"Personal Conflict: How to Stop it Before it Starts" - David S. Leong

In the theater, conflict is good, it makes for compelling drama. But in real life, conflict is generally something harmful. Fightmaster and certified conflict resolution trainer David S. Leong explains that the same tools that make for a successful stage or screen fight can be used to minimize conflicts in real life. It all comes down to understanding why you’re fighting and what your personal response to conflict is. David S. Leong is one of 17 Certified Fight Masters in the U.S. and his work has been seen in more than 20 Broadway and London West End plays and musicals and over 300 productions around the globe. His fights will be featured in Porgy and Bess at the New York Metropolitan Opera starting in September. He has coached a long list of notable stars of stage and screen including Sam Rockwell, Don Cheadle, Christopher Plummer and Sigourney Weaver. David is also a certified mediator and conflict resolution trainer and coach. He conducts workshops on a wide range of subjects including conflict resolution, entrepreneurship, leadership presence, business communication and public speaking. He is a Professor Emeritus of Theatre from Virginia Commonwealth University.