Conflict coaching for councillors
Turn conflict into an opportunity and take ownership of your conflict story with confidential and one to one conflict coaching
Write your conflict story
Conflict is an inevitable part of civic leadership as it is pervasive in local government. Navigating it effectively can be a challenge. But it doesn't have to be that way.
Conflict coaching is a structured, one-on-one process designed to empower you with the skills and strategies to engage in, manage, and resolve conflicts productively. It is based on the belief that you know your situation better than anyone else. With the guidance of a conflict coach, you’ll have the opportunity to identify what is important, explore different perspective and develop solutions based on your needs
Conflict coaching is a structured, one-on-one process designed to empower you with the skills and strategies to engage in, manage, and resolve conflicts productively. It is based on the belief that you know your situation better than anyone else. With the guidance of a conflict coach, you’ll have the opportunity to identify what is important, explore different perspective and develop solutions based on your needs
Take the first step—express your interest in our conflict coaching.
Conflict coaching: in brief
Conflict coaching is responsive to your needs and situation.
It designed to assist you in reflecting on your conflict experiences and developing a more constructive conflict story and future action plan.
Over three intentional phases of support, you will identify what is important, why it is important and how you wish to move forward. It is confidentital, with an impartial coach.
You can also explore a one-off situation with an intensive one to one coaching session that supports you to gain clarity and identify an action plan based on your needs.
It designed to assist you in reflecting on your conflict experiences and developing a more constructive conflict story and future action plan.
Over three intentional phases of support, you will identify what is important, why it is important and how you wish to move forward. It is confidentital, with an impartial coach.
You can also explore a one-off situation with an intensive one to one coaching session that supports you to gain clarity and identify an action plan based on your needs.
Three phase support
Clarity on goals
Identify what is important to you and what you want to achieve during the coaching process.
Exploration & action
Explore your conflict story in detail including why it is important to you, how others may view the situation and ideas for how you wish to move forward.
Reflect on experience
Reflect on the coaching experience and how this may have changed your view of the situation and yourself.
Conflict coaching compatibility guide
You are an elected councillor experiencing conflict
You wish to improve in expressing ideas clearly, listening actively, and de-escalating tensions
You feel stuck, overwhelmed or uncertain about how to manage the conflict
You want to build your resilience in responding to negative feedback, social media attacks, or public scrutiny
You wish to build your self-awareness about your conflict management style and triggers
You wish to constructively deal with difficult situations or people
You are ready to change your conflict style to better manage conflict for better outcomes
You are seeking an impartial person as a confidential sounding board
The next steps
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Express your interest in our conflict coaching support
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Complete an intake call to confirm conflict coaching is right for you
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Receive confirmation of your coach
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Payment for coaching program due
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Complete the onboarding process in our online portal
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Book your online sessions with your coach
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Check your tech set-up (you need access to an online meeting platform and a good internet connection)
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Complete the coaching journey (as mapped out above
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Take ownership of your conflict story
Your coach
Emma is our Founder & Lead fFcilitator who deeply believes in the power of local leaders to transform local communities. Over her 20 years experience in the local government industry, she has keenly observed the impacts of its adversarial nature on our elected leaders and knows how tough the job can be to lead and govern in today's complex world.
Emma is a trained lawyer, mediator, conflict coach and engagement specialist. She bridges the gaps between communities, councils and councillors. She has worked in over 40 LGAs and with hundreds of councillors as a trainer, coach, facilitator, legal advisor and Code of Conduct reviewer.
She created Locale Learning with the express intent to support the whole human behind the official title and to provide a new way of supporting those that we elect to lead us.
Emma is a trained lawyer, mediator, conflict coach and engagement specialist. She bridges the gaps between communities, councils and councillors. She has worked in over 40 LGAs and with hundreds of councillors as a trainer, coach, facilitator, legal advisor and Code of Conduct reviewer.
Coaching client archive
Councillor A faced ongoing tensions with councillor colleagues and public criticism that left them feeling frustrated and uncertain about how to move forward. Council meetings were unproductive, and conflict felt like a constant battle. Through conflict coaching, Councillor A identified their personal triggers and conflict patterns, accepted the reality of some relationships, developed a plan to call out difficult behaviour in the Chamber and reviewed outcomes and adjusted approaches for lasting change.
With a new approach, Councillor A de-escalated tensions, rebuilt relationships, and led with more confidence. Council meetings felt more constructive, and Councillor A felt empowered to navigate disagreements without losing sight of their purpose.
Frequently asked questions
Who is suited to conflict coaching?
Conflict coaching is for councillors how are experiencing conflict in their and desire an impartial and confidential space to work through the situation in a way that is based on their needs.
Is this a confidential experience?
Yes it is. We do not disclose any information discussed in the coaching sessions unless we are compelled to do so by law.
What is the delivery method?
Coaching is generally delivered via live virtual (Zoom or Teams) calls.
Will I have access to my coach?
Yes you will! You will directly work with Emma Broomfield, who is a qualified in the REAL conflict coaching method.
How much does conflict coaching cost?
It depends on the intensity of the coaching support. To enquire about pricing, please contact us at contact@localelearning.com.au
Who pays for the coaching?
Councillors may be able to access a professional development budget through their council. You can also purchase our coaching packages personally.
Does coaching contribute to my professional development?
Yes. Conflict coaching can contribute to your professional development as a councillor..
Have more questions?
We're available to answer your questions at contact@localelearning.com.au or call our Founder & Lead Coach, Emma Broomfield directly on 0421 180 881.
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