The Reboot Podcast #128 - Power, Progress, and Generative Conflict - with Regina Smith, MA & Amanda Aguilera, PsyD
Jul 16, 2020
Regina Smith is the Executive Director for Mission Integration at Naropa University and a specialist in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Amanda Aguilera is a trainer and consultant focusing on power dynamics. They delve into the transformative nature of conflict, urging listeners to embrace it as a catalyst for growth. Their discussion covers the intersection of power dynamics and racial equity, emphasizing the need for critical conversations to address societal imbalances. They advocate for love and community as essential pillars for social transformation, reshaping how we view and navigate conflict.
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Personal Conflict Sparks Reflection
- Jerry shares a personal moment of conflict with his wife during quarantine.
- He reflects on how conflict can invite growth instead of threat.
Regina Smith’s Unique Role
- Regina Smith combines roles as a university executive and power dynamics consultant.
- Her approach blends human connection and systemic understanding.
Power Is Neutral Energy
- Power is a neutral energy everyone is born with a right to claim.
- Cultural and institutional systems confer unequal power based on status and roles.
