1. Workplace Martial Arts: The ‘Tongue Fu’ Approach to Conflict Resolution and Avoidance HRPAO Conference

2. Workplace Martial Arts: The ‘Tongue Fu’ Approach • Debunking the Myths • ‘Usual’ Situations - Unusual Approaches • Adapting the Skills • Transforming Your Life and Workplace HRPAO Conference

3. Workplace Martial Arts: The ‘Tongue Fu’ Approach Debunking the Myths: • Accessible only to the fast/fit • Assault statistics decreasing • Defense options limited to physical responses • The “Culture of Apology” HRPAO Conference

4. Workplace Martial Arts: The ‘Tongue Fu’ Approach Confronting Reality with Common Sense: Response Warning signs Physical assault Non-verbal approach Verbal Approach Weapons display Weapon usage Space Word Touch Boundary Skills, Physical Defense Verbal Response Credit to: Peg Strain Mona Lisa’s Sword HRPAO Conference

5. Workplace Martial Arts: The ‘Tongue Fu’ Approach Unusual Approaches - ‘Usual’ Situations • Applying key techniques to your life/workplace HRPAO Conference

6. Workplace Martial Arts: The ‘Tongue Fu’ Approach Unusual Approaches - ‘Usual’ Situations • What dictates our personal response in these situations? HRPAO Conference

7. Workplace Martial Arts: The ‘Tongue Fu’ Approach Adapting the Skills: • What is one new technique you can apply to positively impact your conflict avoidance /resolution effectiveness? HRPAO Conference

8. Workplace Martial Arts: The ‘Tongue Fu’ Approach Transforming Your Life and Workplace: G- Gut feeling O- Observe D- De-escalate D- Defend E- Evaluate S- Sense S- Speak-up HRPAO Conference

9. Workplace Martial Arts: The ‘Tongue Fu’ Approach The Goddesses Thank You! Karen Gray & Heather Turnbull www.goddessmartialarts.com HRPAO Conference