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PRISM Leadership Series Recordings v2

Provided by Global Family Enterprise Program: The PRISM Leadership Series reveals diverse perspectives on key leadership issues. Watch the recordings below.

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Business and Society
Type
Global Family Enterprise
Date
August 13, 2025
Business and Society

The Parent’s Emotional Challenge

Developing a strong sense of self is essential for building healthy, resilient relationships. In this clip Coventry Edwards-Pitt explains how individuation fosters trust and strengthens family bonds, particularly between partners and in-laws. This insight ties directly to the broader conversation in Family by Choice: How to Create Trust With and For In-Laws, where Coventry explored the dynamics of welcoming new members into the family and cultivating trust across these evolving relationships. Individuation—knowing who you are and where your boundaries lie—emerges as a cornerstone of creating trust not only with a spouse, but also with in-laws, who often bring new perspectives, values, and traditions into the family enterprise.
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Business and Society
Type
Global Family Enterprise
Date
August 13, 2025
Business and Society

Rethinking Prenuptial Agreements

This video challenges conventional perceptions of prenuptial agreements, presenting them as valuable tools for fostering open dialogue and trust among family members. Coventry Edwards-Pitt encourages couples to approach these agreements as a means of strengthening relationships with in-laws.
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Business and Society
Type
Global Family Enterprise
Date
August 13, 2025
Business and Society

Integrating the Partner

In this insightful discussion, Coventry Edwards-Pitt focuses on the process of integrating a partner into one’s family life. He shares strategies for building trust and fostering collaboration between partners and in-laws, ensuring a harmonious family environment.
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Business and Society
Type
Global Family Enterprise
Date
August 13, 2025
Business and Society

Choosing a Partner as a Milestone in Maturation

This video highlights the significance of selecting a life partner as a pivotal milestone in personal growth. Coventry Edwards-Pitt explores how this choice impacts emotional maturity and the establishment of trust within family relationships, including those with in-laws.
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Business and Society, Management, Organizations
Type
Global Family Enterprise
Date
August 13, 2025
Business and Society, Management, Organizations

The Importance of Individuation

In this segment of the PRISM Leadership Series, Coventry Edwards-Pitt discusses the critical role of individuation in fostering healthy relationships. He emphasizes how developing a strong sense of self can enhance trust and connection within family dynamics, particularly with in-laws.
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Four Faces of Incapacity: Understanding the Threats to Family Enterprises

When incapacity shows up in different forms—sudden, subtle, or chronic—how can family enterprises respond effectively? In this clip, Dr. Moira Somers outlines practical, case-informed approaches to identify, manage, and mitigate each type of incapacity with thoughtful planning and proactive support.

Practical Responses: Managing and Mitigating Each Type of Incapacity

Conversations around health and incapacity are often avoided until it’s too late. In this clip, Dr. Moira Somers offers tools and strategies for initiating open, respectful dialogue—helping families face tough realities while preserving trust and unity.

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Breaking the Silence: Approaches and Best Practices for Family Discussions

Conversations around health and incapacity are often avoided until it’s too late. In this clip, Dr. Moira Somers offers tools and strategies for initiating open, respectful dialogue—helping families face tough realities while preserving trust and unity.

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Dignity and Discretion: Preserving Relationships While Getting Things Done

How can families take necessary action without damaging relationships or trust? In this session, Dr. Moira Somers explores how to balance sensitivity and decisiveness, ensuring that dignity and discretion remain central as families navigate difficult transitions.

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Trust Fall: Managing Incapacity in Family Enterprises 
PRISM Leadership Series | Health
 

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Dr. Moira Somers 
Founder, Money, Mind and Meaning
Co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer, Blackwood Family Enterprise Services

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