Discovering the hidden gold in conflict | Emma Jenkings | TEDxGosport

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What if conflict isn't the opposite of connection? In this TEDxGosport talk, experienced mediator, Emma Jenkings invites us to become "gold diggers" in a new sense: people willing to look beneath defensive behaviours in conflict to uncover the fear, value, or vulnerability underneath. This talk is a compassionate and practical invitation to pause before reacting, get curious before judging, and remember the precious humanity beneath even our rockiest moments. Professional peacemaker', Emma Jenkings, spends her time navigating interpersonal conflict as a workplace mediator, SEND mediator, conflict coach, and interpersonal skills trainer. Emma's focus is helping individuals and organisations navigate conflict by uncovering the shared values hidden beneath complex disagreements. Emma loves facilitating the difficult conversations that bridge divides and prioritises deeper listening and understanding over winning arguments. In her TED talk, Emma explores how rediscovering what lies beneat

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