# CS6: High-stakes conflict - and a deeply human approach to resolving it

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Podcast: [Conflict Stories Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/conflict-stories-podcast-7304921)
Published: 2025-07-09T07:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://conflictstories.com
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## Resource

Clinical psychologist, former police negotiator and counter-terrorism expert Kieran Plasto shares powerful insights from a career spanning armed sieges to executive tensions. With experience across law enforcement and HR, he brings a rare depth of perspective to high-stakes conflict - and a deeply human approach to resolving it. Kieran unpacks his philosophy of conflict resolution, grounded in dignity, kindness and the often-overlooked power of listening. He shares a gripping story of crisis intervention with a young offender, and reflects on why humility and curiosity are superpowers in navigating conflict across cultures, contexts and careers. Keep track of new stories at https://conflictstories.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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