Texas Conflict Coach

Join Marci Anavitarte-Jordan as she leads our listeners in an in-depth discussion on the importance of effective communication in the workplace that can break down barriers, avoid misconceptions, and diffuse situations. But if all else fails, your rights in the workplace and where to go for assistance. Marci Anavitarte-Jordan has been mediating for over 22 years with over 700 mediations conducted and with a success rate of 80%.   She has an Associate Degree in Legal Assistance from College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV. Bachelor of Applied Science-Business Administration- University of Mary Hardin Baylor-Belton, Texas Masters in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation from Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas . Marci currently works for the Texas Workforce Commission-Civil Right Division as a Sr. Employment Discrimination Mediator for the state of Texas.  She handles all types of Title VII, age, and disability employment discrimination cases. Mediation to Marci is not a job but a passion and call

Updates on Brav - the online platform to manage conflicts at school, work, home or more.  Brav ultimately becomes the first option in workplaces, schools, in lieu of HRs, deans and principals' standard policies. In this way, there is less work for everyone! In addition, teaming up with groups including schools, work places, police departments and task forces allow for accountability, where all parties are ensured to come together.  Remi Alli holds a JD, a Master's Degree in Health Law and a background in Psychology. She also is a national legal scholar having won first place in a recent AJA legal competition.

In a digitally connected world where diversity of identities is a reality which we must confront every time we log into our smart phones and social media accounts, academia has played a pioneering role in the way we learn how to be inclusive and embrace diversity. Nevertheless, recent demonstrations across American campuses as well as the growing expressions of hate and violence in online space worldwide, make question the preparedness of traditional education methods to tackle the virtual multicultural world we live in. Grassroots intercultural dialogue programs between citizens living in different societies have flourished over the past decade as a response to the growing antagonism between some of those societies. Those programs aim at building mutual understanding and a sense of empathy among participants, creating bridges and fostering a new culture of constructive engagement between young citizens. Lately, online dialogue programs carried out by organizations like Soliya have received an official acknow

Got Conflict? If you have a conflict with someone and are not sure how to handle it, then let us know. Here is your opportunity to ask your question with Conflict Management experts who are mediators, conflict coaches and facilitators on how to think about, analyze or resolve your situation. Think about it. Are you currently engaged in an active conflict with your co-workers or boss? Ignoring your neighbor because of a conversation you don't want to have? In a disagreement with your spouse? Or simply afraid to bring up a concern with a friend in fear of stirring up problems. Pattie Porter,  LCSW, AAP is the President of Conflict Connections®, Inc. in San Antonio, TX. Pattie has worked extensively in the dispute resolution field for nearly 20 years providing mediation, team facilitation, negotiation training, and conflict management and abrasive leader coaching services to executives, businesses, government agencies and higher education institutions. Stephen Kotev is a Washington D.C. based conflict resolu

What would it take to make you a more confident negotiator?   Would you like to know … -  Simple no-cost things you can do to save time, money and energy before you ever think about negotiating? -  The top 3 negotiation blunders, breakthroughs, and solutions -  Tips on handling counter-productive behavior and the #1 thing you must never negotiate Join Corine Wofford and discover how to Put Your Power On and Confidently Negotiate with Success for great results in your professional and personal life! Corine Wofford is known as America’s “Be the Difference” Business Mentor. She is the CEO and Master Facilitator with Corine Wofford International, an award winning training and development consultancy, providing high performance training in sales, negotiation, service, and teams. Corine is celebrating 30 years as a 100% woman owned enterprise, helping business leaders like Apple, IBM, USAA and women entrepreneurs worldwide share their gifts, make more money and create a meaningful difference in the world. Co

Couples often have differences about finances in their marriages, and those differences become exacerbated in divorce.  In this program, we will look at the issues in divorce financial planning, the emotional components of financial decision-making, and how couples can resolve financial differences in both marriage and divorce.  Pam Friedman has over 20 years of financial planning and investment experience. She is author of new book "I Now Pronounce You Financially Fit".  Prior to partnering with Silicon Hills Wealth Management, LLC, Ms. Friedman was on Wall Street in both New York and London structuring and raising capital for both public and private companies. Upon her return to Texas, Ms. Friedman spent six years on the faculty of the Finance Depart. in the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas. Ms. Friedman’s particular area of expertise is marital financial planning which includes planning for the risk of divorce and educating clients who may be unfamiliar with financial issues and inves

By definition, negotiation is a conversation leading to agreement. But because we really have no need to negotiate unless we reach a dead end or an impasse, negotiation naturally occurs in the field of conflict, and this spells trouble for women, In this show negotiation trainers Victoria Pynchon and Lisa Gates will give you tips for dealing with your natural responses to conflict and strategies for faking it 'til you make it.   Lisa Gates is a negotiation trainer and coach who works with executive women and entrepreneurs to help them unravel the knot of business and knee-jerk to-do list living. She rigorously guides women to: show up powerfully and take a stand for themselves, design purposeful livelihoods that close the wage and income gap, and create a legacy of leadership and lasting change for themselves, their families and communities, and the world. Victoria Pynchon is a lawyer, mediator, negotiation trainer and author of the just released "A is for Asshole, the Grownups' ABCs of Conflict Resolution.

Got Conflict? If you have a conflict with someone and are not sure how to handle it, then let us know. Here is your opportunity to ask your question with Conflict Management experts who are mediators, conflict coaches and facilitators on how to think about, analyze or resolve your situation. Join us live. Here is how: Call 347-324-3591; press 1 and wait for a HostUse the Reply box below to post your question or conflict situationJoin us in the chat room live on Blog Talk Radio.Post your comment or question here and we will bring it into the program.Join our Live Twitter chat using #ConflictChat. Pattie Porter,  LCSW, AAP is the President of Conflict Connections®, Inc. in San Antonio, TX. Pattie has worked extensively in the dispute resolution field for nearly 20 years providing mediation, team facilitation, negotiation training, and conflict management and abrasive leader coaching services to executives, businesses, government agencies and higher education institutions. Abigail R.C. McManus is a graduate of

Verbal Aikido is a means of communication that enables the practitioner to transform verbal attacks, both effectively and peacefully. This philosophy comes from the Japanese martial art of Aikido that seeks to transform ‘attackers’ into training partners. It’s a fun and easy-to-learn approach that can be learned from ages as young as 5 years old. Regular practice of Verbal Aikido considerably increases self-esteem, altruism, and the confidence to manage conflict in a self-affirming and harmonious manner. Luke Archer is an Irish-born teacher trainer, writer and public speaker on communication, conflict management, and education development. He’s been living in Lyon, France since 1995, where he has innovated and pioneered Verbal Aikido training since 2009. He continues to work with companies, schools and students of all ages internationally spreading this way of peaceful communication to one boardroom or classroom at a time. Stephen Kotev is a Washington D.C. based conflict resolution consultant offering medi

The University of Michigan’s Rackham School of Graduate Studies has created a position of Resolution Officer which is responsible for assisting graduate students and faculty members who have issues and conflicts with each other to resolve those conflicts.  The Resolution Officer works directly with both faculty and students, and also facilitates conversations between them and mediates.  Her job includes counseling students about available options, supporting students through difficult situations, and connecting students to appropriate resources. Darlene Ray-Johnson, M.A., has been employed in higher education for 35 years.  She has served as student affairs professional at the University of Michigan for 27 years.   She currently serves as Graduate Student Affairs Officer and Resolution Officer in the Dean’s Office at Rackham Graduate School.  Her professional areas of expertise include social justice mediation, dispute resolution, conflict management and diversity issues.   Zena Zumeta, internationally know

Join us to learn the key principles to building relationship and trust with any teenager, whether “troubled” or not. Want to know how to set effective boundaries, how to avoid ever getting into a power control battle, and how to have a whole lot of fun in the process? In a job where the average length of employment is measured in months, and many last only weeks, Mark Andreas not only survived but thrived while working round-the- clock with troubled teens. Whether you are a parent, a teacher, a youth leader, or anyone wanting to connect with and support the teens in your life, come learn how to build relationships that are simultaneously more empowering for you and the teens you work with. Mark Andreas trains NLP around the country and runs an NLP Change Coaching private practice, working with people around the world both in person and over Skype to resolve limitations and achieve life goals. Mark is Author of the books “Sweet Fruit from the Bitter Tree: 61 stories of creative and compassionate ways out of c

 For decades, Peer Mediation Programs have helped students all over the world resolve conflicts. The Online Peer Mediation Platform is on the cutting edge, combining technology and peer mediation, breathing new life into programs.  Learn more about the project’s goals, resources and how you can get involved in this innovative opportunity! Guest:  Dr. Cynthia Morton, Kristen Woodward, and Karen DeVoogd

Church congregations are not immune to conflict. Beth Padgett and Alexandria Skinner would argue that conflict is a sign of an active, engaged, and vital congregation. The question is not whether religious communities will have conflict, but how they will respond to it when it happens. Beth and Alexandria will discuss patterns of church conflict, as well as how mediators can invite clergy, staff, and members into trans-formative conversations where firmly held beliefs are part of the conflict and its transformation. Beth Padgett works as a civil and family mediator. She is the Exec. Dir. of the Community Mediation Center in Columbia. Beth earned two degrees from the University of SC, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Masters of Education. She also earned a Master of Arts in Human Behavior and Conflict Management from Columbia College. Beth has a background in education, mental health and addiction treatment services, domestic violence counseling, as well as curriculum and program development in these dis

Summer is ending and the school year draws near. Our kids have had lots of fun times together. Siblings can be the best of friends, but conflict and disagreements are also a natural part of their ever-changing relationships. We may not always realize it, but we have many ways to help our kids learn how to "fight fair" - to work out disagreements without punching or shouting. Join me and my returning guest, Parent Coach Janet Bonnin of Fine-Tuned Families. We will dive into a great discussion with many tips and ideas you can take to head off big "blow ups" and guide constructive communication. We will also be joined by a super mother of eight, Maggie Luevano, and two of her kids who are part of the Hill Country musical group, "Mariachi 'L'". Maggie and her kids will share stories of growing up in this fantastic family, a brief history of the group's formation, and how the family has dealt with sibling disagreements over the years. Don't miss this great conversation! Janet Bonnin is a Life Coach, Industrial E

Sometime in our lives we will unfortunately witness or be impacted by a traumatic event. We hear about these situations in the media all of the time…a very disgruntled employee who kills their boss and then commits suicide; witnessing the terrorist attacks of the World Trade Center towers; a bank teller who is robbed at gun point; a bus accident involving the death of children; or a natural disaster like that of the recent earthquakes and tsunami that hit Japan. All of these situations create what is called critical incident stress. We bring the topics of stress management and emotion management as part of National Stress Awareness month. And tonight, we focus on Handling Stress after a Traumatic Event. We will talk with Denise Thompson with Crisis Response Consulting, about how you can identify the signs and signals of this kind of traumatic stress; and mechanisms for coping during these difficult times. Denise Thompson is the founder and owner of Crisis Response Consulting, a graduate of Florida State Uni

Being in business with your family can bring lots of rewards, including financial security and personal pleasure in working with people you know well and love. But it can also be the source of misunderstanding, antagonism and painful conflict. The show looks at common causes of conflict in family businesses and how that conflict can be resolved and even prevented. Join us as we talk with Jim Lea , a writer, speaker and advisor on family owned and closely held business. He’s the author of Keeping It In the Family: Successful Succession of the Family Business, a syndicated print and online family business columnist, and author of numerous articles. Jim advises family owned companies in the United States and other countries on human performance and relationships issues in management, including identifying, understanding and resolving causes of conflict. He is frequently invited to speak to trade and business groups. He’s a professor at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Listener Assignment With

Got Conflict? If you have a conflict with someone, and are not sure how to handle it, then let us know. Here is your opportunity to ask your question with Conflict Management experts who are mediators, conflict coaches and facilitators on how to think about, analyze or resolve your situation. Think about it. Are you currently engaged in an active conflict with your co-workers or boss? Ignoring your neighbor because of a conversation you don't want to have? In a disagreement with your spouse? Or simply afraid to bring up a concern with a friend in fear of stirring up problems. Join us live. Here is how: Call 347-324-3591; press 1 and wait for a HostUse the Reply box below to post your question or conflict situationJoin us in the chat room live at Blog Talk Radio on the night of the program. Post your comment or question here and we will bring it into the program.Join our Live Twitter chat using #ConflictChat every Tuesday night at 5 pm Pacific/7pm Central/8 pm Eastern

Christie Asselin, the blogger and attorney behind YourWeddingLawyer.com will share tips designed to help engaged couples prevent and handle conflicts with wedding vendors. Christie has a background in business disputes and consumer law, and loves event planning and weddings. Her mission is to educate and empower engaged couples with legal know-how. Christie has been a California licensed attorney since 2008. She has been seen and heard in many wedding and financial media resources, including, and most recently Slate.  Her blog YourWeddingLawyer.com serves as a resource for engaged couples and newlyweds as they navigate the challenges presented during these time periods. She can speak from experience as she is a newlywed herself. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their adorable dog, Scout. Tracy is an Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator at the Maryland Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO). Tracy also serves as a conflict coach, mediator, and promotes conflict resolution process

Are you currently, or soon to be, an Engaged or Newlywed Couple?  While this is an exciting time, it can also bring certain stresses that can be difficult to navigate. We will discuss common conflicts you may experience in your relationship at this stage, as well as peace practices and prevention techniques.  Join us to learn valuable tips to help you maintain the relationship of a lifetime! Michelle and Dan Joy lead Marriage Prep 101 workshops for couples who want to establish communication skills for a lifetime together. The 10-hour weekend workshop helps couples improve communication, conflict management, and intimacy enhancement skills to build successful, enduring relationships. Michelle Joy, MFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has been working at The Couples Institute in Menlo Park, CA for 15 years. Dan Joy, co-leader, is educated in Communication Studies, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution. Tracy Culbreath King is an Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator at the Maryland Mediation

Over the last 7 years, we have produced 280 podcasts with experts from all over the world. Each month we will feature one of these programs in our “The Best of the Past” episodes. Our theme for the month of June is: Wedding Conflict.   The breakup of a marriage almost always involves some level of conflict between spouses, but the process of litigation during divorce ratchets that conflict up to a level of devastation for all members of the immediate and even extended family. Instead of getting away from the turmoil by divorcing, the adversarial nature of a legal “fight” can actually create permanent emotional and financial damage. If the goal of divorce is to stop the daily conflict, then the process should reduce that conflict while helping establish better relationships for the children and their parents. We will discuss how parents can create an emotionally supportive divorce that promotes a healthy relationship between themselves and a loving future for their children. Marilyn Miller, a psychotherapist