Debunking persistent myths in the mediation world

25 July 2010 in Podcasts

The latest Cafe Mediate podcast discusses persistent myths in the mediation world. We focused our attention on three questions: 1. What persistent myths most vex us and … [Read more...]

About the author: Tammy Lenski has been helping individuals and organizations turn conflict into growth and opportunity for two decades. She specializes in transforming interpersonal conflict into stronger personal and professional relationships. © 1997-2011 Tammy Lenski. All rights reserved.

Dealing with isolation as a solo practitioner

11 June 2010 in Podcasts

The solo ADR practice can be at once a highly social line of work due to interactions with clients, and a lonely existence without the day-to-day affiliations of a typical … [Read more...]

About the author: Tammy Lenski has been helping individuals and organizations turn conflict into growth and opportunity for two decades. She specializes in transforming interpersonal conflict into stronger personal and professional relationships. © 1997-2011 Tammy Lenski. All rights reserved.

Keeping cool in chaos: How mediators recover their balance

21 May 2010 in Podcasts

The act of mediating, in some ways, is the act of stepping into chaos. Bumps in the road during mediation are not the exception, but the norm. When things get really … [Read more...]

About the author: Tammy Lenski has been helping individuals and organizations turn conflict into growth and opportunity for two decades. She specializes in transforming interpersonal conflict into stronger personal and professional relationships. © 1997-2011 Tammy Lenski. All rights reserved.

Mediator certification, part 2

16 April 2010 in Podcasts

In part 1 of this two-part podcast on mediator certification, we explored the difference between mediator certification, licensure and rostering, what's happening in private … [Read more...]

About the author: Tammy Lenski has been helping individuals and organizations turn conflict into growth and opportunity for two decades. She specializes in transforming interpersonal conflict into stronger personal and professional relationships. © 1997-2011 Tammy Lenski. All rights reserved.

Mediator certification, part 1

25 March 2010 in Podcasts

What's the difference between mediator certification, licensure and rostering? What's happening out there with certification? Is mediator certification a good idea or a bad … [Read more...]

About the author: Tammy Lenski has been helping individuals and organizations turn conflict into growth and opportunity for two decades. She specializes in transforming interpersonal conflict into stronger personal and professional relationships. © 1997-2011 Tammy Lenski. All rights reserved.

After how much training can you call yourself a mediator?

25 February 2010 in Podcasts

How much mediation training do you need to hang out a shingle and call yourself a mediator? What constitutes good mediation training? In the latest CafeMediate podcast we … [Read more...]

About the author: Tammy Lenski has been helping individuals and organizations turn conflict into growth and opportunity for two decades. She specializes in transforming interpersonal conflict into stronger personal and professional relationships. © 1997-2011 Tammy Lenski. All rights reserved.

What makes a great mediator?

29 January 2010 in Podcasts

For our second CafeMediate podcast we reflected on the skills, frame of mind and the ways of being that excellent mediators bring to the table. Referenced in the podcast is … [Read more...]

About the author: Tammy Lenski has been helping individuals and organizations turn conflict into growth and opportunity for two decades. She specializes in transforming interpersonal conflict into stronger personal and professional relationships. © 1997-2011 Tammy Lenski. All rights reserved.

Value-based fees in ADR: new CafeMediate podcast

11 December 2009 in Podcasts

There's nothing like a good cuppa joe, friends and meaningful chat to re-charge and re-energize. Even when those friends are on other continents. In this instance, the … [Read more...]

About the author: Tammy Lenski has been helping individuals and organizations turn conflict into growth and opportunity for two decades. She specializes in transforming interpersonal conflict into stronger personal and professional relationships. © 1997-2011 Tammy Lenski. All rights reserved.