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EP 195 — Why You Avoid Conflict at Work (And How It Backfires)

Jack Heyworth Episode 195

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Avoiding conflict feels safe — until it quietly erodes your boundaries.

In this episode, we unpack the real reasons you hold back at work: fear of judgment, childhood conditioning, and survival strategies that once protected you. We’ll look at how avoidance often makes things worse — and how to start handling conflict without shutting down or lashing out.