{"podcast":{"title":"Conflict Skills","slug":"conflict-skills-5984529","podcast_index_feed_id":5984529,"rss_url":"https://rss.buzzsprout.com/2389104.rss","website_url":"https://simongoode.buzzsprout.com/","image_url":"https://storage.buzzsprout.com/i9jlvgjhutmhg12pn45bkrkjxtjn?.jpg","author":"Simon Goode","episode_count":108,"summary":"Simon Goode is a professional mediator and the host of the Conflict Skills Podcast, where he offers free resources and tools to navigate conflicts both in and out of the workplace. With a focus on practical strategies, Simon’s podcast addresses real-world scenarios, providing listeners with the tools to handle disputes effectively. In his recent episodes, he delves into the intricacies of workplace mediation, using case studies like conflicts between managers and staff members to illustrate his points. Simon's expertise and approachable style make his podcast an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their conflict resolution skills.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T12:20:56.636565+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conflict-skills-5984529"},"episode":{"title":"Handling Colleague Clashes and Gossip Without Losing Your Cool","slug":"handling-colleague-clashes-and-gossip-without-losing-your-cool","published_at":"2026-04-10T02:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conflict-skills-5984529/handling-colleague-clashes-and-gossip-without-losing-your-cool","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conflict-skills-5984529","url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2389104/episodes/18992494-handling-colleague-clashes-and-gossip-without-losing-your-cool.mp3","audio_url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2389104/episodes/18992494-handling-colleague-clashes-and-gossip-without-losing-your-cool.mp3","summary":"Feeling tension at work and unsure how to navigate tricky team dynamics? This episode, we broke down a real-life conflict between colleagues—covering everything from feeling isolated and facing gossip to the anxiety of not knowing what others think. My advice? Start with self-care and emotional regulation, use calm, neutral language in tough conversations, and keep your expectations realistic. You can't control others, but you can control how you respond. Remember: focus on being positive, pr...","meta_description":"Feeling tension at work and unsure how to navigate tricky team dynamics? This episode, we broke down a real-life conflict between colleagues—covering ever…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1086,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/conflict-skills-5984529/episodes/handling-colleague-clashes-and-gossip-without-losing-your-cool/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conflict-skills-5984529/handling-colleague-clashes-and-gossip-without-losing-your-cool.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}