Conflict Isn’t the Problem—Capacity Is
High-impact keynotes and leadership experiences that equip leaders to stay grounded, clear, and constructive when tension rises.
Trusted by organizations navigating real pressure
When Tension Rises,
Even Strong Leaders Struggle.
Conflict isn’t rare. It’s constant.
Competing priorities, high expectations, change fatigue, cross-functional friction — pressure is built into leadership today.
And when that pressure increases, even capable leaders can slip into autopilot: avoiding conversations that matter, escalating unnecessarily, or shutting down entirely.
The result is predictable: trust erodes quietly, decisions stall, and momentum fades.
The issue isn’t intelligence. It isn’t experience. It isn’t intention.
It’s capacity under pressure.
Watch Irvine in Action
See how leaders shift from reactive to grounded when tension rises.
This Is the Work of Conflict EQ™.
Conflict EQ™ is the leadership capacity to remain grounded, clear, and constructive when tension rises.
It’s not about avoiding conflict.
It’s not about winning it.
And it’s not about memorizing scripts for difficult conversations.
It’s about strengthening how leaders show up when pressure is real and stakes are high.
When leaders develop Conflict EQ™, they respond rather than react, engage rather than escalate, and protect trust while still addressing what matters.
Grounded
Regulate emotional reactions and stay steady under pressure.
Clear
Communicate directly and think clearly in difficult moments.
Constructive
Address tension in ways that strengthen trust rather than strain it.
Conflict is inevitable in leadership. Building the capacity to navigate it well is not.
Designed for Your Event.
Conflict EQ™ experiences are tailored to your audience, industry, and goals — ensuring relevance from the first story to the final takeaway.
Keynote Presentations
High-impact, engaging sessions that shift how leaders respond under pressure.
Irvine blends insight, practical frameworks, and real-world stories to equip audiences with tools they can apply immediately — long after the applause fades.
Participants leave with practical language and renewed confidence for navigating difficult conversations.
Ideal for:
• Annual conferences
• Leadership summits
• Association events
• General sessions
Breakout Sessions
Interactive sessions that deepen practical application of Conflict EQ™.
Participants explore real workplace scenarios, reflect on their default patterns under pressure, and practice new approaches to engaging conflict constructively.
These sessions create space for dialogue, skill-building, and actionable next steps.
Ideal for:
• Concurrent conference tracks
• Manager development programs
• Team-based learning sessions
Conflict EQ™ Leadership Intensives
Extended, immersive experiences designed for organizations ready to deepen leadership capacity — not just inspire change.
These sessions move beyond ideas into structured dialogue, real-time application, and meaningful shifts in how leaders engage tension. Participants examine live dynamics, practice new approaches, and strengthen their ability to stay grounded when stakes are high.
Leadership Intensives are designed to create clarity, alignment, and forward momentum — especially in moments when pressure is revealing fault lines.
Ideal when:
• Tension is impacting performance
• Alignment feels fragile
• Conversations are being avoided
• Leadership capacity needs to deepen
Extend the Impact Beyond the Stage
For organizations seeking deeper development, Conflict EQ™ offers assessments, coaching, and team-based programs that reinforce and expand the work introduced at your event — ensuring the conversation continues long after the keynote concludes.
Measure the Hidden Cost of Conflict.
Before tension becomes visible, it becomes expensive.
The Impact of Conflict Snapshot™ is a brief diagnostic that reveals how conflict and pressure are affecting clarity, communication, decision-making, and performance inside your organization.
It provides leaders with data — not just anecdotes — about how tension is showing up across teams.
Used before or after an event, the Snapshot sharpens focus, aligns leadership, and extends impact beyond the stage.
Proven in Rooms Where Pressure Is Real.
"Irvine had us at hello. Through masterful storytelling and sharp humor, he reframed how our senior leadership team thinks about conflict — not as something to manage, but as a skill to develop. His Conflict EQ approach was immediately practical, deeply human, and exactly what our teams needed."
Pam Coffey, VP Learning, FHFA
"What a fascinating and engaging presentation! Irvine has a rare gift — he makes you laugh while completely shifting how you think about conflict. I walked away with a new understanding of my own emotional intelligence and how to use it when things get tense at work. My favorite session of the conference, hands down."
Tom DeBose, HR Director
“The breakout session led by Irvine was one of the highlights of our event. They provided clear, actionable strategies that helped attendees feel more confident in handling workplace conflicts”
Mary Evans, NAPO Annual Conference
Bring Capacity to the Moments That Matter Most.
If your leaders are navigating pressure, change, and difficult conversations,
Conflict EQ™ equips them with the clarity and steadiness required to lead well.
Let’s create an experience that resonates in the room — and continues long after the event ends.