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Are you a leader seeking to boost your confidence, gain deeper insight, and master the skills to manage conflict—both in yourself and within your team? This transformative program is designed specifically for professionals like you, ready to elevate your leadership impact.
Conflict management is more than just an essential leadership skillset, it’s a way of leading that drives higher performance and fulfillment within teams.
✅ Are you a leader seeking greater confidence to address conflict, drama, and negative behaviour within your team?
✅ Would you like to master more effective strategies for handling frustrations with colleagues, direct reports, and stakeholders—so you can lead with clarity and influence?
✅ Do you dream of creating a more fulfilling, less stressful, and higher-performing work environment for yourself and your team?
✅ Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of recurring interpersonal conflict, unable to break free or move your team forward with trust and momentum?
✅ Do you delay or avoid tough conversations because you’re unsure how to make them productive—or fear they’ll only make things worse?
If you answered yes to any of these questions The Conflict Solution is for you.
The Conflict Solution will give you the skills and confidence to turn workplace tension into team alignment and business growth.
In this program, you’ll learn a proven framework to:
1. Get clear on the real problem that needs solving
2. Develop tenacity in your ability to successfully address
3. Navigate tough conversations
4. Address tensions effectively
5. Foster a culture of trust and accountability
By mastering conflict, you’ll reduce costly distractions, boost team performance, and retain top talent—creating a healthier, more productive work environment.
Instead of letting conflict drain yours and everyone else's time, energy, and engagement you’ll leverage it as a leadership advantage that drives lasting results for your team and company.
"When you avoid conflict to keep the peace you start a war within yourself."
Master workplace conflict, reclaim focus, energize your team and thrive at work
Imagine a workplace where you aren’t just "getting by," but are genuinely thriving. Instead of dreading tough conversations, you approach them with clarity and courage. You don’t just manage conflict — you harness it as an opportunity to lead, inspire, and create a more connected, empowered workplace. You confidently foster accountability and alignment, reducing friction and enhancing collaboration across teams.
Develop valuable insight and practical skills for handling workplace conflict, relieve the daily tension, and elevate your wellbeing at work in this mastermind designed for accomplished professionals.
Are workplace conflicts draining your energy?
Persistent conflict takes a toll, on you and your team. You’ve been tolerating challenging behaviours and sidestepping tough conversations. Each unresolved issue leaves you frustrated while communication breaking down leaves you stressed.
Avoiding conflict can create a slow simmer that causes disengagement, high turnover in your team and looming burnout for you.
You may have tried different approaches to solve these problems, yet the same issues keep cropping up. It’s exhausting — and it’s holding you back from experiencing the satisfaction and sense of purpose you deserve.
You deserve more than a career you’re simply “getting through”
You’re done with people-pleasing and tired of hiding your true feelings. It’s time to move beyond the worry and create the change you deserve.
Picture yourself choosing to navigate challenging moments in timely, direct and thoughtful ways. See yourself experiencing the success of initiating and working through hard conversations. You feel empowered rather than overwhelmed. Instead of being drained, you’re energized by knowing exactly how to handle conflict in a way that fosters growth and collaboration.
So, how can you learn to move through conflict without fear, knowing you have the skills and resilience to tackle whatever comes your way?
Patricia has a very deep knowledge base of leading edge practice in organizational effectiveness, a diverse set of tools and skills, a calm, non-judgemental demeanour that was both approachable but also direct and forthright.
MARIA MEDIOLI
Executive Director
Department of Opportunities and Social Development
Patricia’s approach to conflict and her ability to identify and address the impact this has on teams is by far the best I have ever experienced. No one has the depth of knowledge that she does.
MJ MACDONALD
CEO
Construction Safety Nova
A practical solution that transforms how you address conflict
A robust mastermind offering a holistic, empowering approach will provide you the strategies to change current workplace dynamics while prioritizing the wellbeing of you and your team.
Within this program you’ll gain insights, tools, and real-time support that enable you to:
1. Build confidence in addressing conflict directly, with calm and control
2. Reduce costly distractions, freeing up time and energy to focus on goals and productivity
3. Improve communication with practical strategies to make tough conversations feel doable
4. Boost team performance by addressing issues constructively
5. Drive sustainable results that contribute to a more cohesive, efficient, and resilient workplace
6. Enhance wellbeing at work through a proactive approach to managing workplace challenges
When leaders lack the skills to navigate tough conversations, trust erodes, team cohesion suffers, and business progress stalls. Now more than ever, companies need leaders who can turn workplace tension into a catalyst for stronger teams and better results.
Meaningful change doesn’t happen by accident—it demands our willingness to face and navigate adversity as it arises.
Too often, when conflict or difficult conversations surface, we simply aim to get through them with as little damage as possible. Our focus narrows to immediate survival, applying just enough energy to endure the moment. But this short-term mindset can lead to weaker outcomes, strained relationships, and missed opportunities for growth. In our quest to simply “get through it,” we rely on grit alone, pushing through without evolving—leaving our potential for meaningful change and learning untapped.
What if you could do more than just survive tough moments? What if you could thrive because of them?
You’ll discover a powerful new approach to handling challenges. This course empowers you to:
1. Embrace a more effective, meaningful way to manage tough situations and relationships.
2. Harness the energy of tension—turning stressful, frustrating, and overwhelming moments into opportunities for fulfillment, positive results, and stronger connections.
3. Break free from negativity and cultivate a sustainable culture of engagement, accountability, and collaboration.
4. Gain practical perspectives, proven tools, and ready-to-use scripts for successfully managing even your most difficult conversations.
5. Develop the mindsets and strategies that help you confidently navigate your toughest challenges—and emerge stronger, wiser, and more connected.
6. Don’t just endure conflict—transform it into your greatest advantage.
Working with Patricia has put me on a whole other journey. We've changed how we do a lot of staff meetings and I've built way more trust with my staff in the last like three months than i think i ever had in all of my years. It's definitely grown our relationships and really built that trust so they know I have their back I know they have my back 100%. There's no question there anymore and that's huge.
JORDANNA JONES
Manager, Bioped Footsore
My expectations were exceeded! Working with Patricia has resulted in an observable and positive change in individual interactions within the team that continues today. We were given many tools to assist us to continue practicing what we gained from the workshop.
LORI ROOT
CEO
Health Association Of African Canadians
It’s time to shift from just surviving to truly thriving
Conflict is a powerful tool for growth. When you know how to manage it effectively you can address even the most challenging workplace situations. By the end of this mastermind, you’ll have more than just skills. and tools. You’ll walk away armed with...
Renewed Energy and Purpose
No more burnout from unresolved issues. Instead, you’ll feel empowered and ready to face challenges head-on.
Stronger Leadership Presence
As you learn to handle conflicts with composure and clarity, you’ll gain respect from your team and colleagues.
Higher Job Satisfaction
Imagine looking forward to work, knowing you have the tools to manage any situation constructively.
Effective Problem Solving
Building your conflict skills will ensure workplace problems are addressed and solved.
Enhanced Personal Wellbeing
Dealing with conflict constructively reduces stress, improves emotional resilience, and ensures work is a place of growth and fulfillment.
Trust-Building and Relationship Strengthening
As you master conflict, you cultivate deeper trust and stronger relationships within your team, creating a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and motivated to contribute their best, which further enhances your leadership impact and overall workplace culture.
"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." - Victor Frankl
Imagine stepping into a more fulfilled, resilient version of yourself.
Embrace a future where conflict isn’t a burden but an opportunity for growth.
Welcome to The Conflict Solution
A transformational program designed to help professionals like you. The Conflict Solutions isn’t just a training course; it’s a step-by-step system giving you the methodology, information, insight, and tools to effectively and meaningfully address even the diciest people challenges. The Conflict Solutions will redefine your worklife experience to be more effective and fulfilling.
For too long, work has been a place of chronic stress and unresolved tension. With the right support, work can be a place of personal fulfillment, positive impact, and lasting connections.
The Leading Beyond Conflict Mastermind includes one introductory session, five core modules, and a follow-up session. There will also be five group coaching sessions, one each week after the core modules. These group sessions will be one hour long, designed for you to submit questions in advance, plus receive on-the-spot coaching during the session.
The Four Pillars to successfully master conflict, once and for all
E N E R G Y
Energy stands as the driving force behind engagement and perseverance, igniting passion and tenacity as leaders confront conflict.
Careful calibration of this energy enables leaders to discern when to slow down or accelerate, guiding their teams through challenges with intention. By making thoughtful choices about how to channel and sustain energy, leaders transform tension into momentum. This empowers individuals and teams to move forward with greater purpose and determination, turning conflict into an opportunity for growth and collaboration.
C O N V I C T I O N
True leadership strength is found in a mindset that rises above fear—an unshakable trust in yourself, even when challenges seem daunting.
This conviction means believing, deep down, that you can manage whatever lies ahead: the tough conversations, the swirl of emotions, and the unknown outcomes. When fear arises, this mindset transforms conflict into opportunity, grounding you in confidence and self-awareness. It empowers you to lead with authenticity, anchored by the belief that every challenge is a chance for personal growth.
C L A R I T Y
Clarity is what transforms confusion into a clear path forward.
By defining the goals and how your team will work together to achieve them, you set the stage for unified progress and fulfillment. True leadership in conflict means making success visible—both in outcomes and in the experience of reaching them. When everyone understands the destination and the journey, teams are empowered to move past disagreement and focus on a shared vision that brings powerful fulfillment to everyone.
R E L A T I O N S H I P S
At the heart of strong leadership is the human element—the bridge of trust, empathy, and understanding that connects people.
As a leader, focusing on this human element means approaching differences with genuine listening and mutual respect, and seeking insights into the real needs at play beneath surface-level disagreements. By uncovering and addressing these underlying needs—whether for recognition, security, belonging, or support—you foster collaboration, ensuring that conflict strengthens relationships rather than divides your team. This approach not only resolves immediate issues but also builds a foundation for ongoing trust and connection.
"The only way out is through."
Workshop Dates
Workshop 1 (July 22, 2025)
Harnessing Your Energy in Conflict. Calibrating Your Presence and Power in Challenging Situations
Workshop 2 (August 5, 2025)
Courageous Leadership in the Face of Tension. Leading with Conviction When the Stakes Are High
Workshop 3 (August 19, 2025)
Gaining Absolute Clarity on Your Goals. Defining and Pursuing Clear, Impactful Outcomes
Workshop 4 (September 2, 2025)
Sustaining Meaningful Relationships in Challenging Times. How Leaders Cultivate Trust and Team Cohesion in Adversity
All workshop are live and will take place at:
11 am - 1 pm Eastern/12 pm – 2 pm Atlantic
Group Coaching Sessions
An opportunity to ask questions and get laser coaching on how to implement the teachings.
July 31, 2025
August 14, 2025
August 28, 2025
September 11, 2025
All live group coaching will take place at:
12 -1 Eastern/1 pm – 2 pm Atlantic
Expand the Impact
The Conflict Solution for Teams
The Conflict Solution Program can be adapted for teams, offering a unique benefit of assessing and addressing team-specific challenges:
Conflict Diagnosis: An assessment phase with structured interviews to identify team pain points, pressure areas, and desired outcomes.
Customized Report: A concise summary highlighting trends and providing insights for team alignment.
Accountability and Adaptability: Tailored follow-up to help teams stay accountable and track progress.
Interested in a custom version of the The Conflict Solutions for your team?
I’m happy to tailor a solution that fits the scope and needs of your team.
Email: [email protected]
Patricia Zeggelaar Bower
Patricia is one of Canada’s leading experts in conflict, hard conversations and human drama in the workplace. She helps leaders and their teams solve their most difficult and stressful situations. Her specialty is in maximizing human potential by revealing what is getting in the way. She supports people to develop the insight and skill necessary to deal with dicey challenges, difficult environments and turbulent people in order to achieve higher performance and greater well being.
Patricia is Owner/ Consultant of Integrated People Solutions and for more than thirty years she has been designing and leading learning workshops and processes for leaders and teams As a coach, educator and facilitator, her goal is to provide powerful learning experiences that translates into a more effective and meaningful workplace. She has extensive experience managing a vast variety of client projects and has worked with small and large companies as well as those in the private, public and not for profit sectors. As a facilitator her expertise is to encourage and manage full and honest participation from all individuals and successfully arrive at agreement with high quality decision making. As an educator she has the ability to provide participants with valuable, relevant and evidence based information in a way that everyone finds compelling and enjoyable. As a coach Patricia has helped countless leaders develop the insights and practices necessary to influence and inspire high performance work cultures. Patricia has extensive experience in diagnostic methodologies designed to capture relevant and meaningful data to inform and support leaders in transformation and change initiatives