Welcome to The Unstressed Exec podcast, designed for those navigating life transitions (separation, divorce, dating, co-parenting, career transition) and for individual professionals and entrepreneurs looking to thrive in high-pressure environments. This podcast is perfect for anyone who wants to move on and move up, build resilience, manage relationships more effectively, and learn practical strategies for handling conflicts at work and home. Episodes offer listeners actionable insights, expert interviews, and relatable stories to help them navigate challenges, reduce stress, and elevate their game in life. Whether you’re a burned-out professional, entrepreneur, overwhelmed parent or someone striving for emotional balance, ”The Unstressed Exec” is your go-to resource for creating a more resilient, harmonious, and productive life.
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Welcome to The Unstressed Exec podcast, designed for those navigating life transitions (separation, divorce, dating, co-parenting, career transition) and for individual professionals and entrepreneurs looking to thrive in high-pressure environments. This podcast is perfect for anyone who wants to move on and move up, build resilience, manage relationships more effectively, and learn practical strategies for handling conflicts at work and home. Episodes offer listeners actionable insights, expert interviews, and relatable stories to help them navigate challenges, reduce stress, and elevate their game in life. Whether you’re a burned-out professional, entrepreneur, overwhelmed parent or someone striving for emotional balance, ”The Unstressed Exec” is your go-to resource for creating a more resilient, harmonious, and productive life.
Ep 22: Staying Cool in the Fire: Emotional Regulation in High-Stress Conflict
The Unstressed Exec
37 minutes
3 weeks ago
Ep 22: Staying Cool in the Fire: Emotional Regulation in High-Stress Conflict
In this episode of the Unstressed Exec, Dr. George Vergolias, a forensic psychologist and executive resilience coach, delves into emotional regulation during high-stress conflicts.
He introduces key neuroscience concepts and offers practical tools and exercises from his workbook, 'The Conflict Whisperer from Triggered to Transformed.'
Dr. Vergolias explains techniques for preparing for, managing during, and recovering after conflict, emphasizing the importance of understanding triggers, practicing deep breathing, and maintaining a calm posture. He also highlights post-conflict reflection and physical recovery to build emotional resilience. Whether dealing with personal or professional conflicts, Dr. Vergolias provides actionable strategies to stay centered and turn conflict into transformative experiences.
00:00 Introduction and Workbook Promotion
01:47 Understanding Emotional Regulation
02:31 The Neuroscience of Emotional Dysregulation
02:55 Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn Responses
07:00 Pre-Conflict Preparation Techniques
15:31 In-the-Moment Regulation Strategies
20:25 Using Grounding Language
20:46 Staying in the Window of Tolerance
22:25 Review of Conflict Regulation Techniques
23:04 Post-Conflict Regulation
24:38 Reflecting on Conflict
25:32 Processing Somatically
26:25 Reconnecting After Conflict
27:46 Final Takeaways on Conflict Management
32:52 Conflict Resolution as Leadership
35:34 Conclusion and Call to Action
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If you’re finding value in these episodes and want to go deeper, check out my workbook: “The Conflict Whisperer: From Triggered to Transformed: A No-BS Guide to Managing Conflict in Every Relationship.”
It’s packed with real-world strategies, over 75 reflection exercises, and neuroscience-backed tools to help you navigate conflict without losing your cool — at work, at home, or in moments of personal crisis.
Whether you’re going through a breakup, managing tension with a partner, or leading under pressure, this workbook gives you a practical roadmap to turn conflict into clarity.
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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.
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The Unstressed Exec
Welcome to The Unstressed Exec podcast, designed for those navigating life transitions (separation, divorce, dating, co-parenting, career transition) and for individual professionals and entrepreneurs looking to thrive in high-pressure environments. This podcast is perfect for anyone who wants to move on and move up, build resilience, manage relationships more effectively, and learn practical strategies for handling conflicts at work and home. Episodes offer listeners actionable insights, expert interviews, and relatable stories to help them navigate challenges, reduce stress, and elevate their game in life. Whether you’re a burned-out professional, entrepreneur, overwhelmed parent or someone striving for emotional balance, ”The Unstressed Exec” is your go-to resource for creating a more resilient, harmonious, and productive life.
