This week we are joined by Nora Sahatciu to explore her work in Kosovo creating the groundwork for Serbian families to safely return to Kosovo. We learn about community building, incentives, UN programs and development aid that were used to ove

Exploring Happiness the Novel

Mar 5th, 2019 29m 53s

This episode uses the book Happiness by Aminata Forna to explores a wide variety of ideas and concepts around conflict. This wide ranging discussion touches on trauma and growth, conflict cycles, polarization, conflict roles and human-animal co

Winter Reflections

Dec 4th, 2018 21m 19s

In this Episode C.D. and Amanda take some time to reflect on the last year and look forward to 2019. This is the longest show notes and link list we've done by about 200%. So we've pulled our 2 call-outs to the top of the list! 1. We are collec

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How do you support people to participate?

Nov 27th, 2018 5m 22s

We had the opportunity to chat about coaching in Family Busines disputes with Laura North. While family businesses have some unique dynamics, I left this chat thinking about how I can apply the concept to other businesses. Does one of the parti

Getting to Better Questions with Cinnie Noble

Nov 20th, 2018 23m 1s

This week we have Cinnie Noble back to continue our exploration of questions. How do you know if you've asked a good question? What is the purpose of questions? How do you use time to increase the power of your questions? How do you handle havi

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Who has a stake in a conflict?

Nov 13th, 2018 7m 55s

This short bonus episode features our chat with Aaron Lyons at the ADRBC 2018 Symposium. We talk about the role of the larger community in dispute resolution processes. What is the role of the community to speak values into a conflict? How shou

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What is the Role of Identity in Conflict?

Nov 6th, 2018 4m 28s

This short bonus episode features our chat with Dr. John Radford at the ADRBC 2018 Symposium. We focus on identity as a layer of conflict that is often overlooked. How are you seeing identity impacting conflict? Let us know @overconflict Find D

Indigenous Law with Val Napoleon

Oct 30th, 2018 31m 6s

Join us this week as we explore the concepts of Indigenous Law in Canada. Val takes us through the role of stories in rebuilding the body of indigenous law, the importance of laws for indigenous communities and how being a multijurisdictional c

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What else is possible?

Oct 23rd, 2018 6m 48s

This short bonus episode features our chat with Evelyn Zellerer at the ADRBC 2018 Symposium. We explore the relationship between mediation and restorative justice. This feels like the beginning of a conversation. If you would like us to continu

Civility with Rhea Settles

Oct 16th, 2018 28m 24s

In this episode we explore the concept of Civility with Rhea Settles and the work she has done as an educator and mediator to transform workplaces. Rhea is the originator of Civility Mediation and Facilitation. We explore civility, bullying and

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Can Mediators Be Political?

Oct 9th, 2018 7m 47s

This short bonus episode features our chat with Patricia Lane at the ADRBC 2018 Symposium. We talk about politics, electoral reform, inclusion and activism. Unsurprisingly we raise a lot more questions that we answer. You can find Patricia Lane

Legal Technology and Access to Justice

Oct 2nd, 2018 20m 56s

What role could technology play in Access to Justice? This week we are joined by Miguel Willis and Simon Boehme to explore the relationship between Access to Justice and Legal Technology. How are Social Justice and Access to Justice related? Wh

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We are back for a new season

Sep 25th, 2018 6m 18s

We are back and excited get some of the episodes we recorded last Spring out to you! Did you count how many times we said "exciting" in this episode? Engage with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. @overconflict Coming this Fall And when the

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ADR Alberta Symposium 2018

Apr 26th, 2018 7m 49s

This is a little podacst extra looking toward the ADR Alberta Symposium taking place May 15-16 in Edmonton, Alberta. Gilbert VanNes and Paul Conway join us to chat about what to expect at the Symposium and some of the sessions they are excited

NWDR 2018 Reflections

Mar 31st, 2018 16m 59s

C.D. and Amanda spent 2 days at the NWDR. They chat about some of the themes they noticed, ideas that excited them and some of the really interesting experiences. NWDR Conference James Loewen Blog Post Yuki Matsuno - OTC Episode 18 - Neutral

Process Management with Gordon Sloan

Mar 22nd, 2018 23m 52s

This week is the final episode in the Reinforcing Foundations series we explore Process Management with Gordon Sloan. We get into the details of this complex and difficult question and find insights to help you prepare yourself and your clients

Spotlight on Assertiveness with Dr. Mike Talbot

Mar 15th, 2018 23m 21s

This week we are joined by Dr. Mike Talbot to explore Assertiveness and its role in process management. This is part 5 in our series designed to reinvigorate our core conflict resolution skills. UK Mediation Gestalt Theory Marshall Rosenberg -

Spotlight on Boundary Setting with Lorraine Segal

Mar 9th, 2018 22m 46s

This week we are joined by Lorraine Segal to explore boundaries. This is part 4 of our series designed to Reinvigorate some of our core Conflict Resolution skills. In this episode we try to answer these 2 big questions. How do I figure out what

Spotlight on Reframing with Stephanie Grunze-Swanson

Feb 27th, 2018 18m 16s

This week we continue our series to reinvigorate our conflict resolution skills with a focus on reframing. We explore the techniques, ideas and spaces where reframes can be used to shift dialogue with Stephanie Grunze-Swanson. Rapid City Commun

Spotlight on Effective Questions with Cinnie Noble

Feb 13th, 2018 21m 13s

Welcome to the second episode in our 6 week series designed to reinvigorate some of our core conflict resolution skills This week we are exploring the keys to good questions with Cinnie Noble. We discuss why questions are so important to the re

Spotlight on Paraphrasing

Jan 25th, 2018 22m 30s

Welcome to the first episode in our 6 week series designed to reinvigorate some of our core conflict resolution skills. This week we are joined by Luke Wiesner from the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center to explore the power of Paraphrasing, fin

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Reinforcing Foundations Starts in One Week

Jan 18th, 2018 1m 2s

Happy 2018! We return next week with a 6 part series Reinforcing Foundations. Each week we are joined by an amazing guest to lead us through a core conflict resolution skill. Its an great opportunity to get back to basics and be reflective on h

Curiosity for Better Holidays with Kathy Taberner and Kirsten Taberner Siggins

Nov 30th, 2017 26m 25s

This week we discuss the power of curiosity to change the dynamics of family gatherings. We speak with Kirsten Taberner Siggins and Kathy Taberner, a mother daughter coaching and writing team, about their experience using curiosity in coaching.

Legal Hackers with Jonathan Askin

Nov 23rd, 2017 21m 35s

This week we explore the application of the 1960s MIT hacker spirit to the legal profession, policy and conflict resolution. Jonathan Askin was an originator of the international Legal Hacker movement and shares his insights on where the moveme

Collaborative Games

Nov 16th, 2017 20m 16s

One year after a successful kickstarter campaign, Amanda talks about her experience as a designer with the PignPotato game collective and shares some insights from experimenting with their first game Zombie Fight or Flight. What is a Game Jam?