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25 Jan 2023
Mediation Settlement Negotiations: Dealing with Emotional Stress
00:39:37
Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg and I'm a valuation expert and mediator in St. Louis, Missouri. I specialize in divorce and partner disputes.
Today we will discuss issues around mediation, settlement negotiations, and dealing with emotional stress. In the mediation, I'm going to be speaking with another mediator and negotiation coach, Alice Shikina, who's based in California. She has a tremendous amount of emotional intelligence and empathy that she uses to successfully mediate case after case. She also has a very unique background with over 20 years of theater experience.
1. How do you tune into clients’ emotions to produce a successful negotiation outcome? 2. How do you handle parties who are very pessimistic about settlement? 3. What do you do when parties seemingly want very different things? 4. Perspective is very important. Tell us more about this. 5. What part do emotions play in settlement? 6. What are clear communication strategies used in dispute settlements? 7. How does a negotiation coach prepare clients before a settlement dispute or negotiation? 8. About Alice Shikina and mediation - mediator and negotiation coach focusing on emotional stress 9. What should clients look for in a mediator or negotiation coach?
Alice Shikina Shikina Mediation and Arbitration 415-793-8729 alice.shikina@gmail.com www.shikinamediation.com
01 Feb 2023
Divorce Mediation: Parenting Plans and Child Custody
00:41:35
Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm valuation expert and mediator in St. Louis, Missouri. I actually specialize in divorce and partner disputes, but today we'll discuss divorce, mediation and parenting plans or child custody with Michelle Weinberg.
Michelle's a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience, but now focuses her practice specifically and solely on divorce mediation in New Jersey. In 2011, she co-founded Westfield Mediation with an attorney Randi Albert, and she's also a member of the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators and volunteers at several organizations in her spare time.
1. What is a parenting plan? 2. How is a parenting plan used in divorce? 3. What is the difference between legal custody and physical custody in a divorce? 4. What is 50/50 custody, shared custody, and joint custody - what is the difference between them? 5. What are the logistics to a parenting plan? 6. How to deal with power dynamics and cooperation when creating a parenting plan. 7. What are the top 3 polarizing issues you see debated in the parenting plan process? 8. What is nesting? 9. What is a MOU or memorandum of understanding? 10. About Michelle Weinberg
Michelle Weinberg Westfield Mediation, LLC 1812 Front Street Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Phone: 908.913.0373 Text: 908.913.0648 Fax: 908.789.8738 info@westfieldnjmediation.com
25 May 2023
Tapping Into Your Intuition to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence or EQ
00:55:34
Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg and I'm a valuation expert and mediator in St. Louis, Missouri. I specialize in divorce and partner disputes.
Today we're actually going to talk about something that I really enjoy talking about, but we're gonna tap into our intuition. So how do you tap into your intuition and increase your EQ or emotional intelligence with mediator? Alice Shikina, she's based in California and she has a ton of emotional intelligence, which helps her mediate these cases.
Alice Shikina Shikina Mediation and Arbitration 415-793-8729 alice.shikina@gmail.com www.shikinamediation.com
07 Jun 2023
Lessening Anxiety Around Divorce: Tips From a Financial Consultant
00:19:01
Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a mediation podcast and video series where we discuss mediation, negotiation, and collaboration.
Today we will discuss lessening anxiety around divorce with Miss Olivia Summerhill. Olivia is the founder of a financial consulting company helping affluent women maintain their lifestyles and thrive post divorce by educating and empowering them financially. Having over a decade of experience in wealth management and private banking, Olivia dedicates her time to protecting women. Her niche serves famous and high profile women who need help navigating the financial complexities of divorce. She also consults with financial advisors and family offices to help their clients avoid divorce mistakes.
1. What are common misconceptions about divorce that can contribute to anxiety? 2. What are some practical steps that individuals can take to prepare themselves for a divorce in order to minimize anxiety and uncertainty? 3. How can communication with a soon-to-be ex-spouse be managed to reduce conflict during a divorce process? 4. What resources and support systems are available to people going through a divorce?
Olivia Summerhill CFP®, CMC® Divorce Financial Consultant www.summerhillfirm.com Podcast: Divorce for Wealthy Women
28 Jun 2023
The Divorce Journey: Navigating Pre and Post Divorce Challenges - A Mediation Podcast
01:08:58
Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation, and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a valuation expert and a divorce mediator in St. Louis, Missouri. Today we'll discuss the divorce journey with the founder of Foundations Divorce Solutions and Foundation's Coaching Group, Caroline Pak. Caroline is a certified divorce and transitions coach, a life coach, a mediator, and a certified divorce financial analyst based in Seattle, Washington.
1. What is the very first step someone should take when they've decided to file for divorce? 2. What common challenges do you see your divorcing clients going through and how do they overcome them? 3. What advice do you have for someone going through the divorce process? 4. What is the difference between short-term and long-term planning for someone going through a divorce? 5. How does someone redefine their life post-divorce?
Divorce Mindset: Creating Clarity and Confidence Through Meditation - "Minisode"
00:18:58
Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a valuation expert and divorce mediator in St. Louis Missouri – specializing in divorce and partner disputes.
Today we will discuss Creating Clarity and Confidence Through Meditation with Cristin Terri. Cristin is based in Cape Town, South Africa She is a certified divorce coach, co-parenting specialist, holistic counselor, and meditation teacher and offers valuable support to individuals going through the challenging process of divorce.
14 Sep 2023
Overcoming Financial Abuse: Insights from a Financial Analyst
00:56:10
Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation, and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a valuation expert and divorce mediator in St. Louis, Missouri. I specialize in divorce and partnership disputes, but today we're gonna discuss overcoming financial abuse and insights from a financial analyst with Leah Hadley. She's a CDFA or Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and an accredited financial counselor. Leah is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and she's committed to working with people in a very compassionate fashion, offering them financial guidance through different life issues, such as divorce.
03 Oct 2023
Lessons from a Narcissist Divorce Coach: Reclaim YourSELF
00:55:36
On this episode of MediatorPodcast.com, we talk about divorce, narcissism, and reclaiming your life back with Narcissist Divorce Coach, Victoria McCooey. Victoria is a motivational speaker and she created a system called Reclaim Your Power. She's based in New York, but she services clients around the world, and she's helping people not only in the divorce process, but anytime they're in a relationship with a narcissist.
Creating Post-Divorce Budgets for a Secure Financial Future
00:44:51
Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a valuation expert and divorce mediator in St. Louis, Missouri – specializing in divorce and partner disputes.
Today we are speaking with Amy Adler, a CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst about creating post-divorce budgets to secure a stable financial future. She is based in Austin, Texas and brings a unique blend of financial expertise and personal experience to divorce support. With a background in public accounting, internal audit, fraud investigation, and corporate accounting, she now uses her skills to help others navigate divorce. Her mission is to minimize the stress, time, and cost of divorce, ensuring clients are well-prepared for a brighter future.
Insights from My Second Divorce: Creating Self Awareness
01:06:34
Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation strategies and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a valuation expert and divorce financial mediator in St. Louis, Missouri.
Today we are speaking with Leah Marie Mazur about her personal insights from her first and second divorce and how this journey helped her gain clarity and self-awareness. Leah is a certified Divorce Recovery Coach in Buffalo, New York and founder of Mindfully Ready LLC. She specializes in helping her clients heal after divorce so they can create a healthy, happy, and fulfilling new chapter for themselves and their kids.
23 Nov 2023
The Rapid Rise of Mediation: Creating Efficient Dispute Resolutions
00:35:01
Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a valuation expert and divorce mediator in St. Louis Missouri – specializing in divorce and partner disputes.
Today we are with Joseph Panetta from Immediation: a holistic legal dispute resolution platform that combines multiple processes and apps into one customizable interface. We are going to talk about The Rapid Rise of Mediation: Creating Efficient Dispute Resolutions.
08 Dec 2023
Co-Parenting Styles: Conflicted, Cooperative, and Parallel Strategies
00:53:00
Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a valuation expert and divorce mediator in St. Louis Missouri – specializing in divorce and partner disputes.
Today we will discuss Co-Parenting Styles: Conflicted, Cooperative, and Parallel Strategies with Cristin Terri. Cristin is based in Cape Town, South Africa. She is a certified divorce coach, co-parenting specialist, holistic counselor, and meditation teacher and offers valuable support to individuals going through the challenging process of divorce.
Coping with Narcissistic Behavior During the Divorce Mediation Process
01:06:27
Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a valuation expert and divorce financial mediator in St. Louis, Missouri – specializing in divorce and partner disputes.
Today we are speaking with Victoria McCooey about Coping with Narcissistic Behavior During the Divorce Mediation Process. She is a Narcissist Divorce Coach, a Motivational Speaker and the creator of the Reclaim Your Power System™ based in New York. She helps her clients reclaim their power in order to make life-altering decisions from a place of strength instead of fear.
Victoria McCooey Victoria@VictoriaMcCooey.com TikTok: @VictoriaMcCooey https://www.victoriamccooey.com/
09 Jan 2024
Premarital Agreements: Protecting Assets Before Your Second Marriage
01:01:12
Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a valuation expert and divorce mediator in St. Louis, Missouri – specializing in divorce and partner disputes.
Today we are talking about premarital agreements and protecting assets before your second marriage or really any marriage with Susan Myres. Susan has been practicing family law in the Houston area since 1982 and she formed her own firm, Myres & Associates, in 2011. Her strength is being able to see options and alternate paths to achieve the realistic goals of her clients.
Susan Myres Managing Partner https://www.thehoustondivorcefirm.com/our-team/susan-myres/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-myres/ https://www.facebook.com/myresfamilylaw https://www.linkedin.com/company/myres-&-associates-pllc/
16 Jan 2024
Moving from Arbitration to Mediation in Business Disputes
00:59:25
Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a valuation expert and divorce financial mediator in St. Louis Missouri – specializing in divorce and partner disputes.
Today we are talking about moving from arbitration to mediation in business disputes with Margeaux Thomas. Margeaux has worked for entrepreneurs and small business owners, specializing in commercial landlord/tenant disputes, business partnership disputes, and contract disputes, including franchise, partner, shareholder, non-compete, and non-solicitation. She is located in the D.C area. Welcome, Margeaux.
29 Jan 2024
Divorcing with Intention: A Professional’s Guide to Intentional Divorce
00:44:26
Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a Valuation Expert and Divorce Financial Mediator in St. Louis, Missouri – specializing in divorce and partner disputes.
Today we are speaking about “Divorcing with Intention: A Professional's Guide to Intentional Divorce” with Leah Hadley, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Accredited Financial Counselor. Leah is based in Cleveland, Ohio and recently focused her practice on “Intentional Divorce Solutions” where she guides her clients to financial independence through thoughtful and strategic planning.
1. Can you explain what an intentional divorce is and how it differs from traditional divorce proceedings? 2. What inspired you to specialize in facilitating intentional divorces? 3. What steps can individuals or couples take toward making empowered decisions during their divorce? 4. Can you share examples of how empowered decision-making positively impacts the divorce process? 5. What are some common challenges people face when choosing to divorce with intention, and how can they overcome these obstacles? 6. Can you share a memorable case where intentional divorce made a significant difference?
Hidden Assets and Income: Uncovering Financial Fraud in Divorce
00:51:59
Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation, and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a Valuation Expert and Divorce Financial Mediator in St. Louis, Missouri.
Today we're speaking with Krista Shelton, a Certified Fraud Examiner and Former Special Agent for the IRS. She has her own firm, Focused Forensic Solutions, where she and her team aids clients in uncovering facts, decoding details, and finding resolution during challenging financial crime investigations. Welcome, Krista.
What type of financial fraud is typically seen in divorce? What signs or patterns raise concern for fraud or hidden assets? What are the first signs your clients notice when they suspect fraud or hidden assets?What steps can individuals take on their own if there is suspected fraud or hidden assets? What is Red Flag Analysis? What is the Red Flag Analysis process? How do you work with divorce attorneys in the divorce process? What is the timeline of this process?
Krista Shelton, CFE krista@focusedforensic.com www.FocusedForensic.com
18 Mar 2024
Divorce Mediation vs. Litigation: You Don't Know What You Don't Know
00:57:20
Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a Valuation Expert and Divorce Mediator in St. Louis, Missouri.
Today we'll be discussing divorce mediation versus litigation. You don't know what you don't know. Basically the differences between divorce, mediation, and litigation with Rosalia Labate. She's located in New York and she's a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Certified Public Accountant. She's known to provide services as: financial forensics, divorce finances, business valuations. Welcome, Rosalia.
In this episode we discuss the differences between: Divorce Mediation v. Litigation -Process & Procedures -Financial Analysis -Communication -Privacy and Confidentiality -Negotiation
Rosalia Labate CPA/CDFA/CVA/MAFF Trained in Mediation and Collaborative (516)996-7788 Rosalia@LabateCPA.com https://labatecpa.com/
01 Apr 2024
From Court to .com: How This Online Divorce Platform is Changing the Industry
00:55:00
In this episode, we are speaking with Erin Levine. She's the CEO and founder of Hello Divorce. And if you haven't heard about it, you'll want to! It's an online alternative to traditional divorce. After 16 years as a divorce attorney, Erin understood how broken, toxic, wildly inefficient, and unreasonably expensive the family law system is. So she set out to revolutionize how consumers interact with the law and provide a kinder, easier and cheaper pathway to divorce.
Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm valuation expert and divorce financial mediator in St. Louis, Missouri. I specialize in family law and partner disputes.
Questions discussed: 1. What are the current divorce trends you are seeing? 2. What are some of the limitations in the current divorce system of litigation? 3. What are some ways people can get divorced more efficiently? 4. What motivated you to combine technology and divorce and create Hello Divorce? 5. How does the Hello Divorce process support mediators and attorneys? 6. What is the typical client profile that uses Hello Divorce? 7. What are some divorce trends you see in the future?
Relationship Issues and Things to Consider Before You Call a Divorce Attorney
01:20:34
Today we're talking about relationship issues and things to consider before you call a divorce attorney with Jackie Harounian, she's a family law attorney in Long Island, New York. It could be months, years that you're considering ending a relationship. Sometimes we spend a lot of time in this thought process of "What could I do, what should I do? I don't know if this is right." Before we even get into this type of situation where you're actually calling a divorce lawyer, which really is way down the pipeline that you're ready to go. But what are the first steps that couples should take when they're even considering divorce or having some issues?
Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm Valuation Expert and Divorce Financial Mediator in St. Louis, Missouri.
Questions Discussed: What are the first steps couples should take when they start experiencing serious relationship issues? What are the most common mistakes couples make when considering divorce? How can a pre-nup or prenuptial agreement act as insurance in a marriage? What is a legal separation and how is it different from a divorce? What is a "post-nup" and when should couples decide to explore this option? When is mediation a better option than litigation?
Jackie Harounian Wisselman Harounian Family Law https://lawjaw.com/ jackie@lawjaw.com
29 Jul 2024
The Traditional Wife (Trad Wife) Movement and How to Protect Yourself Financially
01:10:22
Today we're going to be walking through the concept of how to be a traditional wife or a "trad wife" with Erika Anne Englund. She's an attorney, she's a mediator, she's a divorce strategist with 18 years plus experience and helps people try to divorce better.
Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm Valuation Expert and Divorce Financial Mediator in St. Louis, Missouri.
Four ways to protect yourself if you decide to become a traditional wife: -Get more than a high school diploma (educate yourself) -Take charge as the family's CFO -Ensure your husband has life and disability insurance -Secure an ironclad prenup
Erika Anne Englund, Attorney-Mediator-Strategist https://erikaenglund.com/ 916.668.9338
26 Aug 2024
Prenups and Postnups: Who Needs Them and Why?
00:45:43
In this episode we are with Laurie Israel - a national Prenuptial Agreement Mediator, Consultant, Lawyer, and author of the Generous Prenup: How to Support Your Marriage and Avoid the Pitfalls. She's located in Massachusetts and has been an attorney for over 35 years.
We discuss prenups and postnups and who needs them and why. Laurie has a different way of looking at prenups and in this episode describes who they are beneficial for and who might not need one.
Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a Valuation Expert and Divorce Financial mMediator in St. Louis, Missouri.
Topics discussed: The Risks and Benefits of Prenuptial Agreements State Laws and Financial Discussions in Marriage The Emotional and Relational Impact of Prenuptial Agreements The Role of Mediation in Formulating Prenuptial Agreements Future of Marriage and the Evolving Perception of Prenuptial Agreements
Laurie Israel https://www.laurieisrael.com/ laurie@laurieisrael.com Laurie's Book
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17 Sep 2024
Business of Negotiation: Inherited Trauma and Family Wealth
00:47:28
In this episode, we're speaking about the Business of Negotiation, Inherited Trauma and Family Wealth with Ruschelle Khanna. She's a family advisor, mediator and therapist in West Virginia. She helps create small, strong bonds between parents and adult children in order to live healthy financially secure lives. In mediation we deal with a lot of high conflict around the financial aspects of divorce, and we also deal with a lot of family and generational wealth. And with that comes a bunch of relationship issues and trauma that people start to unpack when they start getting divorced.
Hi, welcome to the MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation, and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a valuation expert and divorce financial mediator in St. Louis, Missouri.
Topics discussed: How do you negotiate with difficult personalities? How is mediation a tool to use when conflict is high in business or family matters? Do you see addictive behaviors or other personality traits in high-conflict families?
Negotiation Beyond the Zeros: High Net Worth Divorce Strategy
00:48:14
Negotiation Beyond the Zeros: High Net Worth Divorce Strategy. Million dollar divorce? Billion dollar divorce? Try not to get blinded by these numbers. It's all strategy.
In this episode, we are speaking with Beth McCormack. She's a Divorce and Family Law Partner at Beerman, LLP in Chicago. Beth focuses on highly complex family law matters and has experience in complex litigation as well as mediation and collaborative law.
Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a Valuation Expert and Divorce Financial Mediator in St. Louis, Missouri.
Questions discussed: What is typically involved in a billion-dollar divorce? What are some issues billionaires fight over in divorce that most people wouldn’t even consider? How do negotiation tactics differ between a million-dollar and a billion-dollar divorce? What’s most important when crafting a strategy for a high net worth divorce? Are there specific laws that give high net worth individuals leverage in divorce negotiations? Is it more challenging to manage the legal team and other experts when dealing with high net worth divorces? What negotiation techniques are most effective when every dollar counts in a divorce?
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17 Dec 2024
Common Myths Around Financial Aspects of Divorce - Myth #1: Attorneys Should File Financial Affidavits
00:26:42
Common Myths Around Financial Aspects of Divorce - #1 Attorneys Should File Financial Affidavits
Hi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation, and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a valuation expert and divorce financial mediator in St. Louis, Missouri. Today, we are joined by Rosalia Labate, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Certified Public Accountant located in New York. She specializes in financial forensics, divorce finances, and business valuations. Although we work in a lot of the same spaces, our approaches differ slightly.
In this podcast series, we will explore three common myths surrounding the financial aspects of divorce. This will be a conversational podcast featuring two financial experts with decades of experience in divorce. We often encounter the same questions from our clients, so we thought it would be interesting to offer different perspectives on these myths.
Today, we'll discuss Myth One, which has been widely debated online, including on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The myth in question is that an attorney is the best person to file the financial affidavit. Rosalia, could you start us off by explaining this myth, and what exactly a financial affidavit is?
Hi Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com - A podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, a divorce mediation expert in St. Louis Missouri.
During this episode we will discuss Conflict Resolution for a non-profit association with a former IRS auditor Mike Gregory. Mike is a mediator in Minneapolis Minnesota, author of 13 books regarding various topics and creator of the collaboration effect ®. He is a frequent speaker and uses mediation techniques to deescalate situations.
Welcome Mike!!
Conflict Resolution and Civil Discourse for a not for profit association
What is mediation or when would you need a mediator?
A not for profit has an underlying perspective of service over self-interest, and often has to work with some people that are difficult to work with on a regular basis. What is some advice you may have as an expert in conflict resolution?
Let’s talk about some mediation techniques and terminology –should we focus be on beliefs or values?
How can you de-escalate situations when one party comes in with a strong belief and position?
Do you have any insights related to listening – is this one of the most importation conflict resolution skills?
Can you share some insights from your pocket guide on The Collaboration Effect?
If someone wanted to reach you for assistance or to be a speaker, how can they reach you?
Divorce Mediation Process & The Better Apart Method
01:10:21
Hi Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com - A podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, I provide valuation and divorce mediation services in St. Louis Missouri.
During this episode we will discuss the Divorce Mediation Process & The Better Apart Method with Gabrielle Hartley, a divorce attorney, mediator and coach who provides online mediation training in New York and Massachusetts.
Welcome Gabrielle!!
Let’s discuss some of your background and experience in family law.
What motivated you to transition from divorce lawyer to family mediator?
What is conscious uncoupling?
What is mediation and how is it different from going to divorce court?
What are some of the benefits to mediating a divorce?
What are some of your best tips for women who may be considering divorce, but are concerned about finances or how to pay for the divorce?
What do you think are some of the biggest mistakes women make when getting divorced?
Can you explain The Better Apart Method?
How can the divorce mediation process help with communication issues or co-parenting in the future?
How does a couple determine if they should try divorce mediation?
What are some of the ways a couple can get prepared for their mediation?
How do you see the future of divorce and online mediation?
Gabrielle Hartley is a nationally recognized divorce attorney, online mediator, and divorce strategy coach. She trains divorce professionals to bring the highest level of conflict resolution into their practice. She is a respected author and an engaging, dynamic speaker
Gabrielle is known for her unique, non-toxic approach to divorce that she has developed over twenty five years. She keeps 99% of her cases out of the courtroom and at the negotiating table, as she effectively supports her clients to create a healthy, uplifted post-divorce life for them.
17 Dec 2020
Leadership, Team Coaching and Conflict Resolution for Business
01:08:41
Hi Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com - A podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, I provide valuation and divorce mediation services in St. Louis Missouri.
During this episode we will discuss Leadership, Team Coaching and Conflict Resolution for Business with Banjamin Papa. Prior to forming Enneagram Solutions, LLC Ben founded and ran his own successful law firm, Papa & Roberts, PLLC, where he practiced law and mediation for eighteen years, as well as a training company through which he led trainings for hundreds of attorneys, mental health, and financial professionals across the country.
Welcome Ben!!
How did you transition from divorce mediation, practicing law and to focus on team coaching?
Benjamin Papa excels at helping business leaders think and see in new and creative ways, giving them access to internal resources they did not know they had, allowing them to overcome previously insurmountable obstacles to success and growth. His uncanny ability to be present with leaders in a supportive and thoughtful way while also helping them see connections and solutions to complicated problems sets him apart from his peers.
Prior to forming Enneagram Solutions, LLC Ben founded and ran his own successful law firm, Papa & Roberts, PLLC, where he practiced law and mediation for eighteen years, as well as a training company through which he led trainings for hundreds of attorneys, mental health, and financial professionals across the country.
As an attorney he continually saw in his clients and colleagues that being successful professionally is not simply a matter of “book smarts.” Instead, how effective people are – how well they know and manage themselves and how well they relate to other people even when under stress – is an indispensable element of true and sustained professional success. Often in the midst of financial complexity and high conflict, Ben was able to support and advise his clients while effectively collaborating with other professionals to reach settlements in hundreds of cases, many with disputes valued well over a million dollars.
That commitment to personal effectiveness at work is the North Star for Ben’s work as a credentialed leadership coach and certified Enneagram teacher, working to help business leaders be more effective in order to increase business success. He creates breakthrough experiences for his clients through the following services:
When he is not working, Ben enjoys reading, hiking, dinner with friends, and Vanderbilt football.
22 Dec 2020
Divorce Financing: The Price of Getting Divorced
00:30:43
Hi Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com - A podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, I provide valuation and online mediation services in St. Louis, Missouri.
During this episode we will discuss Divorce Financing: The Price of Getting Divorced with Nicole Noonan… she is a matrimonial lawyer and divorce funding expert in New York, but funds divorces throughout the US. Crowned the “Fairy Godmother of Divorce” by the New York Post. She also been featured in The Huffington Post’s Women in Business, American Banker, The Economist, Forbes Magazine, Fortune Magazine, and The New York Times
Welcome Nicole!!
When to know it is time to go (divorce)?
What are options for people to afford a divorce: take the power back by divorcing with dignity?
How did you get started in your field?
Why it is more important than ever for divorce clients and professionals know divorce funding is an option?
Nicole Noonan, Esq., CEO of New Chapter Capital Inc., specializes in divorce funding. She formerly served as President of Novitas US. She is a nationally recognized divorce expert and pioneer of divorce funding. Crowned the “Fairy Godmother of Divorce” by the New York Post. Formerly President of National Divorce Capital, prior to which she was Director at BBL Churchill.
Recognized by New York Magazine as New York’s Women Leader’s in the Law 2014. She has been seen on Good Morning America, Bloomberg TV, WLNY’s “The Couch” and WPIX.
She also been featured in The Huffington Post’s Women in Business, American Banker, The Economist, Forbes Magazine, Fortune Magazine, and The New York Times
Nicole is an experienced attorney who practiced with a number of top-rated divorce law firms throughout her career. She was instrumental in the litigation of a large number of complex family law cases involving both financial and custody disputes, including some of the leading reported cases on these areas.
Nicole holds a BA from Boston College and a JD from Seton Hall University School of Law. She clerked for the Hon. Douglas M. Fasciale, J.S.C., Nicole is an active member of the New Jersey Bar Association, American Bar Association, New York Women's Bar Association and the Westchester Bar Association. She sits on the Seton Hall University Stillman School of Business Leadership Council. Additionally, she is a certified New York Mediator.
05 Jan 2021
How an Experienced Mediator Gets Results
01:43:12
Hi Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com - A podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, I provide online valuation and mediation services in St. Louis, Missouri.
During this episode we will discuss “How an Experienced Mediator Gets Results” with Elliot Herland, a mediator focused on workers’ compensation cases, based in Minneapolis, and Vice Chair of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution-Membership Committee.
Welcome Elliot!!
Let’s start out easy for our listeners. How do you explain to people what you do? What is a mediator?
Why would a person or company need to hire a mediator?
Over the past 20+ years you have conducted over 1,000 mediations involving unions, employers, employees and insurance companies. You manage to settle 95% to 98% of these mediations. What happened to the ones that didn’t settle?
What do you think makes for a successful mediation? Particular client traits? Mediation Skills?
What is a typical mediation process or the “Herland Mediation Process”?
Let’s talk more about “The Mediator’s Proposal” and different mediation approaches used by experienced mediators.
Mediators run into many different personalities. How do you deal with the difficult ones?
You provide mediation services online, via telephone and in-person (socially distanced of course) Which one works best in your opinion? When did you start doing online mediation?
When someone is considering hiring a mediator – what questions should they ask?
How can an employer/Insurer be prepared for a workers’ comp mediation? How can an employee be prepared for a workers’ comp mediation?
Elliot Herland Mediator Herland Mediation Services Vice Chair, ABA Section of Dispute Resolution-Membership Committee, Student and Early Career Outreach Phone: 952-240-4005 Email: herlandmediationservices@outlook.com Website: https://www.herlandmediation.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-herland-mediation-services/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herlandmediation/
02 Feb 2021
Divorce Mediation: Co-Parenting, Child Support and Future Expenses
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Hi Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com - A podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, I provide online valuation, divorce and mediation services in St. Louis, Missouri.
In this week’s episode we will discuss the benefits of Divorce Mediation: Co-Parenting, Child Support and Future Expenses with Erika Englund a family law attorney in California, trained divorce mediator, founder of Divorceably, and the current CSO at Support Pay.
Welcome Erika!!
How did you get into mediation?
What were some of the benefits of mediation in divorce matters?
What are your tips to developing a successful co-parenting plan?
How does someone get emotionally ready to get divorced or work through mediation?
How do you work with CDFAs to understand the financial situation of the couple?
What have been some unique ways to deal with parenting conflicts regarding decisions about the kids post divorce?
What are your best tips on tracking the kids costs or splitting costs in the future?
Tell us more about your current focus on the technology side of divorce.
Hi Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com - A podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, I provide online valuation, divorce and mediation services in St. Louis, Missouri.
In this week’s episode we will discuss Family Mediation: A Unique Way to Get Divorced with Daryl Weinman, a family law attorney and mediator in Austin, Texas. Daryl has been board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2000, an honor granted to less than 1% of Texas attorneys, and part of the Austin Bar Association - Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas - Alternative Dispute Resolution, and the Texas Family Law Foundation. Member of American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators
Welcome Daryl!!
Mediation is a required step in Texas, do you see this as a good thing? Do divorcing couples try to stay in mediation after first experiencing it or go straight to court?
What benefits do you see in mediation?
How do you remain neutral throughout a mediation?
What does a typical divorce mediation process look like at Weinman & Associates?
How has Covid-19 changed the way you see your practice?
You offer a very unique way to handle divorce. Can you tell us more about Divorce Resort and how you came up with the idea?
What is the importance of a mediator continuing their education throughout their career?
Part 1: What It Takes To Be a Mediator (Conflict Resolution Minnesota, Tennessee, Missouri)
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Hi Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com - A podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, I provide online valuation, divorce and mediation services in St. Louis, Missouri.
In this week’s episode we will discuss do you have What It Takes To Be a Mediator with Kimberly Best, a registered nurse, mediator, and conflict coach based in Franklin, TN and author of How to Live Forever - A guide to writing the final chapter of your life story and Elliot Herland, a mediator focused on workers’ compensation cases, based in Minneapolis, and Vice Chair of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Membership Committee.
Welcome Kim and Elliot!!
1. How did you all get into mediation? 2. What training and continuing education is required or recommended? 3. What skills are helpful to a successful mediator? 4. What would you like to see for the future of mediation? 5. What can a mediator do to pull in business? 6. How do you use the virtual world via social media and online networking?
Kimberly Best, RN, MA Best Conflict Solutions 318 Canton Stone Dr. Franklin, TN 37067 615.438.6942 kim@bestconflictsolutions.com bestconflictsolutions.com
Part 2: What It Takes To Be a Mediator (Conflict Resolution Minnesota, Tennessee, Missouri)
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Hi Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com - A podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, I provide online valuation, divorce and mediation services in St. Louis, Missouri.
In this week’s episode we will discuss do you have What It Takes To Be a Mediator with Kimberly Best, a registered nurse, mediator, and conflict coach based in Franklin, TN and author of How to Live Forever - A guide to writing the final chapter of your life story and Elliot Herland, a mediator focused on workers’ compensation cases, based in Minneapolis, and Vice Chair of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Membership Committee.
Welcome Kim and Elliot!!
1. How did you all get into mediation? 2. What training and continuing education is required or recommended? 3. What skills are helpful to a successful mediator? 4. What would you like to see for the future of mediation? 5. What can a mediator do to pull in business? 6. How do you use the virtual world via social media and online networking?
Kimberly Best, RN, MA Best Conflict Solutions 318 Canton Stone Dr. Franklin, TN 37067 615.438.6942 kim@bestconflictsolutions.com bestconflictsolutions.com
Hi Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com - A podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, I provide online valuation, divorce and mediation services in St. Louis, Missouri.
In this week’s episode we will discuss How to be Financially Prepared for Mediation with Karen Chellew.
For over 30 years, Karen has worked in the legal field as a paralegal and business manager. She is an affiliate member of the American Bar Association (ABA) Dispute Resolution Committee, and a certified QDRO Administrator. The My Divorce Solution team includes a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) to develop your financial portrait, the document containing the financial data any couple would need to make clear financial decisions for their future. As a Legal Liaison and QDRO Administrator, she helps support your legal team and facilitate connections with critical resources. With our combined professional and personal experience, we are uniquely qualified to assist clients through the divorce process.
Welcome Karen!
What are five ways to be financially prepared for mediation?
Access – what do you have and what documents are missing?
What are the components of your marital estate?
How are the financial components handled in court?
Do you know your options?
Do you know where you can and/or want to compromise?
What is a QDRO or Qualified Domestic Relations Order?
How does a couple work with you? Or attorney or mediator?
“How to Live Forever: A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story”
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Hi Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com - A podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, I provide online valuation, divorce and mediation services in St. Louis, Missouri.
In this week’s episode we will discuss the book “How to Live Forever: A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story” with Kimberly Best, a registered nurse, mediator, and conflict coach based in Franklin, TN and author of the book we will discuss today.
Welcome Kim!!
Why did you write this book?
What can I learn from reading the book?
Let’s talk about dying…...
What decisions do people struggle with around end of life?
How can mediation help?
Any stories of mediation helping families finish well?
Divorce, Mediation and Grief: Why Healing is Important
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Hi Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com - A podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation, and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, I provide online valuation, divorce and mediation services in St. Louis, Missouri.
Today we will discuss Divorce, Mediation and Grief: Why Healing is Important with Karen Millon. Karen is the Founder of Healin, Experienced Entrepreneur in the Healthcare Space, Transformational Coach, Host of the HealIN Podcast, and Author of An Amazing Divorce.
Welcome Karen!!
Tell us a little how you got into your current space of healing after divorce?
How do you think grief relates to the divorce process?
Why do you think couples skip over the healing process pre and/or post-divorce?
What are the benefits for a person to start the healing process during and after divorce?
Do both parties need to take steps towards healing to have a successful divorce?
Couples are looking more and more for alternative ways to separate – such as mediation. Why do you think the narrative of divorce is changing?
Do you think business partners or couples who are considering mediation to settle a dispute should begin some sort of healing process prior?
What are a few ways a person can heal from divorce, besides traditional counseling?
Do you have any success stories of clients who found healing through your coaching services?
Karen Millon Transformational Coach Host of the HealIn Podcast Author of An Amazing Divorce www.healin.net New York, New York 10004 Karen Millon on LinkedIN @healinwithkaren on Instagram/FB e: kmillon@healin.net p: 848 303 0143
06 Jul 2021
Independent Legal Advice and Mediation for Divorce
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Hi Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com - A podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation, and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, I provide online valuation, divorce and mediation services in St. Louis, Missouri.
Today we will discuss Independent Legal Advice and Divorce Mediation with Lauren Hunt. Lauren is family law attorney who focuses on divorce, prenuptial agreements, child support, child custody and parenting time, and adoption in New York.
Welcome Lauren!
What are the benefits to hiring legal counsel in addition to a mediator?
Do both parties have to hire independent counsel when going through mediation? Can only one party hire an attorney in mediation?
What are a few similarities and differences between mediation and collaborative divorce?
What does it mean to live under a separation agreement?
How does an uncontested divorce differ from a separation agreement?
How can couples save on attorney fees when they decide to separate?
If a spouse contacts you for divorce purposes and pays in cash, what do you suggest for next steps? At what point do they need to tell the other spouse?
After a high conflict couple is officially separated, is there any need for mediation after the fact?
Hi Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com - A podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation, and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, I provide online valuation, divorce and mediation services in St. Louis, Missouri.
Today we will discuss Forensic Psychology and Mediation with Shari Belitz. Shari is an attorney, trial, jury and litigation consultant in New York. She also owns educational company that teaches psychology to litigators.
Welcome Shari!
Tell us about your background and how you are helping attorneys.
How does Social Psychology play into litigation and mediation?
What is cognitive bias?
What is Anchoring?
What is Adjustment?
How does “Anchoring” and “Adjustment” show up in mediation and settlement negotiations?
What are some strategies to counter balance these cognitive biases?
Refute the anchor
Offer data as to why the anchor is incorrect
Set your own data-backed anchor
Can we walk through an example using these strategies – when a business valuation is involved and maybe there is an offer on the table that is really low?
What are some other ways to use psychology in the mediation or negotiation process?
Tell us how attorneys and mediators can work with you.
Hi Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com - A podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation, and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, a divorce valuation and mediation expert in St. Louis Missouri.
During this episode we will discuss How To Make Uncomfortable Situations Comfortablewith Mike Gregory. Mike is a mediator in Minneapolis Minnesota, author of 13 books regarding various topics and creator of the collaboration effect ®. He is a frequent speaker and uses mediation techniques to deescalate situations.
Welcome Mike!!
When did you first learn about collaboration?
What is collaboration versus communication?
What is The Collaboration Effect?
What happens in our brains when we are angry and how can we stop from getting angry?
How can you de-escalate and help others de-escalate?
How does your attitude impact the process?
Do you address beliefs or values?
What type of communication works best and why to make situations more comfortable?
How can you build trust?
How can you be an active listener?
Why do you say "lead with compassion and listen with empathy?"
Do you want to share any bonus items with our audience? (The Asking Formula by John Baker and the course on Happiness from Yale University free online.)
Michael Gregory NSA, MBA, ASA, CVA Michael Gregory Consulting, LLC Founder/Owner Conflict Resolution Specialist | Speaker| Author 651.633.5311 mikegreg.com
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