an example of an OFNR response to a fixing comment
(1:00:39) Outro

How do you step out of a power struggle?  I’d love to know.  Leave a comment below.

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Dr. Yvette Erasmus is a clinical psychologist, author, and host of the podcast Conversations from the Heart. Through her integrated approach to personal transformation, she has built a global community, teaching people how to live into their values with courage and authenticity.

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