Break the Drama Triangle Before It Breaks Your Business with Matthew Riven

Have you ever struggled to communicate clearly with your team or clients, only to realize your words are misunderstood or ignored? Today, we’re diving into the confusion and frustration that happens when communication breaks down, especially in business settings with multiple personalities and agendas. There’s the challenge of vague language causing endless misunderstandings, the exhaustion of getting caught in drama triangles, and the stress that comes from endlessly trying to rescue others or fix broken systems. Our guest breaking these topics down today is Matthew Riven, who brings deep insight into coaching, power dynamics, and making your message impossible to misunderstand. In this episode, we’ll unpack real-life examples of why “Yes, but…” conversations drain energy, how childhood patterns influence adult business relationships, and practical ways to escape unhealthy cycles. Expect to leave with tools for clearer collaboration, more healthy boundaries, and a fresh perspective on team dynamics. -------------- DISCLAIMER: This podcast is sponsored by AskYvi.com. Some links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. -------------- 🌟Meet Matthew Riven Website: https://stirinstitute.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthew.riven/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MatthewRiven TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matthew.riven -------------- 🌟Connect with Yvi https://instagram.com/askyvi https://www.facebook.com/AskYvi/ -------------- 🏆 Highlights 🏆 00:00 | Introduction 02:45 | Communication: The Root of Every Problem 05:40 | How Childhood Patterns Shape Business Behavior 07:20 | The “Yes, But…” Game Explained 10:25 | Inside the Drama Triangle: Victim, Rescuer, Persecutor 12:40 | How to Get Out of The Drama Triangle 16:40 | Why You Can’t Rescue Everyone 21:20 | Letting Go of Fear-Based Clients 26:30 | Are You Addicted to Stress? 31:20 | Breaking the Business Burnout Cycle 34:10 | Why Every Leader Needs a Coach -------------- powered by ecamm: https://askyvi.tips/ecamm and Transistor.fm :  https://askyvi.tips/transistorfm -------------- Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SheIsALeader Subscribe to Podcast: https://askyvi.tips/podcast Apply to be a guest: https://askyvi.tips/pod-SIAL Proud member of the podmatch network