Facilitated Conversations & Conflict Support
Taylor Wellbeing provides facilitated conversations and conflict support for teams and working relationships in film, television, theatre and other creative settings. Through separate confidential conversations, facilitated joint sessions and reflective dialogue, we help people address difficulties, improve communication and rebuild working relationships.
Support is led by Sam Llewellyn, founder of Taylor Wellbeing. Sam has more than 20 years’ experience facilitating groups in sensitive, emotionally charged settings, including running three to four recovery groups a week for over eight years and, since 2018, working as a wellbeing coach and group facilitator at Women and Girls Network. She trained in transpersonal counselling and psychotherapy and began her career in television production.
Why Facilitated Conversations Matter
Creative projects often bring together people with different perspectives, communication styles and ways of working. Tight deadlines, emotional pressure and challenging subject matter can sometimes lead to misunderstandings, tension or unresolved conflict.
When difficulties are addressed early and constructively, teams have an opportunity to understand different perspectives, establish healthier ways of communicating and move forward together. Our approach prioritises psychological safety, curiosity and mutual respect, creating space for difficult conversations to take place in a supportive and constructive way.
How we can help
Support is tailored to the needs of each organisation and may include:
Confidential one-to-one conversations and facilitated group sessions.
Separate confidential conversations with each person before any joint session
Facilitated conversations and reflective dialogue
Conflict prevention and early intervention
Workshops exploring communication, boundaries and team dynamics
Practical strategies to strengthen collaboration and rebuild trust
Every organisation is different. We tailor our support to the needs of your team, your values and your working environment.
How we Work
Our support is confidential, within the limits of safeguarding and the law. We offer coaching, facilitation and reflective practice. We do not provide therapy, legal advice or formal investigations. Where a situation involves discrimination, harassment or a formal complaint, we will say if a different process is needed and help you find it.
Our Approach
Every group, workshop or conversation is designed around the people involved and the issue they are facing. Our approach is trauma-informed, relational and practical. It is shaped by Sam’s four-year training in counselling and psychotherapy, which included a range of therapeutic models such as Gestalt, by specialist group facilitator training, and by more than twenty years of running groups and workshops in sensitive settings.
Over that time, Sam has built a wide collection of resources and exercises, and chooses those that suit each client and group, such as guided reflection, creative activities, psycho-educational material, and grounding and breathing practices.
In practice, that means:
Attention to what is happening now. Noticing how each person is hearing the other, and what is going unsaid.
Everyone being heard. Each person has space to speak, to listen and to take responsibility for their own part without blame.
Awareness of stress and power. Pressure, hierarchy and past experience all shape how people communicate.
Practical outcomes. Sessions end with agreements and next steps people can act on.
By developing a greater understanding of themselves and others, individuals and teams can communicate more effectively, appreciate different perspectives and build healthier working relationships.
Working Better Together
Effective conflict resolution is not simply about resolving disagreements. It can help individuals draw on their strengths, recognise and appreciate the contributions of others, and develop greater respect for different perspectives and ways of working.
Differences within a team can be a source of creativity, learning and growth. What matters is how those differences are communicated, understood and managed. By developing healthier approaches to conflict, teams can build stronger relationships and work together more effectively.
You may also be interested in our Reflective Practice and Group Facilitation services.
Taylor Wellbeing Facilitated Conversations & Conflict Support
Transform workplace conflict into collaboration and boost team performance.
This training will help improve staff retention and work productivity by equipping you with the skills to effectively manage and resolve conflict.
Explore our Workshops & Training for Creative Organisations to build proactive team wellbeing and resilience.
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The benefits of swift conflict resolution
Identifying the root causes of conflict
Taking ownership of your role in conflict
Mastering effective communication and mediation techniques
Setting healthy boundaries
Differentiating between historical or hysterical perspectives
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With extensive experience of designing and facilitating classroom training and bespoke training courses we offer expert guidance in creating harmonious work environments.
Our training utilises the powerful Transactional Analysis (TA) approach to enhance communication and management skills.
By understanding your own and others' ego states (Adult, Parent, Child), you'll learn to interact more effectively and resolve conflicts constructively.
Participants will complete a personal style questionnaire to gain insights into their behavioural patterns.
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Develop effective strategies for building and maintaining positive working relationships
Become more assertive in handling conflict
Create a collaborative action plan for conflict resolution
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Producers, directors
Managers, supervisors, and team leaders
HR professionals
Business owners
Individuals seeking professional development
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In-person training at your workplace
Customised training for 1 or 2 individuals from different departments
Collaborate with other organisations for shared learning experiences
We offer tailored training solutions for a wide range of workplace challenges.
FAQs
Q How do I know if my team would benefit from Facilitated Conversations & Conflict Support?
Facilitated Conversations & Conflict Support can be helpful when creative differences, communication difficulties or workplace pressures begin to affect collaboration, trust or wellbeing within a team.
Q Who takes part in the sessions?
Sessions may involve individuals, team members, managers or creative leads, depending on the needs and dynamics of the organisation.
Q How are sessions delivered?
Sessions can be delivered online or in person and may include one-to-one conversations, group discussions or facilitated workshops.
Q What happens if the conflict is ongoing?
Ongoing support is available through follow-up sessions, reflective practice groups or wellbeing coaching to help teams strengthen relationships and prevent future difficulties.
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