Conflict Engagement Specialists

In this 85th episode of the Conflict Specialists Show, I interview Elizabeth Clemants – Founder and Principal of Planning Change, based in Lower Manhattan, New York. Some of the topics in today’s episode: History and Mission of Planning Change The Connection Between Shamanism and Dispute Resolution Life Experiences Leading Elizabeth to Become a Shaman Misconceptions […]

In this 84th episode of the Conflict Specialists Show, I interview Dr. Hank Clemons – Founder and CEO of the Society of Emotional Intelligence, based in Tampa, Florida.. Some of the topics in today’s episode: History and Mission of the Society of Emotional Intelligence How EI Impacts Mediation and Other Forms of ADR Dr. Hank’s […]

In this 83rd episode of the Conflict Specialists Show, I interview Dr. Barbara Manousso – Founder of Manousso Mediation and ADR, based in Houston, TX. Some of the topics in today’s episode: History and Mission of Manousso Mediation and ADR Unique Qualities of Adult and Elder Care Mediators Making the Leap from Mediator to Mediation […]

In this 82nd episode of the Conflict Specialists Show, I interview Dr. Jack Goetz – Vice President of the American Institute of Mediation, based in Los Angeles, California. Some of the topics in today’s episode: His Experience Serving as Dean of Concord’s Online Law School Program Mediation and Conflict Resolution Program at California State University […]

In this 81st episode of the Conflict Specialists Show, I interview Eileen Lichtenstein – CEO of Balance & Power, Inc. based in Garden City, Long Island in New York. Some of the topics in today’s episode: History and Mission of Balance & Power, Inc. How Anger Management and Conflict Resolution Work Together Emotional Freedom Technique […]

In this 80th episode of the Conflict Specialists Show, I interview Joshua Gordon – Founder of the Sports Conflict Institute based in Eugene, Oregon. Some of the topics in today’s episode: History and Mission of the Sports Conflict Institute SCI’s Play-By-Play Model Outside The Box/Inside The Ring Competition Not Conflict Project (University of Oregon School […]

In this 79th episode of the Conflict Specialists Show, I interview Tracy Allen – an International Mediator, Arbitrator, Trainer and Founder of Global Resolutions, PLLC based in Mt. Clemens. Michigan. Some of the topics in today’s episode: History and Mission of Global Resolutions, PLLC How Tracy’s Litigation Experience Influences Her Mediation/Arbitration Work Teaching at Law […]

This 78th episode of the Conflict Specialists Show is a new series I’m doing in partnership with the National Association for Community Mediation. It features the first recipient of the NAFCM’s new Outstanding Volunteer Award – Raymond “Bud” Baker – a Volunteer Mediator for the Child & Family Services Center for Resolution & Justice based […]

In this 77th episode of the Conflict Specialists Show, I interview Lorene Schaefer – a Mediator, Attorney, Neutral Workplace Investigator and Managing Partner of Win-Win Resolve™ based in Atlanta, Georgia. Some of the topics in today’s episode: History and Mission of Win-Win Resolve™ How Workplace Investigations Are Conducted The Win-Win Resolve™ Turn-Key System Creating Internal […]

This 76th episode of the Conflict Specialists Show is the 2nd of this year’s International Series. I interview Greg Rooney, a Mediator, Arbitrator, Attorney and Trainer in Adelaide, South Australia. Some of the topics in today’s episode: History of Greg’s Independent Australian Mediation and Arbitration Practice Requirements to be a Mediator in Australia Project Alliancing […]

This 75th episode of the Conflict Specialists Show is the first of this year’s International Series. I have the honor of interviewing Medhat El-Banna, an International Mediator, Arbitrator and Attorney based in Egypt. Some of the topics in today’s episode: History and Mission of the International Court for Dispute Resolution (INCODIR) Activities of the North […]

In this 74th episode of the Conflict Specialists Show, I interview Dr. Dan Schaefer, Founder of Peak Performance Strategies, LLC based in New York. Some of the topics in today’s episode: History and Mission of Peak Performance Strategies CLICK! The Competitive Edge for Sports, Entertainment and Business (Book) Differences Between Top Performers and Struggling Athletes, […]

In this 73rd episode of the Conflict Specialists Show, I interview John Zinsser, Principal and Co-Founder of Pacifica Human Communications, LLC based in Charleston, South Carolina. Some of the topics in today’s episode: History and Mission of Pacifica Human Communications Improving the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Ombuds Program Contract Ombudsman vs Standard Organizational […]

In this 72nd episode of the Conflict Specialists Show, I interview Anne Sawyer, Executive Director of the Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA). Some of the topics in today’s episode: History and Mission of the Southern California Mediation Association SCMA Membership Options Professional Development Programs LA Superior Court ADR Program Shut Down Ramifications SCMA Annual Conference […]

In this 71st episode of the Conflict Specialists Show, I interview Kevin Brown about the 2014 World Mediation Summit being held in Madrid, Spain July 1st-4th. Some of the topics in today’s episode: World Mediation Summit Details The Story Behind the Creation of the World Mediation Summit Speakers, Presenters and Topics Global Mediator Award Summit […]

Valentine’s Day is this week, so in this 70th episode of the Conflict Specialists Show, I show some LOVE to my Dispute Resolution Alma Mater – Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. Some of the topics in today’s episode: SMU Dispute Resolution Certificate, Master’s & Mediation Training Admission Requirements for SMU’s DRCM Program SMU’s Dispute […]

In this 69th episode of the Conflict Specialists Show, Dave Hilton interviews Yvette Durazo, founder of Unitive Consulting, Conflict Management, Mediation and Coaching, based in San Diego, California. Some of the topics in today’s episode: History and Mission of Unitive Consulting Benefits of Bilingual and Multicultural Mediation How Yvette’s Cross-Border Economic Development Work Influences Her […]

In this 68th episode of the Conflict Specialists Show, Dave Hilton interviews Jeffrey Bloom, founder of Creative Resolution Mediation Services and a Rockstar Mediator Course Graduate, based in Massapequa Park, New York. Some of the topics in today’s episode: History and Mission of Creative Resolution Mediation Services How Jeffrey’s Air Force Experience Influences His Mediation […]

In this 67th episode of the Conflict Specialists Show, Dave Hilton interviews Stuart Baker, author of the book – Conscious Cooperation: How to Create Successful Construction Projects, based in Warrenton, Virginia. Some of the topics in today’s episode: History and Mission of Conscious Cooperation How Stuart Used His Construction Experience As A Mediation Niche Successful […]

In this 66th episode of the Conflict Specialists Show, Dave Hilton interviews Bruce Friedman, founder of Friedman Mediation in Los Angeles, California. Some of the topics in today’s episode: History and Mission of Friedman Mediation How Bruce’s Litigation Experience Influences His Mediation Work Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) Arbitration Panel Is It Possible to […]