Above the Line Conflict & Navigating Difficult Conversations with Guy Newman

Most people avoid conflict, but without it nothing would change or improve.  In this workshop, presented by Guy Newman, we change our relationship to conflict and learn how to take it above the line.  We also look at how to prepare for, and navigate, difficult conversations.

Workshop outcomes

• Why avoidance to conflict is biological and how it reduces our ability to think creatively

• Taking all conflict above the line

• Two step process to influence others to think differently

• Preparing for Difficult Conversations

• Reframing and Focusing on Objectives, not methods

• Why questions are your most powerful communication tool

• How to start and structure the conversation

Who should attend:  The workshop is tailored for ALL staff in schools and Catholic Education Office staff, including receptionists, administrators, registrars, intake officers, teachers and leaders.

Session details

Date:       Wednesday 11 November 2026

Time:      12.45pm for a 1.00pm start and concluding at 4.00pm

Location: 
Catholic Education Office, Conference Centre Room 6

Cost: 
$350 per participant (an invoice will be sent to your school from the CEO around 11 November 2026)                

Cancellations
Any cancellation after Wednesday 4 November 2026 may incur the full fee. 

For further information contact:

Juanita Lieschke, Administrator, Leadership and Workforce Development

Email:  mailto:Juanita.lieschke@cesa.catholic.edu.au

Phone:  08 8301 6885 11