What if the conversation you're avoiding is the one that could create the greatest breakthrough?

In this episode of Affiniti for Infiniti, Chaya Abelsky sits down with executive coach, mediator, and conflict resolution expert Alex Yaroslavsky to explore one of the most important—and most misunderstood—leadership skills: navigating conflict.

Many people see conflict as something to avoid. Alex offers a different perspective. He shares how conflict, when approached with curiosity and emotional intelligence, can become a catalyst for trust, alignment, innovation, and stronger relationships.

Together, Chaya and Alex discuss why leaders often struggle with difficult conversations, how assumptions create unnecessary tension, and what it takes to build cultures where people feel safe to speak honestly while remaining accountable to high standards. Through practical examples and coaching insights, Alex demonstrates how shifting from judgment to curiosity can transform the quality of our conversations and our results.

Whether you are leading a team, coaching clients, building an organization, raising a family, or seeking to strengthen your relationships, this episode offers practical wisdom that can be applied immediately.

Listeners will walk away with tools for handling difficult conversations, understanding different perspectives, reducing defensiveness, and creating environments where trust can flourish.

Key Takeaway:
Conflict is rarely the real problem. More often, it is a signal that something important wants to be understood. When we replace certainty with curiosity and seek understanding before agreement, we create the conditions for trust, growth, and meaningful change.

A thoughtful and inspiring conversation for leaders, coaches, educators, parents, and anyone committed to building stronger relationships and having conversations that matter.

In this episode of Affinity for Infiniti, Chaya Abelsky sits down with leadership strategist and author Angela Burgess to explore one of the most powerful questions in leadership and life: Are you sitting in the right seat on the bus?

Drawing from the principles in her book Sitting in the Right Seat on the Bus, Angela shares how individuals and organizations can unlock their highest potential by aligning strengths, purpose, and role. When people are positioned correctly, work becomes more meaningful, teams function more effectively, and impact expands.

Together, Chaya and Angela discuss:
• Why talent alignment is one of the most overlooked leadership strategies
• How leaders can recognize when someone is in the wrong seat
• Practical ways to reposition people so they thrive
• The connection between personal clarity and organizational excellence

This conversation is especially relevant for leaders, coaches, and nonprofit professionals seeking to build stronger teams and create environments where people can bring their full gifts forward.

If you have ever asked yourself “Where do I best contribute?” or “How do I build a team where everyone thrives?” — this episode offers powerful insights and practical wisdom.

Listen and reflect:
Are you — and the people around you — sitting in the right seat on the bus?

In this episode of Affinity for Infiniti, host Chaya Abelsky sits down with Shmuly Rothman of Rothman Consulting, a seasoned fundraising strategist who works with nonprofits and Jewish organizations to strengthen their development efforts and build sustainable fundraising strategies.

Together they explore the deeper principles behind successful fundraising—why relationships and trust are at the heart of philanthropy, how leaders can mobilize their communities, and what it takes to inspire people to support a meaningful mission.

Drawing on years of experience guiding organizations and campaigns, Shmuly shares practical insights about donor engagement, community-driven fundraising, and how thoughtful leadership can create momentum that turns generosity into lasting impact.

Affinity for Infiniti brings conversations with leaders and practitioners who are shaping the way people grow, lead, and create meaningful change in their communities.