Getting Support

It can feel intimidating to get support with a workplace conflict situation. When we face harassment, intimidation, or abuse in our workplace, we often second guess ourselves. We ask ourselves questions like, "Did I do something to deserve this?" or "Is this all a misunderstanding?" Really, those questions often keep us stuck in the cycles of the toxic conflict maze, when there are ways out. Most of us don't want to make waves, but we also want to focus on our work and thrive in our careers.

Everyone deserves support in a conflict situation. Even though toxic conflict can feel very challenging, there are three essential things you need in order to transform toxic workplace conflict into safety, and even support, for the work you love:

1. An Outcome That Would Be Ideal to You

Even if nobody else involved in the conflict wants to participate in any conflict resolution, understanding the outcome you want allows us work together to transform your situation. Think of this like identifying the potential exits to the toxic conflict maze.

2. A Strategy

Once we know what an ideal outcome might look like for you, we still need to strategize about how to navigate the obstacles and challenges. Think of this like mapping and navigating the toxic conflict maze.

3. Skills to Implement the Strategy

The #1 reason people stay stuck in toxic conflict situations is that they are trying to solve an advanced-level maze with beginner-level skills. Your Conflict Mastery skill level can tell us how quickly you can transform toxic conflict to safety and support for the work you love.

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Success in STEM

I have been training and working in the STEM field for over 20 years, in both academia and industry. I came to Meredith at a point when I felt I was being unfairly penalized and discriminated against in my job because of my gender.I think it is fair to say that most women accumulate years of both personal and professional experiences of sexual harassment and misogyny. It can feel hopeless and powerless.The IMPACT process and coaching are a part of the healing process from experiencing job discrimination.

Meredith is helping me re-shape how I view the challenges I face being a woman in a male-dominated career.As I am now raising my own daughter, I want to help shape her beliefs about herself. I want her generation of women to have a different way of walking through the misogyny in our culture. It’s empowering to change the way I interact with misogynistic behavior. Not only does it set me (and other women) up for future success, but it is something I can look back on and say I did my part and have no regrets.

- A.D.

Empowerment in Academia

I kind of went into a deep, stressful place. I wasn’t functioning very well.I was afraid to lose my job and didn't know the areas of support I would need to recover... they went well beyond legal assistance, though that is crucial.

Meredith's empowering coaching style allowed me to gain new skills and push my limits. As a result, I am now more confident at work and beyond. I was able to keep my job and continue to do the work I care about.I had to get on my feet and be able to be confident in myself after feeling like the bottom had fallen out for me. I like who I am now more than I liked who I was before the harassment even started.- Professor

Better than Therapy

Before hiring Meredith, I was sad and literally despondent. I felt like no one was in my corner and that doom was around the corner.

I'd say this program was one of the most important things I've ever done in my life. I'm so grateful that I was able to take part in this program. If you're facing a difficult situation and you feel like there is no way up, you can't afford not to take the course. It's an investment in yourself.

I know this program isn't meant to replace any existing therapies, but for me it was more helpful than any therapist, friend, partner, family member etc. EVER for improving my outlook on life.

- Chemist