In this episode of 'The Unstressed Exec' Podcast, Dr. George Vergolias wraps up the Conflict Mastery series by proposing a transformative approach to conflict.

He discusses how conflicts can be viewed not just as situations to manage but as opportunities for growth. Drawing on the work of Dr. Carol Dweck and Dr. David Snark, he explores concepts like the growth mindset, differentiation, and relational self-awareness.

Dr. Vergolias provides a framework for post-conflict reflection, emphasizing the importance of repairing trust and using conflict as a mirror for inner work. He concludes by advocating for a well-regulated nervous system as a tool for transformational leadership and offers practical advice for turning conflict into a catalyst for personal and relational growth.

00:00 Introduction to Conflict Mastery

01:20 Conflict as a Crucible for Growth

01:45 The Power of Growth Mindset in Conflict

03:52 Post-Conflict Reflection and Relational Self-Awareness

05:16 Healthy vs. Unhealthy Conflict

07:52 Rebuilding Trust After Conflict

12:01 Conflict as a Mirror for Inner Work

13:54 Transformational Leadership Through Conflict

16:18 Closing Reflections and Takeaways

20:07 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

About the Host – The Unstressed Exec

Meet Dr. George Vergolias — a clinical and forensic corporate psychologist turned executive coach with 20+ years at the intersection of leadership, mental resilience, and high performance. George has advised Fortune 500 companies, guided C-suite leaders through crisis, and coached high-achievers to reclaim clarity, calm, and purpose without losing their edge.

On The Unstressed Exec, George brings powerful insights from the boardroom to the mic — helping leaders navigate stress, burnout, conflict, and transformation with practical tools and no-BS wisdom.

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In this episode of 'The Unstressed Exec,' Dr. George Vergolias, an executive and resilience coach and forensic psychologist, dives into part three of the Conflict Mastery series, focusing on communication.

He emphasizes the importance of expressing truth clearly and assertively without escalating into conflict. Dr. Vergolias discusses the 'Four Horsemen of Communication' identified by the Gottmans: criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling, and how to replace these with positive habits. He also describes the importance of moving from passive or aggressive communication styles to assertive communication, using tools like the 'I Statement' formula and active listening to foster better understanding.

Additionally, Dr. Vergolias provides strategies for repairing communication breakdowns and handling high-conflict conversations with extra care. Key takeaways include the importance of training in communication skills, replacing negative habits with positive ones, and prioritizing repair over perfection in relationships.

00:00 Introduction to Conflict Mastery

01:48 Understanding Communication Breakdown

01:55 The Four Horsemen of Communication

02:53 Replacing Negative Habits

03:36 Assertive Communication Styles

05:42 Using 'I' Statements Effectively

07:41 The Power of Listening

11:04 Repairing Broken Communication

12:40 Handling High Conflict Conversations

17:23 Key Takeaways and Conclusion

About the Host – The Unstressed Exec

Meet Dr. George Vergolias — a clinical and forensic corporate psychologist turned executive coach with 20+ years at the intersection of leadership, mental resilience, and high performance. George has advised Fortune 500 companies, guided C-suite leaders through crisis, and coached high-achievers to reclaim clarity, calm, and purpose without losing their edge.

On The Unstressed Exec, George brings powerful insights from the boardroom to the mic — helping leaders navigate stress, burnout, conflict, and transformation with practical tools and no-BS wisdom.

If you're ready to lead with strength and sanity, tune in. And when you're ready to go deeper, reach out for one-on-one executive or leadership coaching. This isn’t therapy — it’s your next level. Let’s build the life and leadership you actually want.

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About the Host – The Unstressed Exec

Meet Dr. George Vergolias — a clinical and forensic corporate psychologist turned executive coach with 20+ years at the intersection of leadership, mental resilience, and high performance. George has advised Fortune 500 companies, guided C-suite leaders through crisis, and coached high-achievers to reclaim clarity, calm, and purpose without losing their edge.

On The Unstressed Exec, George brings powerful insights from the boardroom to the mic — helping leaders navigate stress, burnout, conflict, and transformation with practical tools and no-BS wisdom.

If you're ready to lead with strength and sanity, tune in. And when you're ready to go deeper, reach out for one-on-one executive or leadership coaching. This isn’t therapy — it’s your next level. Let’s build the life and leadership you actually want.

🎯 Listen. Grow. Lead — at The Unstressed Exec

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In this debut episode of the Unstressed Exec podcast's four-part conflict mastery series, Dr. George Vergolias, an executive and resilience coach, guides listeners through the complexities of conflict. He redefines conflict beyond just fights and tensions, explaining it as the occurrence of competing needs, goals, or perceptions.

Dr. Vergolias highlights various conflict response styles from the Thomas-Kilmann model and discusses the importance of self-awareness in managing conflict. Delving into the emotional roots of conflict, he emphasizes the role of attachment styles and past experiences. Additionally, he explores the factors that fuel conflict, such as unspoken expectations and misperceptions, and distinguishes between high-stakes and low-stakes conflicts.

Dr. Vergolias also advises on the power of curiosity and emotional regulation in resolving conflicts and encourages listeners to rewrite their inherited conflict stories. Key takeaways include the transformative potential of managing conflict effectively and the importance of curiosity and regulation as superpowers in conflict resolution.

00:00 Introduction to Conflict Mastery Series

01:28 Redefining Conflict

02:20 Common Responses to Conflict

03:55 Emotional Roots of Conflict

06:03 Sources of Conflict

09:21 High Stakes vs Low Stakes Conflict

12:16 Curiosity: The Antidote to Conflict

15:41 Rewriting Your Conflict Story

21:04 Final Reflections and Key Takeaways

22:42 Conclusion and Call to Action

About the Host – The Unstressed Exec

Meet Dr. George Vergolias — a clinical and forensic corporate psychologist turned executive coach with 20+ years at the intersection of leadership, mental resilience, and high performance. George has advised Fortune 500 companies, guided C-suite leaders through crisis, and coached high-achievers to reclaim clarity, calm, and purpose without losing their edge.

On The Unstressed Exec, George brings powerful insights from the boardroom to the mic — helping leaders navigate stress, burnout, conflict, and transformation with practical tools and no-BS wisdom.

If you're ready to lead with strength and sanity, tune in. And when you're ready to go deeper, reach out for one-on-one executive or leadership coaching. This isn’t therapy — it’s your next level. Let’s build the life and leadership you actually want.

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In this episode of the Unstressed Exec, Dr. George Vergolias concludes his four-part series on separation and divorce with a focus on co-parenting after separation. He discusses the importance of aiming for progress and stability rather than perfection, sharing his own experiences and emphasizing the crucial role of minimizing harm and maximizing stability for children. He outlines key strategies for effective co-parenting, managing conflict, and creating a new normal, including the difference between co-parenting and parallel parenting.

Dr. Vergolias also provides practical communication techniques, such as the B.I.F.F. method and leveraging technology, to reduce conflict with high-conflict exes. Additionally, he addresses how to protect children from emotional collateral damage and offers guidance on when to introduce new partners into children’s lives. Finally, he encourages listeners to reclaim their solo identity and focus on personal growth and transformation post-divorce.

00:00 Introduction to the Series

01:32 The Goal of Co-Parenting

03:38 Creating a Foundation of Consistency

05:47 Co-Parenting vs. Parallel Parenting

09:11 Effective Communication Strategies

18:02 Protecting Children from Emotional Damage

25:33 Managing a High Conflict Ex

38:20 Reclaiming Your Solo Identity

39:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About the Host – The Unstressed Exec

Meet Dr. George Vergolias — a former corporate psychologist turned executive coach with 20+ years at the intersection of leadership, mental resilience, and high performance. George has advised Fortune 500 companies, guided C-suite leaders through crisis, and coached high-achievers to reclaim clarity, calm, and purpose without losing their edge.

On The Unstressed Exec, George brings powerful insights from the boardroom to the mic — helping leaders navigate stress, burnout, conflict, and transformation with practical tools and no-BS wisdom.

If you're ready to lead with strength and sanity, tune in. And when you're ready to go deeper, reach out for one-on-one executive or leadership coaching. This isn’t therapy — it’s your next level. Let’s build the life and leadership you actually want.

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In episode 13 of 'The Beginner's Guide to Navigating Separation and Divorce,' Dr. George Vergolias delves into the critical yet often overlooked phase of rebuilding self-identity, self-worth, and emotional recovery post-divorce. Through insights and strategies drawn from his experience as an executive and resilience coach and forensic psychologist, Dr. Vergolias explores concepts like the identity vacuum, the non-linear nature of healing, and the importance of rewriting personal narratives.

He also provides practical tools for emotional recovery, such as inner child work, somatic practices, and journaling prompts. This episode aims to help listeners rediscover joy, set new life goals, and prepare for future relationships—all while reinforcing the message that growth and healing are possible, no matter where you start.

00:00 Introduction to the Series

01:48 Understanding the Identity Vacuum

03:07 Healing is Not Linear

06:32 Rebuilding Self-Worth and Identity

16:54 Rediscovering Desires and Goals

21:10 Rebuilding Intimacy

27:57 Practical Tools for Emotional Recovery

33:20 Closing Reflections

About the Host – The Unstressed Exec

Meet Dr. George Vergolias — a former corporate psychologist turned executive coach with 20+ years at the intersection of leadership, mental resilience, and high performance. George has advised Fortune 500 companies, guided C-suite leaders through crisis, and coached high-achievers to reclaim clarity, calm, and purpose without losing their edge.

On The Unstressed Exec, George brings powerful insights from the boardroom to the mic — helping leaders navigate stress, burnout, conflict, and transformation with practical tools and no-BS wisdom.

If you're ready to lead with strength and sanity, tune in. And when you're ready to go deeper, reach out for one-on-one executive or leadership coaching. This isn’t therapy — it’s your next level. Let’s build the life and leadership you actually want.

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About the Host – The Unstressed Exec

Meet Dr. George Vergolias — a former corporate psychologist turned executive coach with 20+ years at the intersection of leadership, mental resilience, and high performance. George has advised Fortune 500 companies, guided C-suite leaders through crisis, and coached high-achievers to reclaim clarity, calm, and purpose without losing their edge.

On The Unstressed Exec, George brings powerful insights from the boardroom to the mic — helping leaders navigate stress, burnout, conflict, and transformation with practical tools and no-BS wisdom.

If you're ready to lead with strength and sanity, tune in. And when you're ready to go deeper, reach out for one-on-one executive or leadership coaching. This isn’t therapy — it’s your next level. Let’s build the life and leadership you actually want.

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Navigating the Emotional Journey of Separation and Divorce: Part 1

In the first part of a four-part series on navigating separation and divorce, host Dr. George Verus, an executive and resilience coach, delves into the emotional and psychological aspects of recognizing when a relationship is truly over. This episode focuses on understanding the distinction between a rough patch and a relational dead end, identifying key internal signals indicating it's time to let go, and addressing common reasons and mental traps that keep people in unhappy marriages. Dr. Verus also introduces the concept of ambiguous loss and offers actionable steps to own your truth and build internal resilience, setting the stage for making healthy decisions moving forward.

00:00 Introduction to the Series

01:10 Recognizing the Turning Point

01:53 Rough Patch vs. Relational Dead End

04:16 Inner Signals It's Time to Let Go

09:43 Why We Stay Too Long

14:12 Mental Traps and Ambiguous Loss

23:12 Owning Your Truth

26:11 Next Steps Before Taking Action

31:58 Closing Reflections and Hope

About the Host – The Unstressed Exec

Meet Dr. George Vergolias — a corporate psychologist turned executive coach with 20+ years at the intersection of leadership, mental resilience, and high performance. George has advised Fortune 500 companies, guided C-suite leaders through crisis, and coached high-achievers to reclaim clarity, calm, and purpose without losing their edge.

On The Unstressed Exec, George brings powerful insights from the boardroom to the mic — helping leaders navigate stress, burnout, conflict, and transformation with practical tools and no-BS wisdom.

If you're ready to lead with strength and sanity, tune in. And when you're ready to go deeper, reach out for one-on-one executive or leadership coaching. This isn’t therapy — it’s your next level. Let’s build the life and leadership you actually want.

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