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Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today's episode, we get real about the storms we face and the strength it takes to rise above them.Ethan A. Poetic, a native of Coatesville, PA, now resides in Lancaster, PA. He is the CEO & Founder of Ethan A. Poetic, LLC, empowering people to overcome adversities, life's challenges, and hardships. After surviving a near-fatal car accident and high-risk surgery, he was declared a Walking Living Miracle.Ethan is a Keynote Speaker, Life Coach, Mentor, Mental Health Advocate, Self-Published Author, Certified Mediator, and Restorative Justice Facilitator. He inspires youth and adults through school programs, community events, and public speaking, drawing from his own experiences with poverty, single-parent upbringing, and the need for positive leadership.He's been honored with numerous awards and recognitions, including Pennsylvania Commonwealth Citations, a Proclamation from Lancaster City, features on WGAL TV, CBS 21, 6ABC News, LNP, WFMZ TV, and WiTF Radio, and the NAACP Community Engagement Award. He also received the Distinguished Alumni Award from HACC.Ethan's autobiography, “The Inspirational Story of Ethan A. Poetic,” is available in print, eBook, and audio on Amazon, Audible, Apple, Spotify, Target, Walmart, and more.Connect with Ethan Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanapoetic1/https://www.facebook.com/ethan.vaughn2/https://www.instagram.com/ethanpoetic23/https://www.youtube.com/@Ethanpoetic23https://www.tiktok.com/@ethanpoetic23https://ethanspeaks.com/Grab the freebie here: https://6abc.com/philly-proud-ethan-a-poetic-car-crash-survivor/14302428/===================================If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends.Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com.Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-applicationDIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/

Dianne is a Spiritual Life Coach, Intuitive Counselor and Vibrational Healer and Certified Mediator with clients all over the world.In 1981 she had an NDE (Near Death Experience) during a simple and common arthroscopic knee operation. She came back with psychic abilities of clairaudience, clairsentience and clairvoyance which her guidance calls “Clearsight”. This gift allows her to see everyone in their true essence. She can perceive how and why they are blocked. For the last 30 years she has helped inspire, uplift, and transform lives.She can change your life by removing barriers to your happiness. Helping you feel excited about your life is her joy and passion. As a Spiritual Coach she has the tools to help you implement new ways of being and create wonderful new life experiences with renewed hope and enthusiasm.  https://guidingyourspirit.com/ https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlifeMy book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP

E387 – "Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan Zeine." In this episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine chats with Arjang Zendehdel, who has been training or researching in over 14 different disciplines to master the secrets of success and fulfillment. Among other distinctions, he has a BA in Communications from UCLA, an MBA from Pepperdine University, and is a Certified Mediator, Master Coach, and Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming. In 2002, Arjang founded Dreamality Education &Coaching to teach others how to achieve their potential and live their dreams. As President and Head Trainer of Dreamality, Arjang has created an innovative and proven step-by-step system for producing results in all aspects of life. He combined profound wisdom from 14 disciplines and invented some of the world's most cutting-edge techniques called Precision Transformation Technology™, including the revolutionary Emotional Transformation™ techniques (such as Fear into Power™, Anger into Peace™, Sadness into Joy™ and more). Through life-changing seminars and personal coaching, Dreamality has already supported thousands of people to take quantum leaps forward in performance and quality of life. Arjang has also inspired hundreds of thousands worldwide as a popular radio talk show host on KRSI, KIRN 670AM, and KMET ABC Radio for 13+ years. Donate to: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-zendehdel-family  . For information about coaching and seminars, go to www.dreamality.com. # 1 on the 20 Best California Mental Health Podcasts list by FeedSpot. https://podcasts.feedspot.com/california_mental_health_podcasts/ Check out my website: www.FoojanZeine.com, www.AwarenessIntegration.com, www.Foojan.com Remember to Subscribe, Listen, Review, and Share! Find me on these sites: *iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i...) *Google Play (https://play.google.com/music/m/Inpl5...) *Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/) *YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/DrFoojan) Summary Arjang shared the devastating news of a fire that had destroyed his home, office, and mother-in-law's home, as well as many others in the community. He explained that the fire was the costliest in US history and the worst natural disaster in California's history. Arjang also discussed the financial challenges many in the community faced, as insurance coverage was insufficient and government aid was delayed. He mentioned that some people had no insurance, and even those who did were underinsured, covering only a third or a quarter of the value of their homes. Arjang also highlighted the issue of not having access to their equity in the building for an unknown period. Dr. shared their experience as a therapist and their understanding of how people cope with different types of disasters. They highlighted the importance of community support and the resilience of individuals in the face of adversity. Arjang discussed the emotional impact of losing possessions during an evacuation. He shared his experience of losing oil paintings, Persian rugs, and other cherished items, emphasizing the importance of taking as much as possible during an evacuation. He encouraged everyone to allow their emotions to surface and to face them, as he has done with his family. Arjang shared his experience of losing his home to a wildfire and how he managed to stay calm and focused during the crisis. He used his coaching skills to support a client during a session and then proceeded with a seminar on maintaining peace and happiness despite his challenges. Arjang emphasized that emotional state is a personal choice and that he had used tools and insights to cope with the situation. Arjang emphasized the importance of understanding that our emotions are not solely determined by our circumstances but rather by how we interpret and think about those circumstances. He shared that this understanding gives us control over our emotions and responses rather than being at the mercy of external factors. He encouraged using this inner power to handle any challenge, as he believes that we are all capable of handling any situation that comes our way. Arjang emphasized the importance of spiritual connection and gratitude in overcoming these challenges. He shared a personal experience of losing his home to a fire and how the outpouring of love and support from the community and government agencies helped him cope. Arjang also highlighted the significance of focusing on the good and blessings in life rather than just the challenges. He suggested practicing gratitude and acceptance to foster happiness and resilience. Arjang discussed four fundamental keys to resilience: accessing inner power, focusing on what one is grateful for, accepting challenges, and using challenges for personal growth. Dr. emphasized the importance of focusing on resilience and the power of love and generosity in healing and supporting others.

Toni O'Brien talks about mediation on this edition of Talk Law Radio with Todd Marquardt. Toni O'Brien and I will be talking about Mediation. Toni O'Brien is Certified Mediator for her business called Restoration Mediation in San Antonio, Texas. Toni mediates with families who are in distress due to illness or death. You can learn more about Toni O'Brien and Restoration Mediation by emailing her at toni@restorationmediation.com  Join Todd Marquardt every week for exciting law talk on Talk Law Radio! The mission of Talk Law Radio is to help you discover your legal issue blind spots by listening to me talk about the law on the radio. The state bar of Texas is the state agency that governs attorney law licenses. The State Bar wants attorneys to inform the public about the law but does not want us to attempt to solve your individual legal problems upon the basis of general information. Instead, contact an attorney like Todd A. Marquardt at Marquardt Law Firm, P.C. to discuss your specific facts and circumstances of your unique situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you find it tough to talk about money with your partner? In this episode, we explore the challenges of financial conversations in relationships, focusing on the importance of mutual understanding, confidence, and emotional awareness. We discuss how emotional factors, like the mental load of managing finances, can impact these talks and share ways to help both partners feel involved and informed. Our guest, Adam Kol of The Couples Financial Coach, brings valuable insights on how to navigate these conversations. Tune in to discover how empowering both partners with financial knowledge can transform your relationship and finances. Meet Adam! Adam Kol is The Couples Financial Coach. He helps couples go from financial overwhelm or fighting to clarity, teamwork, and peace of mind. Adam is a Certified Financial Therapist-I™, Certified Mediator, and Tax Attorney with a Duke Law degree and a Master's in Tax Law from NYU. He is a husband, dad, and musician, as well. Adam's wisdom has been shared with The Wall Street Journal, the Baltimore Ravens, CNBC, NewsNation, and more. “Your partner wants to connect with you about finances. It may seem like they don't, and you might convince yourself that they don't. They do. They may not realize that they're avoiding it or why, but they do because it has such a profound effect on the lives that we live. I mean, it really touches every aspect, from how we raise our families to what we do for jobs, to the kind of food we eat, to the kind of things we have, etc. So your partner does want to feel like they can connect with you. It's just that people don't feel confident in that a lot of times, partly because it is true that money is still a taboo. But keep in mind that this is something where you both will feel a lot better if you're on the same page.” - Adam Kol Book Recommendation: * Financial Intimacy for Couples: How to Achieve Clarity, Teamwork, and Peace of Mind With Your Money, by Adam Kol. Download his book on Amazon-> (Affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3AClDC1 Resources and Links Mentioned: * Check out the previous episode with Adam - #3 Getting On The Same Page With Your Spouse About Money with Adam H. Kol, J.D. https://www.themoneymindsetpodcast.com/3 Connect with Ashley: * Instagram: www.instagram.com/budgetsmadeeasy Connect with Adam: * Website: https://CouplesFinancialCoach.com * Instagram: @CouplesFinancialCoach * Facebook: @CouplesFinancialCoach * LinkedIn: Adam Kol, The Couples Financial Coach * YouTube: The Couples Financial Coach Special Guest: Adam H. Kol, J.D. .

If you own property in Wilson County and have concerns or questions about the proposed appraised value of your property, you may be interested in a seminar set for Sunday, May 5, at Isabels's Garden at Studio C in Floresville. The seminar this Sunday will start at 3 p.m.; attendance is free, but reservations are required, as space is limited. Property tax expert Michael Berlanga, LREB, CPA, and Senior Property Tax Consultant, and Anne Englert, MBA, LPTC, Certified Mediator and Arbitrator, will present information about how to protest your property taxes. Property tax protests must be filed by Wednesday, May...Article Link

In today's episode, how prenuptial agreements can keep the drama out of the divorce process.  In this episode we speak with Cary Jacobson,the founder and CEO of Jacobson Family Law where she is a Best Interest Attorney, Child Advocate Attorney and Certified Mediator.  In this episode we talk about ways a prenuptial agreement can reduce conflicts during divorce, steps couples should take before drafting a prenuptial agreement and how to tailor a prenuptial agreement to meet the needs of each couple.  Connect with us on social media: Facebook Instagram TikTok  Listen to more podcast episodes, read our divorce blog, and join our free divorce support group at mydivorcesolution.com. The We Chat Divorce podcast (hereinafter referred to as the “WCD”) represents the opinions of Catherine Shanahan, Karen Chellew, and their guests to the show. WCD should not be considered professional or legal advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. Views and opinions expressed on WCD are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. WCD should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever. Listeners should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter. No listener should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on WCD without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on WCD. Unless specifically stated otherwise, Catherine Shanahan and Karen Chellew do not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned on WCD, and information from this podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced on WCD do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of Catherine Shanahan or Karen Chellew. WCD, CATHERINE SHANAHAN, AND KAREN CHELLEW EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. If you would like to obtain a typed transcript of this podcast episode, please email us at hello@mydivorcesolution.com. Please be sure to include the episode name in the transcript email request. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristi Harrington, Certified Mediator and Arbitrator with Kristi Harrington Dispute Resolution, joins Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. to discuss mediation and alternative dispute resolution in medical malpractice cases. Kristi shares her background and the help she offers clients with alternative dispute resolution and mediation. They talk about issues they encounter in medical malpractice cases and ways to get the most favorable and reasonable outcomes in mediation. Kristi and Bill also cover what to look for when hiring a mediator including someone who understands the medical field, someone who can be empathetic to both parties, and someone who is committed to the process to ensure there is an acceptable resolution for all parties. Bill and Kristi discuss the criticality of early assessment of cases with data from mock jurors to help with case preparation and not simply using prior verdicts or similar cases in that jurisdiction. Lastly, they talk about the importance of having a good presentation for the mediator and helping the mediator understand the nuances of your case which aids them in doing their job.  Watch the video of this episode: https://www.courtroomsciences.com/r/R5S

Welcome to "From Conflict to Collaboration: The Art of Mediation”, Episode #136Have you ever felt trapped in a web of conflict, unsure of how to untangle the emotional threads of anger, fear, and confusion? This week, we're joined by mediator Michael Fraidenburg, co-author with fellow mediator Terry Teale, of the recently published book, “The Art of Mediation” to explore the transformative journey mediation offers in guiding individuals from impasse to insight. We discuss some of the emotional complexities of conflict, and the critical role of the mediator in fostering a safe space for genuine dialogue.Mike and I explore the subtleties of facilitative mediation, a process that hands the reins back to the conflicting parties, allowing them to steer towards their own resolutions while maintaining autonomy. Our discussion explores the mediator's dual role – resolving the present dispute while equipping individuals with the psychological tools and practical know-how to approach resolving future conflicts together without the need for professional support.You'll leave this episode equipped with Mike's three golden questions, your new go-to toolkit for reshaping perspectives and promoting flexibility in the face of disagreement. These questions aren't just for the mediation table; they're practical approaches that can be woven into the fabric of your daily personal interactions. Join us for an episode that not only provides powerful, yet easy to use tools for mediation, but also for fostering collaborative relationships in our daily lives.Must-hear highlights include:Conflict is a natural, normal part of life, and can actually be an opportunity. It's how we approach conflict that determines if the impact is constructive or destructive.The ways in which mediation empowers people to find their own solutionsThe 3 golden questions that will help you move forwardThe transformative power of the "yes, and" rule and the "good enough" standardMichael Fraidenburg, the principal of The Cooperation Company, is a Certified Mediator recognized by the Washington Mediation Association. He teaches conflict resolution for the Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County, WA and the Northwest Environmental Training Center, contributing to the skill development of professionals. His expertise includes working with prominent organizations, like the US Bureau of Land Management, the State of Washington, the City of Seattle, and the Puget Sound PartnershipMichael's co-author, Terry Teale, the principal of Heart of the Matter Mediation Services, is a certified mediator, collaborative negotiations specialist, and the past Board President of the Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County, WA.Here's where to go to learn more:Website: Please support Co-creating Peace: Subscribe to Co-creating Peace on your favorite podcast provider Send me your ideas for topics and guests or be a guest to talk about your communication or conflict resolution challenges and receive free communication coaching Share on social media & tell the world about Co-creating Peace! Become a patron at www.patreon.com/CocreatingPeace Visit BridgesofPeace.com to learn more about Kathleen and her work.

A Fresh Story, season 6, episode 9 Embark on a transformative journey as we unravel the complexities of divorce in 10 insightful podcast episodes. Delve into crucial topics like contemplating divorce, navigating real estate and custody, deciphering legal jargon, and exploring the emotional, physical, spiritual, and sexual facets of divorce. This season also uniquely addresses the challenges faced by stay-at-home parents during divorce. Featuring advice, wisdom, and guidance from over 25 Fresh Starts Experts, each episode offers practical insights and solutions to empower you through this life-changing transition. Learn about the legal intricacies, discover methods to navigate the emotional rollercoaster, and gain a holistic understanding of the divorce process. Produced by Fresh Starts Registry, the pioneer in the divorce industry and a comprehensive platform for everything needed to begin again, A Fresh Story Season 6 is your go-to resource for expert guidance and a supportive community. Join us as we navigate the complexities of divorce together and pave the way for a brighter, more empowered future. On this episode, we're covering everything you need to know to help start fresh after a divorce, including how to refresh your home, jump into dating and relationships, reclaim your sexuality, process the divorce with your children, and manage the grief of your relationship changing and ending. Questions covered in this episode: How can I start dating again after divorce? What's sex like after divorce? How can I restock my life again after divorce? Any tips for normalizing divorce for my kids as we move forward? How can I deal with the grief of my marriage ending? Fresh Starts Experts featured in this episode: Susan Trotter, PhD, relationship and dating coach and expert Jackie Golob, Sex and Spiritual Wellness Coach, Therapist, and founder of Shameless Therapy Shantae Duckworth, professional organizer and founder of Shantaeize Your Space Aurisha Smolarski, co-parenting coach, therapist, Certified Mediator, author of Cooperative Co-Parenting Sonja Harris, grief and transitions coach, founder of Rebuilding Blocks LLC Remember, you can find more info on DivorceGuide.co and DivorceMonth.com and get in touch with all of these experts on FreshStartsRegistry.com/experts.

A Fresh Story, season 6, episode 2 Embark on a transformative journey as we unravel the complexities of divorce in 10 insightful podcast episodes. Delve into crucial topics like contemplating divorce, navigating real estate and custody, deciphering legal jargon, and exploring the emotional, physical, spiritual, and sexual facets of divorce. This season also uniquely addresses the challenges faced by stay-at-home parents during divorce. Featuring advice, wisdom, and guidance from over 25 Fresh Starts Experts, each episode offers practical insights and solutions to empower you through this life-changing transition. Learn about the legal intricacies, discover methods to navigate the emotional rollercoaster, and gain a holistic understanding of the divorce process. Produced by Fresh Starts Registry, the pioneer in the divorce industry and a comprehensive platform for everything needed to begin again, A Fresh Story Season 6 is your go-to resource for expert guidance and a supportive community. Join us as we navigate the complexities of divorce together and pave the way for a brighter, more empowered future. On this episode, we're covering everything you ever wanted to know concerning children and divorce: child custody arrangements, co-parenting tips, and how to support children through divorce. Questions covered in this episode: What are the different types of child custody arrangements, and what factors are considered in determining custody? What are some common issues or disputes that arise regarding child custody, and how can they be resolved? What are some tips for talking to my children about the divorce? How can co-parenting challenges be addressed and managed effectively? Fresh Starts Experts featured in this episode: Aurisha Smolarski, co-parenting coach, therapist, Certified Mediator, author of Cooperative Co-Parenting for Secure Kids: The Attachment Theory Guide to Raising Kids in Two Homes Mara Bernstein, founder of Divorce Different, Accredited Collaborative Divorce Lawyer, Divorce Mediator, Divorce Consultant Erica Miller, founder of Connected Minds NYC, clinical psychologist and children's therapist Alexandria Phillips, founder of Yourhood Therapy, therapist Make sure to head to DivorceGuide.co and DivorceMonth.com for more free resources.

Join us in this captivating episode of our video podcast, where we delve into the remarkable journey of a true trailblazer in the nursing profession, Dr. Paulina Van Phd. With over 50 years of dedicated service, Dr. Van Phd has not only witnessed but actively shaped the evolution of nursing and healthcare. Her recent book, "Regala Healing," is a collection of powerful poems inspired by the moments in her life. Dr. Paulina Van, a seasoned academic and healthcare leader, brings over two decades of executive experience in acute care, home care, and public health to her role as a professor and researcher at Samuel Merritt University. Holding faculty and administrative positions at esteemed institutions, she has contributed significantly to nursing education and workforce diversity. Dr. Van is a Postdoctoral Senior Fellow and Faculty Associate with the Watson Caring Science Institute. As a principal investigator for two HRSA awards totaling over two million dollars, Dr. Van has made impactful contributions to nursing education. She holds multiple certifications, including Certified Nurse Educator and Certified Mediator. Recognized for her dedication, she has received prestigious awards, including induction into the American Academy of Nursing. Passionate about her research since 1996, Dr. Van focuses on issues related to women and pregnancy loss. Her work extends internationally, with a notable theoretical contribution – the "Model of Coping after Pregnancy Loss for Diverse Women." Dr. Van's publications address perinatal grief, healing, and coping, with her book "Regala Healing®" released in September 2021. She hosts a biweekly program on BlackDoctor.org, exploring meditation, mindfulness, and healing prose from her book. Dr. Paulina Van's Website: https://www.regalahealing.com/ ABOUT WHEN THE MOMENT CHOOSES YOU PODCAST Coach Charlene's purpose is to bring transformation by creating and inspiring destiny moments because every heartbeat matters... When the Moment chooses you will engage in compassionate courageous conversations with some of the most daring trailblazers and change agents in organizations, corporations and the world who dared to respond to those destiny moments. Listen to new episodes bi-weekly on Sundays anywhere you get your podcasts. You will move from thinking and talking about your dreams….to manifesting the desires of your heart….Be inspired to become the highest expression of yourself. What will you do when the moment chooses you? follow me on social media: whenthemomentchoosesyou Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whenthemomen... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenthemome... Website: https://coachcharlene.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlene-johnson68/message

https://www.richardfinelaw.com/ Plug: Member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States, a Strategic Consultant, and a Certified Mediator. Plug: Chairman and Founder of the Campaign for Judicial Integrity, a grassroots movement dedicated to ending judicial corruption, reforming the judicial system and restoring our constitutional rights to due process and a fair trial and Co-Chairperson of the Judicial Reform Committee of DivorceCorp. Speaking Points: TBD ABOUT RICHARD FINE: Richard I. Fine is a recognized leader in the fields of governmental, judicial and political reform. He is the Principal of Richard I. Fine & Associates, which was established in 1974 as an international law firm. He has more than 45 years of legal experience and over a decade of diplomatic involvement to inform his strategy work. Prior to opening his firm, Fine was a prosecutor for the U.S. Department of Justice, founder and chief of the first municipal antitrust division in the U.S. and Special Counsel to the Governmental Efficiency Committee of the Los Angeles City Council. Fine served as Consul General for the Kingdom of Norway in Southern California for 15 years. Fine makes frequent appearances as a commentator on CNN, NBC, the Full Disclosure Network and other news outlets.

Certified Mediator & Expert Peacemaker, author of the new book, How to Talk to Your Enemies: 101+ Ways to Turn Hostility into Peace Alicia Dunams to discuss what it is it about being hot that bothers people. Is it a physiological response or more of a state of mind? How can you reduce your heart rate as temperatures increase Hydration is key of course, so what foods and drinks should you be having more of during a heatwave? If you're really irritable, how do you avoid it impacting how you interact with others?

So, imagine you have a partner, or partners, with you as owners of your practice…and you all hate each other, but you need to work together anyway. Sound familiar to some of you? It does to my guest today, who coaches practice owners in situations just like this. As the founder of Dynamic Team Solutions, Candice Gottlieb-Clark and her team of experts help organizational teams and leaders across all industries to strengthen the workplace through enhanced communication, attuned leadership, and healthy conflict management. Candice is an architect of healthy human interactions in the workplace. She has spent more than 20 years educating and collaborating with organizational and human resource leaders and executives. Candice designs projects that support her client's goal of creating a cohesive and healthy work environment.  Her proven methods have helped hundreds of businesses to align their teams, leaders, and culture, ultimately allowing their organizational environments to thrive. Candice holds a Master's Degree in Counseling, is a Certified Mediator, and a Board Certified Executive Coach.  She is a sought-after keynote speaker on topics including Leadership, Communication, Conflict Management, and Team Dynamics. A frequent blogger and writer, Candice has been published in numerous business and professional journals, including Business Insider and Forbes, where she serves as a contributing writer. She serves as an advisor for the Women In Leadership Council for UC Santa Barbara, and is a member or leader of several other professional organizations. In this episode Carl White and Candice Gottlieb-Clark discuss:What creates hate amongst partnersWhat partners can do to turn that hate around Want to be a guest on PracticeCare?Have an experience with a business issue you think others will benefit from? Come on PracticeCare and tell the world! Here's the link where you can get the process started. Affiliate PromotionWe're fans of Constant Contact for email campaigns, newsletters, and emails. We use it with our clients. What we like: Very easy to useVery flexibleEasy to find supportHIPAA compliant Get 30% off for the 1st 3 months if you sign up using our partner link. We do receive a commission when you use our link. Constant Contact offers additional prepayment discounts you can choose: 10% off per month for your first 6 months, or 15% off for the year. If you prepay, your discount stacks on top of the 30% discount for the 1st 3 months. Connect with Candice Gottlieb-Clarkhttps://dynamicteamsolutions.com/https://www.facebook.com/DynamicTeamSolutions/https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicegottliebclark/https://twitter.com/MediationGirlhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCokxsUdcH2Kpp856DSPQD0w/videos?view=57https://candicegottliebclark.com/ Connect with Carl WhiteWebsite: http://www.marketvisorygroup.comEmail:  whitec@marketvisorygroup.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/marketvisorygroupYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD9BLCu_i2ezBj1ktUHVmigLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/healthcaremktg

Why would someone with decades of experience as a family law attorney and family court judge choose to pursue training as a divorce coach? We invited Chandlee Kuhn, a student in our current cohort, to share her perspective and give you some insights.Chandlee J. Kuhn is the retired Chief Judge of the Family Court for the State of Delaware. Chief Judge Kuhn recently joined the Family Law Advice Center (FLAC), a limited representation law practice. In her legal role, Judge Kuhn evaluates legal matters and advises clients regarding their Family Court matters.  She also coaches her clients to navigate the ups and downs of the legal process and life after Family Court. Judge Kuhn is a Certified Mediator for the Delaware Family Court and the Delaware Superior Court and has devoted her career to serving the community through numerous local and national boards and organizations, including as a Director of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, the Executive Committee of the Supreme Court of Delaware, the Delaware Court on the Judiciary, the Child Protection Accountability Commission, the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, and the Criminal Justice Council of Delaware.Those are some serious credentials, so we had to ask ... why divorce coach training? Not only does Chandlee have a love of learning, but as she transitions her work with clients to a limited law practice that doesn't litigate, she wanted to have the ability to both approach her cases from a new perspective and market her practice differently.As an attorney, she is used to giving advice and telling clients what to do. She says one of her biggest AHA moments so far has been that in divorce coaching we teach our clients to navigate for themselves. She's looking forward to letting the client lead their own journey of self-discovery and trust that they have their own answers.Chandlee was attracted to the DCA certification program because we are aligned with the ABA definition of divorce coaching as a method of alternative dispute resolution. She recommends coaching training to other divorce professionals because she believes it will allow them to get more satisfaction from a field that can be extremely draining.You can reach Chandlee at: cjkuhn@flacdelaware.comYou can learn more about DCA™ or find out about any of the classes or events mentioned in this episode at the links below:Website: www.divorcecoachesacademy.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/divorcecoachesacademyLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/divorce-coaches-academyEmail: DCA@divorcecoachesacademy.com

Every day we have the potential of encountering situations that could lead to the need for legal help. A minor fender bender on the way home, a lease to sign, a contract at work to review, or some other unexpected happenings. Life isn't always just a walk in the park and the cost of retaining a lawyer can be astronomical. Jan Lehman has a solution that won't break the bank and won't leave you unprotected. Join us for another TST episode with the Terrific Jane Lehman who shares great services that could make life a lot easier should the unexpected happen. Connect with Jane Lehman, Independent, Associate, Legalshield Website: www.janerlehman.wearelegalshield.com Email: Legalshieldjane@gmail.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/janelehman1/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/legalshieldjane Twitter: www.twitter.com/janelehman Jane was a professional musician for 30 years. She lived in Germany for 25 years, playing the French horn in a symphony orchestra. She then returned to the US, changed careers, and became a Certified Mediator. As a mediator, Jane saw a lot of people in court who didn't have access to a lawyer. She learned about the need for services like LegalShield. Jane has been with LegalShield for 14 years and is more passionate than ever about protecting and empowering people when it comes to their rights. Everyone deserves to know their rights in every situation. More About That Sounds Terrific - Host Nick Koziol For more information on our Podcast, That Sounds Terrific visit our website at www.thatsoundsterrific.com  and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know are doing some terrific things that should be featured by our show then be sure to reach out by emailing us at thatsoundsterrfic@gmail.com. Special Thank You to Our Sponsors & Key Supporters: Chris Jones of Chris Jones Media for the Introduction and Outro recordings for That Sounds Terrific.  Into and Outro animation created in collaboration with Ben Albert of Balbert Marketing, LLC. Boost your business popularity, traffic, and conversions online!   The video and audio portions of this podcast are powered by the Vidwheel Creator Network. Join Neil Carrol and be a part of the network that allows you to learn and develop video skills. Make powerful video content while looking terrific on camera so that you can sustain and grow your businesses. Reach a wider audience of clients and partners who need to hear your message and develop the flexibility in your businesses to thrive in a turbulent world.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsoundsterrific/support

It's International Women's Month and I have a powerhouse with me this week, Jana K. Jones! Jana K. Jones is a Charlotte-area native who attended East Mecklenburg High School. After high school, Ms. Jones studied sociology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH). While enrolled at the UNC-CH, she was a member of Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity. Ms. Jones mentored "at-risk" students in multiple programs including Carrboro, North Carolina's Teens Climb High and Durham, North Carolina's Standards Based Solutions. Ms. Jones also participated in a UNC-CH's MANO Program that provided English as a second language and mentoring services to immigrant women. As an undergraduate student, she received UNC-CH's Academic Achievement Award as well as The National Dean's List Multiple Year award. Ms. Jones graduated from UNC-CH on the UNC-CH's Dean's List and was a member of their Sociological Honor Society. While a student at NCCU Law, Ms. Jones was trained as a Certified Mediator by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission. After her certification, she mediated cases in Wake County, North Carolina. Ms. Jones also participated in the Innocence Project. The Innocence Project is dedicated to exonerating wrongly convicted people through DNA testing. For her work in public service, Ms. Jones was awarded the North Carolina Bar Association's Certificate of Achievement for Public Service. When Ms. Jones is not practicing law she enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants and spending time with her husband and daughter. Ms. Jones has extensive knowledge of family law and has been in private practice in the greater Charlotte area for over 12 years. Ms. Jones understands the importance of family. Her experience and compassion will help you navigate the tedious family law process. Ms. Jones works hard for her clients and looks forward to working hard for you. Connect with Jana: www.lawofficeofjkj.com Facebook Instagram Connect with Khia: www.notesbykhia.com Facebook Group Instagram Bloom Award Submissions Email: podcast@notesbykhia.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nbkpod/support

Michael W. Hall is a former Thurston County Superior Court judge Pro Tem, Certified Mediator, and the founding partner of The Hall Law Firm, P.S. He received his B.A. from The Edward R. Murrow College of Communications at Washington State University in Broadcast journalism in 1976, and his Juris Doctor Degree from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles in 1987. Michael has taught legal seminars and conflict management courses for the Washington State Bar and Boeing Management Associations, and currently maintains a general legal and estate-planning practice in Edmonds, Washington, where he also finds time to serve as pro bono legal counsel for various local and national non-profit organizations. With a lifelong interest in UFO/UAPs and paranormal (being an experiencer himself), Michael has been a field investigator for the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO), legal advisor to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC), legal counsel and research associate for the National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena (NARCAP) and a consultant to the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) since 1995.For Your Listening Pleasure all the radio shows available on The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network with our compliments, visit - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv.The ‘X' Zone Broadcast Network Shows and Archives - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotvThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - for more information visit http://www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com This episode of The ‘X' Zone with Rob McConnell is brought to you by BEAUTIFUL MIND COFFEE - For the coffee that your brain will love, visit Beautiful Mind Coffee, www.beautifulmindcoffee.ca.

Toni O'Brien talks about mediation on this edition of Talk Law Radio with Todd Marquardt. Toni O'Brien and I will be talking about Mediation. Toni O'Brien is Certified Mediator for her business called Restoration Mediation in San Antonio, Texas. Toni mediates with families who are in distress due to illness or death. You can learn more about Toni O'Brien and Restoration Mediation by emailing her at toni@restorationmediation.com  Join Todd Marquardt every week for exciting law talk on Talk Law Radio! The mission of Talk Law Radio is to help you discover your legal issue blind spots by listening to me talk about the law on the radio. The state bar of Texas is the state agency that governs attorney law licenses. The State Bar wants attorneys to inform the public about the law but does not want us to attempt to solve your individual legal problems upon the basis of general information. Instead, contact an attorney like Todd A. Marquardt at Marquardt Law Firm, P.C. to discuss your specific facts and circumstances of your unique situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael W. Hall is a former Thurston County Superior Court judge Pro Tem, Certified Mediator, and the founding partner of The Hall Law Firm, P.S. He received his B.A. from The Edward R. Murrow College of Communications at Washington State University in Broadcast journalism in 1976, and his Juris Doctor Degree from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles in 1987. Michael has taught legal seminars and conflict management courses for the Washington State Bar and Boeing Management Associations, and currently maintains a general legal and estate-planning practice in Edmonds, Washington, where he also finds time to serve as pro bono legal counsel for various local and national non-profit organizations. With a lifelong interest in UFO/UAPs and paranormal (being an experiencer himself), Michael has been a field investigator for the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO), legal advisor to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC), legal counsel and research associate for the National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena (NARCAP) and a consultant to the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) since 1995. Michael has also served as the attorney of record for such noted ufologists as Peter Davenport, Dr. Richard Haines and other luminaries. for more typical skeptic podcast intwrviews youtube.com/c/typicalskeptic anchor.fm/typical-skeptic rokfin.com/typicalskeptic rumble.com/typicalskeptic #uap #ufotwitter #typical_skeptic #extraterrestrial #podcast #youtubepremiere #alienabduction #missingtime to donate: buymeacoffee.com/typicalseptic Affiliates: Natural Shilajit and Monoatomic Gold from Healthy Nutrition LLC. use code: ROB And my affiliate link to share: https://glnk.io/77v6/3 GODDESSES OF EROS AND SECRET KNOWLEDGE COURSES BY DR. KUJAWA https://courses.sacredstories.com/cou... Use Code: Eros --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/typical-skeptic/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/typical-skeptic/support

What is this concept of hitting the ceiling?What are the 6 key components business owners should be strengthening?What are the 5 leadership abilities leadership teams need to improve to break through the ceiling?Bio and Information: Tabetha has experienced multiple types of entrepreneurship. She started by building a company from scratch with her cousin, then became a CEO for a PE backed company, then started her own business which she bootstrapped and she is a partial equity owner and co-founder of a start-up funded by angel investors. "Point being if you are an entrepreneur, I have been in your shoes! Some of it worked some of it didn't but I got one heck of an education." she says confidently. One of the companies she grew from $300,000 to $3.1 million in 18 months using EOS. That is where her obsession with getting Traction started. She is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMI), Certified Change Management Professional and Certified Mediator. She spends most of her days sharing her wisdom and teaching people how to strengthen the 6 key components of their business so they can break through the ceiling and get everything they want out of their businesses. In her spare time you can find her learning how to trampoline with her son or horseback ride with her daughter. Contact for Tabetha Sheaverhttps://www.tabethasheaver.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tabethas/https://www.facebook.com/tabethasheaverplusdeltahttps://twitter.com/EOSWorldwide   The Small Business Show is the official podcast for Garuda Promo and Branding Solutions. For more information visit Website: http://www.garudapromo.com​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garudapromo/​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/garudapromoTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/Garuda_Swire​Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swire-ho-thepromoguy-6b9Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/garudapromo/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Garudapromo88/videos #thesmallbusinessshow​​​ ​​​ #gaurdapromobranding​​ #smallbusinessmatters #smallbusinessstrong

Michael W. Hall is a former Thurston County Superior Court judge Pro Tem, Certified Mediator, and the founding partner of The Hall Law Firm, P.S. He received his B.A. from The Edward R. Murrow College of Communications at Washington State University in Broadcast journalism in 1976, and his Juris Doctor Degree from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles in 1987. Michael has taught legal seminars and conflict management courses for the Washington State Bar and Boeing Management Associations, and currently maintains a general legal and estate-planning practice in Edmonds, Washington, where he also finds time to serve as pro bono legal counsel for various local and national non-profit organizations. With a lifelong interest in UFO/UAPs and paranormal (being an experiencer himself), Michael has been a field investigator for the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO), legal advisor to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC), legal counsel and research associate for the National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena (NARCAP) and a consultant to the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) since 1995. ******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

Did you know that a good 70% of employees avoid conflict? Where do you land on this? Are you avoiding conflict at work? I definitely used to be guilty as charged ;-) and even though I feel equipped to navigate conflict these days, it still doesn't come easy. If this sounds at least a bit familiar to you, then you've got to meet my colleague Sarah Albo. Sarah is a Conflict Coach (yes, that's a thing!), Certified Mediator and HR Consultant. In other words, she gets called in to mediate conflict, restore company culture, or help if someone has a difficult time with mental health. In this week's episode of The Manager Track podcast, you'll hear my open and honest conversation with Sarah about why conflict resolution is a tricky thing for us to learn, what differentiates constructive from destructive conflict and how you can de-escalate or even prevent conflict from arising in the first place. — RESOURCES MENTIONED — Connect with Sarah on Instagram, Linkedin, and Twitter Subscribe to Sarah's Monthly Newsletter on NovelHR The Thin Book of Trust: An Essential Primer for Building Trust at Work by Charles Feltman Webinar Registration Link: Managing Emotions in Workplace Conflict — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE — Episode 101: People Pleasing Leaders: An Oxymoron Episode 38: How to Have Difficult Conversations that Inspire and Motivate - An Interview with Aleta Maxwell Episode 31: Master Any Conflict Situation — WHAT'S NEXT? — Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling new book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': https://amzn.to/3TuOdcP If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for --> www.ramonashaw.com/masterclass Don't forget to invest time each week to increase your self-awareness, celebrate your wins, and learn from mistakes. Your career grows only to the extent that you grow. Grab your Career Journal with leadership exercises and weekly reflections here: www.ramonashaw.com/shop Love the podcast and haven't left a review yet? All you have to do is go to https://www.ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show! — CHAPTERS — 00:00 Preview 01:31 Intro 02:15 Navigating Conflict 03:31 How did you become a conflict coach? 05:23 Constructive vs Destructive Conflict 07:34 Preventing destructive conflict 09:17 Feltman's four components (+ bonus from Sarah) 11:41 Avoid the storyland of assumptions 14:16 Prepare for communication 16:12 The fear of hurting someone else 18:09 What else drives us to avoid conflict? 20:32 Cost of not addressing conflict 22:05 Creating Safe Spaces 24:47 Dealing with conflicting opinions 26:19 Cause and effect 29:25 How to pick your battles? 34:19 Connect with Sarah 35:20 Outro

In today's episode Britt & Hanna bring back our favorite Divorce Coach, Abby, to shed some light on past relationship trauma and how to not bring that into your current relationship! Abby specializes in supporting men and women overwhelmed by the business and emotions of divorce. As a Certified Mediator she also offers sessions to couples seeking a clear, civil path to a divorce agreement. You can learn more about Abby and her approach at: Divorce Coach Philly Follow her on social media: Divorce Coach Philly (@divorcecoachphilly) Let's connect! We go LIVE every Wednesday on Instagram at 5PM (EST)/2PM (PST) for Community Cup! Join in, ask questions, and help us build a strong community together! Britt: Britt || Low Tox Love Coach (@brittkillion) Hanna: Hanna | Business Alignment Coach (@withhannanoel) In-person retreat: Business Retreat & Mastermind by Britt & Hanna (@glowingwithgrowthretreat) Want to help us grow our community, expand our reach and change lives with us? 1.) Support our podcast: Untying the Knot • A podcast on Anchor 2.) Leave a review 3.) Share this episode with a friend or tag us on social media --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/untyingtheknot/support

[Explicit Content] Today, Ed is joined by Adam Kol, The Couples Financial Coach. He helps couples go from financial overwhelm or tension to clarity, peace of mind, and teamwork. Adam brings experience as a Certified Mediator, Tax Attorney, and Financial Advisor to his financial counseling for couples. He graduated from Duke Law and has a Master's in Tax Law from NYU. He also hosts the Couples Financial Coach Podcast. In this conversation, Adam breaks down his process for determining where a couple is on their journey to a healthier shared relationship with money, and then getting them to the point where every discussion around money feels safe and inviting. His goal with every couple he counsels is threefold: to change how they see themselves, to change how they see their partner, and to change how they see their relationship. The key to seeing these changes comes down to developing a greater understanding of self and other. Adam encourages couples to create the space to be vulnerable and imperfect with each other, all while taking care to not blame one another for any money-related issue. In other words, it all it starts with taking 100% responsibility for our words and actions. Finally, Adam also shares that, despite differences in financial backgrounds or cultural attitudes toward money, the most important thing that couples can do to heal their relationship with money is to share with each other, and listen intently. Key Topics: Making money conversations feel safe and inviting between partners (04:50) Men, money, and overcoming unconscious biases (10:28) The negativity bias (19:47) Money and trauma (24:31) Taking 100% responsibility for your words and actions (30:10) Complementing each other in your shared money relationship (38:22) Counseling couples in cross-class marriages or with different financial backgrounds (45:14) Key takeaways (52:18) Resources: Learn more about Adam Kol at www.couplesfinancialcoach.com The Couples Financial Coach Podcast Healthy Love and Money Resources: Healthy Love and Money Website The Couples Guide to Financial Intimacy Healthy Love and Money Facebook Healthy Love and Money Instagram Healthy Love and Money LinkedIn The Healthy Love & Money Way: How the Four Attachment Styles Impact Your Financial Well-Being (book) Stop Fighting & Start Talking: Gaining Peace and Perspective on Family Finances (book)

MICHAEL W. HALL, J.D., “The Paranormal Lawyer,” is an attorney, Doctor of Jurisprudence and former Superior Court Judge Pro Tem. Certified Mediator, and the founding partner of The Hall Law Firm, P.S. Michael received his Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in 1976 from the Edward R. Murrow College of Communications at Washington State University (in Broadcast-Journalism) and his Doctor of Jurisprudence (in just two years) from Southwestern Law School (in Los Angeles in 1987). He has taught legal seminars and conflict management courses for the Washington State Bar Association and The Boeing Management Association, and currently maintains a general legal and estate-planning practice in Seattle, Washington, where he also finds time to serve as pro bono legal counsel for various local and national non-profit organizations.As an experienced UFO Field Investigator for the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO, 1974), Hall is a long-time consultant to the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON, 1995) and the attorney of record for the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC, 1995) and National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena (NARCAP, 1999). An ‘Experiencer' himself, Michael has also represented such noted Ufologists and Researchers as Grant Cameron, Chief Petty Officer Kevin Day (Ret.), Peter Davenport, Dr. Richard Haines and Dr. James Harder.

Lorie D. Wood Spiers, Certified Divorce Specialist and Life Coach is a woman entrepreneur on an unstoppable mission. She has been coaching individuals on coping with the emotional aspects of the process and planning their lives post-divorce. Drawing from her own life experiences, Lorie established Roseville Paralegal Services in 2007 to help people chart new courses and aid many more in treading the path back to their marriage. With vast experience backing her, she guides clients in navigating the emotions that come with such difficult situations and helps them avoid making permanent decisions based on temporary emotions. As a Certified Mediator, she intends to provide a safe space for both parties, allowing them to look at things in introspection. Whether it be a break-up, divorce, or other difficulties, she has decided to remain loyal to her passion, help others live their best lives, and support them in creating a road map to get there.   Today, you will learn about: Lorie's personal life What prompted her to become a Divorce Coach What Roseville Paralegal Services entails The approach to helping clients navigate difficult times Word of advice to couples Key takeaways: Divorce is challenging and requires a proper approach Communication is important among couples Know when to stay and when to walk away after introspection   Connect with Lorie Wood Spiers https://loriedwoodspiers.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorie-wood-spiers-2a9b7b15/ https://www.instagram.com/loried.woodspiers/

The list of what women were allowed to do in the professional world sixty years ago is limited to secretarial duties. Fortunately, there were those emboldened and audacious few who ignored all the limitations of the time to carve new inroads for their own fulfillment, and leave doors open behind them to give access to the women who would follow.  Jane Bradley was raised on a sprawling, working ranch in New Mexico and empowered by her cowboy father to go places no woman of her time had ever gone. You can't command those prices for your paintings, you're a woman. But she did. You can't open a gallery on the world-famous Canyon Road in Santa Fe, you're a woman. But she did. Tired of having to drive all the way to Dallas for art supplies she opened an art supply store, that in its first year became the anchor store in what was then, Santa Fe's newest outdoor mall. From being one of the earliest Executive Directors of Genesis Business Incubator, University of Arkansas, to moving to Russia to manage a Russian football team, to remaining in Russia during perestroika and working with technology transfer, to returning to New Mexico to found a series of successful businesses, Jane has always made her own rules and done it her own way. Along the path she has spent many years sharing the wisdom gained as a serial entrepreneur by mentoring those who would come up behind her. Join Lesley and Jane for a fascinating conversation into everything from the power and necessity of mentoring to daring to create new pathways.      Jane Bradley is a third generation New Mexican.  The love of art and a natural talent made a BFA  a natural choice.  After success as a studio artist and gallery owner in Santa Fe, Jane became intrigued by the process of business. This interest led to additional education followed by other varying   and successful business endeavors. The ability to teach and share has been ongoing and a constant in Jane's life.   Curiosity is the one word that most clearly defines Jane's life. This curiosity has led to many personal and professional successes.  From moving to a small hamlet in Arkansas with prince charming -  to becoming the Executive Director of the Genesis Business Incubator at the University of Arkansas  - to moving on to Russia during perestroika and working with technology transfer - to returning to the much loved and missed New Mexico, each new challenge was attacked with enthusiasm and determination  .  Jane was honored and humbled to be named one of the Most Influential Women in New Mexico in 2016 and to have been awarded the governor's award for Outstanding woman - 2009 Certified Mediator for the Municipal court system working with Juvenile offenders and Parent/teen conflict resolution. Appointments: National Small Business Administration (SBA) Advisory Council  Chamber of Commerce of the United States. Business Advisory Council  Santa Fe County Housing authority City of Santa Fe Plaza use committee Latest Business Startup:  2017 - Smartspider. PROS, Inc DBA Smartspider.net Paintings and “Jewelry by Jane” can be seen and purchased at leading galleries and museum gift shops.   Watch video version HERE Janeabq@gmail.com Website: www.Smartspider.net   CEO/Founder: Smartspider.net

Michael W. Hall is a former Thurston County Superior Court Judge Pro Tem, Certified Mediator, and the founding partner of The Hall Law Firm, P.S. He received his B.A. from The Edward R. Murrow College of Communications at Washington State University in Broadcast journalism in 1976, and his Juris Doctor Degree from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles in 1987. Michael has taught legal seminars and conflict management courses for the Washington State Bar and Boeing Management Associations, and currently maintains a general legal and estate-planning practice in Edmonds, Washington, where he also finds time to serve as a pro bono legal counsel for various local and national non-profit organizations. With a lifelong interest in UFO/UAPs and paranormal (being an experiencer himself), Michael has been a field investigator for the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO), legal advisor to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC), legal counsel, and research associate for the National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena (NARCAP) and a consultant to the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) since 1995. To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

Michael W. Hall is a former Thurston County Superior Court Judge Pro Tem, Certified Mediator, and the founding partner of The Hall Law Firm, P.S. He received his B.A. from The Edward R. Murrow College of Communications at Washington State University in Broadcast journalism in 1976, and his Juris Doctor Degree from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles in 1987. Michael has taught legal seminars and conflict management courses for the Washington State Bar and Boeing Management Associations, and currently maintains a general legal and estate-planning practice in Edmonds, Washington, where he also finds time to serve as a pro bono legal counsel for various local and national non-profit organizations. With a lifelong interest in UFO/UAPs and paranormal (being an experiencer himself), Michael has been a field investigator for the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO), legal advisor to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC), legal counsel, and research associate for the National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena (NARCAP) and a consultant to the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) since 1995. To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

Michael W. Hall is a former Thurston County Superior Court Judge Pro Tem, Certified Mediator, and the founding partner of The Hall Law Firm, P.S. He received his B.A. from The Edward R. Murrow College of Communications at Washington State University in Broadcast journalism in 1976, and his Juris Doctor Degree from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles in 1987. Michael has taught legal seminars and conflict management courses for the Washington State Bar and Boeing Management Associations, and currently maintains a general legal and estate-planning practice in Edmonds, Washington, where he also finds time to serve as a pro bono legal counsel for various local and national non-profit organizations. With a lifelong interest in UFO/UAPs and paranormal (being an experiencer himself), Michael has been a field investigator for the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO), legal advisor to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC), legal counsel, and research associate for the National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena (NARCAP) and a consultant to the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) since 1995. To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

Michael W. Hall is a former Thurston County Superior Court Judge Pro Tem, Certified Mediator, and the founding partner of The Hall Law Firm, P.S. He received his B.A. from The Edward R. Murrow College of Communications at Washington State University in Broadcast journalism in 1976, and his Juris Doctor Degree from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles in 1987. Michael has taught legal seminars and conflict management courses for the Washington State Bar and Boeing Management Associations, and currently maintains a general legal and estate-planning practice in Edmonds, Washington, where he also finds time to serve as a pro bono legal counsel for various local and national non-profit organizations. With a lifelong interest in UFO/UAPs and paranormal (being an experiencer himself), Michael has been a field investigator for the Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO), legal advisor to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC), legal counsel, and research associate for the National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena (NARCAP) and a consultant to the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) since 1995. To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

This episode is all about what to say to somebody who is ghosting you. Ghosted? Many people say, "let the dead Rest In Peace," or,  "Ignore people who are ignoring you." But the truth is, ghosts often don't stay dead in our minds - we often continue to think about them - even when we don't want to. But how should we respond to the sound of silence? Erin Fisher, a certified mediator, relationship coach, and founder of Atlantic Mediation Services, collaborated with me to create 6- scripts to send to your ghost. These copy-and-paste messages are for anyone who has been ghosted in love and romance. We cover many scenarios, from being ignored in a dating app conversation to if your partner ghosted you.Each message will guide you and give you a voice in the situation. DOWNLOAD THE FREE GUIDE Connect with Erin:atlanticmediationservices.com Instagram Facebook Connect with Gretta:Free Coping With Ghosting GuidePrivate Coaching with GrettaInstagramFacebookhttps://www.copingwithghosting.com/Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo RamosDisclaimer:  This information is designed to mentor and guide you to cope with Ghosting by cultivating a positive mindset and implementing self-care practices. It is for educational purposes only; it solely provides self-help tools for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating any physical or mental ailment of the mind or body. The content is not a substitute for therapy or any advice given by a licensed psychologist or other licensed or other registered professionals. 

In this episode of Women's Retirement Radio, I'm joined by Adam Kol, The Couples Financial Coach.Adam is known as The Couples Financial Coach. He helps couples go from financial overwhelm or fighting to peace of mind, clarity, & teamwork.He's also a Certified Mediator as well as a former attorney, and he has his own podcast (linked below)For more on Adam and his Couples Coaching Services, please check out these resources:Adam Kol - LinkedinCouples Financial Coach - About PageCouples Financial Coach - InstagramYour Couple's Money Personality Type QuizCouples Financial Coach PodcastGet in touch and let me know what you think or if you have any questions.And thank you for listening.Visit my website to learn more.Disclosures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/womens-retirement-radio/message

Rachel Whitworth considers herself a “connection catalyst”. That is, she has devoted her life to bringing people together and teaching them how to co-create more meaningful connection.​Rachel founded Let's Be Authentic, where she regularly leads connection-focused workshops and classes that have the purpose of making new friends in a more authentic way as well as to explore deeper platonic connection. She also offers workshops for couples looking to re-ignite their relationship with intentional connection.​She received her Authentic Leadership training from The Connection Movement (NYC). She is also certified by The Connection Institute (Boston) in the Relational Inquiry Approach and a Certified Mediator by the Living Peace Institute (Philadelphia).​​With a love of psychology and meditation along with a background in improv comedy, she brings a powerful mix of creativity, laughter and presence to her events. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Money issues are a top cause of stress & divorce. Do you ever talk about financials with your spouse? Probably not as much as you should. Fortunately, Adam Kol is a guest on this episode to help you find the right support. Adam is a former Tax Attorney, a Certified Mediator, and most importantly a Couples Financial Counselor and Coach passionate about making a difference in couples' lives. This episode covers: What financial coaching is, the benefits of utilizing a couples financial coach, and what a typical Couples Financial Coaching session looks like. Connect Adam Kol! Email: Contact@AHKCoaching.com Instagram: @couplesfinancialcoach Find Out Your Couple's Money Personality Type with Adam's FREE QUIZ For content suggestions or feedback please email me at contact@paigebond.com Paige Bond is the host of the Stubborn Love podcast, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and the Creator of the Jealousy to Joy Journey. Her mission is to help people-pleasing millennials navigate non-monogamy so they can tame their jealousy and love with ease. Want to learn ten effective strategies to calm your jealousy in less time than it takes to finish your morning coffee ☕ ⏰? Download Now at www.paigebond.com/calm-the-chaos-jealousy-workbook-download Disclaimer: This podcast and communication through our email are not meant to serve as professional advice or therapy. If you are in need of mental health support, you are encouraged to connect with a licensed mental health professional to receive the support needed. Mental Health Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling. Intro music by Coma-Media on pixabay.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stubbornlove/message

50% of marriages end in divorce. It's clear this is a major problem. What are the reasons behind it and how can we prevent it? In this podcast, we are joined by Certified Mediator and Consultant, Imam Yahya Momla, to answer these pressing questions. 

Conversation with Jeannette Twomey, J.D., VA Certified Mediator, Mediate Virginia, about how elder mediation and conflict coaching help navigate the challenges of the aging process.

On this week's “Texas Family Law Insiders” podcast, we speak with Boe Bowen. Boe is the Managing Partner of the Bowen Law Firm, PLLC in Houston. He is licensed to practice in the State of Texas and is a Certified Mediator, Family Mediator, and Arbitrator that can offer his services in all Alternative Dispute Resolution Matters. Boe is also a member of the prestigious Texas Bar College.A lifelong Texan and family man, Boe didn't take the usual path to becoming an attorney; he'll tell us a bit about his journey from being the first in his family to receive post-secondary education to graduating from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston.Family law cases sometimes require court-appointed attorneys. There are multiple types of court-appointed attorneys, and Mr. Bowen has served in and worked with all capacities. We sit down with him to learn more about these appointments, including: What an Amicus Attorney does and who they represent The role of an Attorney ad Litem  What types of cases might require a Guardian ad Litem And more

Divorce is especially difficult when couples live in and have connections to different countries. During our live webinar on March 19, 2021, our legal panelists discussed important considerations related to cross-border divorce, including choosing where to file for divorce, important tax considerations, your rights in the US and India, and more. Our panelists include Chugh, LLP Attorney Brinda Gandhi; Indian Supreme Court Advocate and Solicitor, Dhruti Kapadia; and Certified Mediator at Law & Options, Nandagopal B. The conversation is mediated by Managing Partner Navneet Chugh.

My guest today, Deborah Ivanoff is a Master Business Coach, Certified Mediator, Speaker, Author & Facilitator. She helps people resolve the delicate "business in their heart" so they can "get back to their business" in the world. Her signature approach addresses the root challenges that keep high-achieving people from the success and fulfillment they know they deserve.  With her “inner to outer” approach, Deborah's happy clients and fans lovingly refer to her as “The Being Coach.” “Negative” emotions are not bad—though many of us have been taught the opposite—but, as Deborah says, “they will keep you stuck where you've always been, until you learn how to use them.” We discussed ways to coach ourselves through those bad times, like so bad you think you can't breathe bad. Deborah's divorce took seven long years during which time she had to raise two little kids and support herself.  In the worst of the chaos she had a spark of genius—or intuition. She realized that if she wanted to have the kind of relationship with her children that she'd dreamed of, she would have to find a way to get up out of the pit of anger and despair she felt. And she did and it became her life's work to help others do the same. We talked about how the mean girl is always on call and how to tame her or at least shut her down rather than allowing her to run the show. Deborah actually has conversations with hers but speaks to her as she would anyone who needs attention or help; kindly and as a coach.  You can do this on paper if talking to yourself isn't your thing. And often this mean girl is running the same song over and over. Deborah says it's a pattern. And most of the mean girl taunts, or negative things we play over and over were given to us by someone when we were young.  We don't question these limiting suggestions, like “Who do you think you are?” or “You're not so smart.” The importance of the question, “is this really what it seems to be?” In the heat of a moment things can feel insurmountable. Are they really? We talked about releasing emotions, positive and negative and being comfortable doing it. Oh, and about the time I threw a chair an an ex… What do you do to release stress, reconnect with your happy place? For Deborah it's nature. Me too! But I also love Brain.FM and Headspace for guided or unguided short meditations. Listen in for more stories and ideas on how to coach yourself back into the place where possibility lives and you are in your power. Things we mentioned:             https://www.brain.fm/ (Brain.FM)             https://www.headspace.com/ (Headspace.com)             https://deborahivanoff.com/ (Deborah's Website)             https://linktr.ee/deborahivanoff (Find her everywhere via Linktr.ee)

Adam Kol, known as The Couples Financial Coach, helps couples go from financial overwhelm or avoidance to clarity, teamwork, and peace of mind. He also hosts the Couples Financial Coach Podcast. Adam is a Certified Mediator with experience as both a Tax Attorney and Financial Advisor. He received his law degree from Duke and a Master's in Tax Law from NYU. Adam is also an experienced social justice advocate and lifelong musician - you can find his Personal Finance Parodies on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram! In this episode, Adam tells us about how many couples make common mistakes such as trying to go straight to the numbers rather than looking at them in the context of goals. Money is one of the leading causes of divorce, especially in blended families. "You want to create a sense of trust and safety when talking about money." "The number one blended family financial mistake is trying to figure out everything all at once--instead pick one topic/priority and get clarity on that first." "When having these conversations, start with a common point of wanting what is best for the kids." Begin a money talk by sharing your experiences with money: what did you like/dislike? habits? etc. Then get clear on your financial situation. Finally, look at your financial goals and how to prioritize them. Links: Website: https://ahkcoaching.com/ Free Diagnostic Quiz: https://ahkcoaching.com/quiz

Salim Uqdah is a Certified Mediator, Certified Divorce Coach, Collaborative Neutral, FINRA Securities Arbitrator, and the owner of Uroboros Mediations. Salim specializes in family mediation for the LGBTQ+ community. His previous experience at the Mecklenburg Courthouse, paralegal education, and exposure to various areas of disputes are combined to craft the best compromises for families. Salim focuses on his clients' humanity to foster practicality.In this episode, Salim and Sherry dig into divorce and mediation within the LGBTQ+ community. Salim shares the different perspectives on family, the gender binary, and power that he takes into account when working with his clients. This is an important discussion about the impact of intersectionality on equity, egalitarian conversations, and the assignment of value in relationships that fall outside of the heteronormative expectations.Salim UqdahInstagramLinkedInFacebookWebsiteDivorce Resiliency Counseling & CoachingWebsiteFacebook PageYouTube ChannelBookFrom Survive to Thrive: A Master Class for Separated and Divorced WomenDo you have an inspirational post-divorce story?Contact info@divorceresiliency.com

In this episode, you will gain valuable insight into how to start the dreaded money conversation with your partner or spouse. Adam Kol and I discuss the ways in which you can start this conversation and why it's so important. Listen in for all of Adam's amazing advice and expertise.Here is the Couples Money Personality Type Quiz! bit.ly/LoveMoneyQuiz...Who is Adam Kol?My Journey into Couples Financial CounselingI started this business because I believe that much financial stress is avoidable. You can have the peace and financial freedom you want and deserve, and I will help you get there.So, how'd I end up here?Well, I've been a finance geek since Day 1 thanks to my grandfather ceaselessly watching CNBC, AKA the stock market channel. Sitting by his side daily led me to study Economics at the University of Miami. While there, I took a job at a financial services company called Northwestern Mutual. There, I developed a love for working with families to build healthy financial futures.Later, I graduated from Duke Law School and got a Master's Degree in Tax Law at NYU. I strengthened these skills at a large accounting firm, Deloitte, and later at a nonprofit focused on ending homelessness.Along the way, I began providing coaching of all kinds, as well as gaining conflict resolution experience and becoming a Certified Mediator. Eventually, I realized that financial stress was a huge stressor for so many couples. Thankfully, my unique background as a Mediator, Financial Advisor, and former Tax Lawyer perfectly positioned to profoundly impact this area.I began to focus on providing individually-crafted Couples Financial Counseling and trainings, and that's how you found me here today..AHK Coaching, LLCContact@AHKCoaching.com(954) 263-5719https://ahkcoaching.com/Adam on Instagram...Ways to connect with The Whole Veterinarian!Instagram: @thewholeveterinarianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholeveterinarian/Email: thewholeveterinarian@gmail.comwww.thewholeveterinarian.comSIGN UP for the The Whole Veterinarian Newsletter HERE!....Music Credit: Journey of Hope by Alexander Nakarada

This is an abbreviated version of the full conversation also available in this series.Senior Pastor David McNeely discusses justice in the legal system with Scott Callen, an Employment Law Attorney, Certified Mediator, and Wildwood member.Heard is a series of conversations with members and friends of Wildwood Church who have a valuable perspective on justice. It was shown as part of the July 2020 teaching series "In Pursuit of Justice".

Senior Pastor David McNeely discusses justice in the legal system with Scott Callen, an Employment Law Attorney, Certified Mediator, and Wildwood member.Heard is a series of conversations with members and friends of Wildwood Church who have a valuable perspective on justice. It was shown as part of the July 2020 teaching series "In Pursuit of Justice".

Quinc'ze Brim is a Southern California native who moved to Charlotte, NC 21 years ago.  She is a wife of one (married 23 years), mother of three, GiGi of two, an experienced strategic Human Resources professional, a basketball coach, mentor, and friend.  A  graduate of Loyola Marymount University with a B.B.A in Management/Human Resources, Quinc'ze also obtained a Master's Degree in Organizational Change/Leadership from Pfeiffer University, carries multiple certifications in Human Resources, a Six Sigma Green Belt, and serves as a Certified Mediator, change agent, trusted advisor, and business partner.   "My passion is helping others live their best life; that includes helping others to seek their passion, identify tools and resources necessary to obtain success; identify challenges and barriers and develop plans and strategies to execute to remove anyone roadblocks. I'm the one that holds the ladder, the box, the diving board for individuals to be successful and be their very best - at whatever it is they want to achieve."  Increase and unleash potential is what I help others to accomplish."My personal philosophy is to do everything with intent and purpose. I firmly believe it is a waste of your time engaging in activities that won't get you where you want to be or make you happy.  Have goals, have a focus, have a grind!   How clear are your "purpose-filled" glasses?"Podcast Music by Dj QuadsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BlkWomenRising)

Recent disasters and the growing number of open insurance claims are creating renewed interest in an alternative to costly litigation in resolving claims disputes: mediation.While claim frequency is down, claim cost is way up – more than five times what it was 20 years ago.  Unnecessary and abusive litigation, including Assignment of Benefits (AOB) contracts, has contributed to growing claim cost in Florida.Host Lisa Miller, a former deputy insurance commissioner, sat down with Bruce Blitman, a Certified Mediator, Arbitrator, and Umpire, to learn what role mediation can play in successfully resolving these claims. Show NotesBruce Blitman was one of the first Florida Supreme Court certified circuit-civil mediators and has practiced since 1989.  He was an associate with several law firms prior to becoming a mediator. “What really makes this process work is that you have all of the decision-makers present at the same time, at the same place, in the same room, much earlier on in the process before all of the time and the money and aggravation have been invested in the case.  So there's a tremendous opportunity to resolve cases when you're getting to them earlier on in the process,” said Blitman on the podcast.Mediation in Florida dates back 30 years.  Initial skepticism has given way to acceptance over the years, as lawyers on both sides have gotten more practiced in the mediation process, according to Blitman.“Lawyers found they were able to either put more money into their clients' pockets at an earlier stage of the process or if they were insurance carrier representatives, they could save money by putting that money into the plaintiff's pocket without litigation costs,” Blitman said.  As a result, mediation has become a way to more efficiently move claims and for courts to move dockets.Host Lisa Miller was an insurance regulator during 1992's Hurricane Andrew and the eight hurricanes in 2003-2004 that also struck Florida.  She suggested in the podcast that state officials initiate formal mediation centers sooner after major hurricanes strike. “After a storm hits, we should consider having immediate mediation on the disputed amount of the claim,” said Miller.Florida law requires insurance companies to pay the undisputed amount of a claim to the policyholder within 90 days of receiving the claim.   Blitman said he's a proponent as well of pre-lawsuit mitigation in such claims, a process that worked “very well” through a catastrophe mediation program set-up in Miami-Dade County following Hurricane Andrew.“There was an enormous amount of claims considered.  Not every case was resolved at mediation, but many of them were,” he shared.  “And by getting through that vast volume, people were able to get on with their lives much more quickly.”  Blitman also noted that many insurance companies became more proactive with mediation going forward.Miller referenced recent Florida legislative committee testimony that almost 40-cents of every dollar involved in a litigated paid claim goes to the plaintiff's lawyer, not including court fees and the cost of defense counsel.  Blitman said such plaintiff contingency fees are typically only 20% to 25% if the claim doesn't go to litigation.  Mediators, he said, are paid hourly, ranging from $150-700 per hour based on the complexity of the case.“If you can resolve a case within five hours of mediation, with both parties splitting the mediator's fee, those fees are relatively small in comparison to what it would cost to litigate that case endlessly,” Blitman said.  He noted that the Florida Department of Financial Services has a roster of mediators available to help resolve different kinds of insurance claims disputes.The podcast also addressed Florida House Bill 337 which was signed into law last spring and becomes effective on January 1, 2020.  By raising the dollar threshold of disputes (from $15,000 to $30,000), it will shift court cases that are now heard in circuit court to be heard instead in county court.  Miller and Blitman discussed the impact of having a lot more insurance disputes going into civil court, which generally have more limited resources than circuit courts.  In fact, 31 of Florida's 67 counties only have one county court judge.  Many of those counties are in the Florida Panhandle and there is concern of logjams created by the 150,000 Hurricane Michael claims. “I think it's in the best interest of all consumers that we do everything we can to keep claims out of the court system,” said host Miller.  “Mediation, with the right attitude and skill set going into it by all parties, can be a very useful approach to create a ‘win-win' by all parties to an insurance claims dispute.”Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episodewww.BruceBlitmanEsquire.com Mediation and Neutral Evaluation Assistance (Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Consumer Services)Ten Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Mediation Process (by Bruce Blitman, Esq.)Court Jurisdictional Limits (Florida HB 337, now law)Insurance Research Council Report Finds Rapid Increase in Cost of Homeowners Insurance Claims, Despite a Drop in Claim Frequency (The Institutes, September 30, 2019)Assignment of Benefits (AOB) (Lisa Miller & Associates)** The Listener Call-In Line for your recorded questions and comments to air in future episodes is 850-388-8002 or you may send email to LisaMiller@LisaMillerAssociates.com ** The Florida Insurance Roundup from Lisa Miller & Associates, brings you the latest developments in Property & Casualty, Healthcare, Workers' Compensation, and Surplus Lines insurance from around the Sunshine State.  Based in the state capital of Tallahassee, Lisa Miller & Associates provides its clients with focused, intelligent, and cost conscious solutions to their business development, government consulting, and public relations needs.  On the web at www.LisaMillerAssociates.com or call 850-222-1041.  Your questions, comments, and suggestions are welcome!  Date of Recording 10/29/19. Email via info@LisaMillerAssociates.com   Composer: www.TeleDirections.com  © Copyright 2017-2019 Lisa Miller & Associates, All Rights Reserved

Get the advice and tips you need to get on the same page as your spouse about money. It's so important to examine your individual money mindsets then come together for a common goal. This can lead to a greater understand of each other's points of view which can lead to better communication and money management. Adam H. Kol, J.D. is a Couples Financial Counselor. He helps couples who love each other make sure that the money conversation doesn't get in the way, allowing them to experience greater peace and love. Adam draws on over a decade of experience as a Certified Mediator, Communication Coach, and a former Tax Attorney and Financial Advisor. Adam received his law degree from Duke and a Master's in Tax Law from NYU. Through working with Adam, couples have gone from the verge of divorce to being best friends, all while making huge financial progress. Adam's work is informed by perspectives of equity and social justice. He is an experienced community organizer, as well as a lifelong musician. You can find Adam's amazing resources at www.ahkcoaching.com and follow him on social media at @ahkcoaching or on Linked in at Adam H. Kol, J.D. Resouces mentioned in this episode: The Essential Money Conversation Checklist: http://eepurl.com/gbTPc1 To schedule a complimentary Financial Harmony Consultation with Adam: http://bit.ly/financialharmonyconsultation Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/moneymarriage/ Favorite nonfiction books: The Wisdom of Insecurity by Alan Watts (https://amzn.to/2LC613Z) Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas Juhn (https://amzn.to/2MT9wGd) Full transcript: It's exciting and I'm grateful to be able to share what I do. Uh, which is, I specialize in working with couples who as you said, I mean they're in a relationship, things are going pretty well. Um, just money is a difficult topic for them. I mean I've also worked with couples who are having more avoidance or fights around money. Um, I've even had couples come to me on the verge of divorce, as intense as that and I've been able to help them get back to being best friends again while also paying off a ton of debt and getting businesses restarted and all kinds of wonderful outcomes. Uh, my goal is to help people and couples come together, get closer, more intimacy, more connection, more love and more partnership. And I actually do that through working on their money stuff, helping them talk about money, helping them understand their own relationship to money. And I like to use art as well to help people kind of draw out their own interrelationship to money so that they can use that to further their partnership with their significant other. Yep. That's great. Because, you know, we each have to work on our own money mindsets, but then when you're with a couple of, you know, you, you have to work, you both have to work on the individual mindset and then work together. So that's a pretty, um, pretty big task to try and work on your own mindset and then drain other on it. So, so what is the number one thing that couples can do to work together on their finances? Yeah, I mean, the number one thing is, is talk and listen, right? Like, um, the money is an area of life and relationships. Just like so many others in our minds, it's, we kind of separate it and make it as if it's somehow really distinct. Maybe because we're afraid of the numbers and maybe because we didn't grow up talking about money. It's a taboo topic. We're afraid of it. There's some shame around it. All of which is very common. Um, but the biggest thing is to talk, so your partner, share your thoughts, share your fears, share your hopes and dreams and ask them about theirs and listen to theirs. Right. And, um, a lot of times what I see is that couples will get caught up in, uh, some something on the surface level. Like, oh, we shouldn't have spent $45 on this item. And what's really missing is that they are not align, they're not on the same page. And the way to get there is through that talking and through that listening. And so I always tell people to, you know, dream together. So just like you said, you know, make sure or work on your goals and have the same like big goal. Um, and you know, a lot of times, and um, correct me if I'm wrong on your aspect and how you see things with working with couples is, um, I totally where I was going with that. Oh, compromise. You know, sometimes you just have to compromise a little bit because you know, especially if both people think that they need to be right or their way is the right way. Um, and it is just kinda like compromising a little bit, giving a little bit both of them so that they can come together and work on the [inaudible] bigger picture. And so like you said, you know, worrying about like the smaller amounts but focus on the big things. Yeah, absolutely. And of course each situation is different. And for some couples, the, you know, the smaller things may be important if you're living paycheck to paycheck or really struggling. Um, and that happens a lot to families in the u s uh, but it's like about having that, like you said, those shared dreams. And um, I once said like, there's not right or wrong in relationships. There's just intimacy and you know, there's this point where you're like, well, what is right? What is wrong? Like, who, not to be all philosophical, but it's like, is that really what matters? Right? We get caught up in it because we're human and we have an ego and it's our blessing and our curse. And yet like to be able to step back and say, okay, is how I'm showing up right now in service of the kind of partner I want to be in, the kind of relationship I want to have. Right? And it's okay if the answer's no because again, you're human and we all have times where we show up, not the self we really want to be. However, to be able to be in that inquiry, that self reflection, notice it and then step back and be able to be like, whoa, take a breath. Go to your partner and be like, I'm sorry I was kind of being a butthead. Right? And, um, can we revisit this? Because you love your partner, you have shared, you want to live your best lives individually and as a couple and as a family if you have one. Right? So the point is to get over there, right? Not to necessarily be right or wrong. Um, and that just the best way to get there, like I said, is just to take a breath, step back, take a look at your behavior. As I once saw someone say like, am I in like a space of love right now? Am I coming from love or am I coming from like fear? Right? And if you, the more you can come from love, the better your is going to be. And then by the time you get down to the budgeting, then it'll be seamless to implement the expertise of whatever you're doing in your budget or someone like your programs. Because if you're on the same page and there's no resistance, now it's just a matter of doing the work. Absolutely. So where, where should couples start when they can't agree on how to manage their money or their budget? Like when they're just butting heads. Like what is some advice that you would give a couple that comes to you and they just cannot seem to agree on how to handle their money? Yeah, it's a great question and it's very right. And this is something that cuts across the income and like class categories, no matter how much people are making or not, they will often still have this struggle. Um, and the first place that I like to go with couples is to have them each do a little bit of digging into their own money mindset and then share that with each other because it's a safe entryway to the money conversation. See, a lot of people are used to either not having money conversations or when they do, they're like super awkward, super uncomfortable. They may lead to a lot of arguing or tension. And so I like to get it started by getting a healthy conversation under your belt. And when you're just talking about your own history with money in your own past, there's not really anything to argue about. It's just kind of like, here's how it was for me growing up. This is some of the messages I internalized about money based on Xyz, based on my family, based on my gender or my race or whatever, and the societal norms and stuff like that. You know, I find that to be a pretty safe conversation for people to get started with. Um, and the other thing is to just have the courage to ask for a conversation with your significant other. And to frame it in a constructive way. Like it's not like, hey, we need to talk about our budget. Right? It's actually like, you know what, I love you. I want to have the best possible life together. We can. And money I know is an important part of that. And I'm a little bit anxious because we haven't been talking about it or are actively managing it. So like when can we have a conversation about that? Right. Something like that that actually frames it. So they see that your teammates, right. Cause a lot of times, like you said, they're having trouble managing their money together. It starts to feel like they're in opposition to each other. Like they're kinda not rowing in the same direction and just reasserting like, hey, we're talking about this because we're teammates because we're looking to both have great lives. Like, I want a great life for myself and I want a great life for you as my partner who I love. Um, so really just creating that context is powerful. Yes. I love that. That's really great advice. So what tips, um, just to kind of flow into the next topic, this is kind of related then, is what tips would you have for couples to kind of goal plan together? So once they get like on the same mindset or they, you know, maybe understand each other's mindset a little bit better and then moving forward to the next step, you know, goal planning so that they are working together toward the same goal. Yeah, just like be inside of like love and curiosity within four and about each other. Like, because it's very common for people to not even, we don't even know what we want, knowing what our partners want. Um, and that's an inquiry that is ongoing and changes over time. Um, so just really creating the space to have that conversation. If you've never had it before, you know, it doesn't have to be painful or exacting. It's just like whatever intimacy looks like for you and your partner, you know, do that. Some people, it's light a candle or open a glass of wine or have a nice meal or just cuddle on the couch, you know, whatever it is, create that space where your care for each other as present for both of you. And then just talk about it. Um, and one thing I've been playing with and just kind of an idea that I've had that I tossed out to my girlfriend recently came out of one of my coaching calls, um, is to play with different scenarios. Like be like, what if we did this? Because sometimes I feel like we have this pressure that we have to just somehow magically know what our top choices, like what we want. And it almost like we have to call Alessa out of thin air versus being like, okay, what if we like worked 50 hours a week now and then retired when we were 55 versus like, you know, working 40 hours a week now and like retiring when we're 65. Like how do you think about those two? Right? And it's not that life is necessarily gonna go exactly that way, but it's always powerful to have a plan and you can always adjust. But like, you know, actually kind of sketch out some different ideas or scenarios and then talk through what are your thoughts on something like that. How does that make you feel? What would be not so good about that? What would be really awesome about that? Right. And ask these like, I like to call them, well they're called open ended questions where it's not like a yes or no question because it's like you want to retire at 55 is like a yes or no answer and that's fine sometimes, but it's like, what are your thoughts on retirement? Or like, tell me about how you think about when you want to retire or like what are the important considerations for you around retirement, right. You give the other person this like expansive space where they can really think for themselves and, uh, get a richer response. Yeah. And just kinda dream together. You know, my husband and I, um, you know, with building my business and really wanting to make this like a fulltime thing possibly even for both of us and you know, we sit and we dream about what if we got an RV and just traveled out west and just traveled the country and you know, just having the freedom to be able to do whatever we wanted to because you know, with, with my job in podcast and a blog and all that, I can, you know, as long as I have a computer and Internet I can go anywhere. So, you know, just being able to like dream with your partner about different ideas of what you might want to do or do want to do in the future and Kinda like how to make that happen. I think that is great. Absolutely. I love what you're visioning as well with your husband and you know, I encourage listeners, I give yourself and your your significant other like complete latitude, like even ideas that might seem ludicrous or like, oh I don't know, we can't do that. Just dream. Just let them just let the words flow, let the ideas flow. Even if all you get is a temporary feeling of excitement and like that excitement and nervousness and the liveliness, right you've been, that is a beautiful thing to experience. But um, just let the ideas flow. You never know. I mean, I was, I have a couple I'm working with. They came to me like their relationships great, but money is uncomfortable for them. They've been slacking on tracking it. Um, and so they wanted some support in that area. And where the conversation actually flowed was too, that each of them is underpaid in their current jobs. And in having them examine that and uh, get coached to the point where they can go have a conversation with their boss. It's just like transpired. All these different things have transpired and now the wife is like, I actually don't know if I want to stay at this job. I might even want to change careers. There's some interest in starting my own business or even going back and taking some classes and then, yeah, that's true. We're not tied to the bay area anymore. If I'm not gonna work at that job, we could go wherever we want, like our husband's job. There's opportunities for him everywhere. And now they're just like thinking, right. They're like, maybe we're gonna get like a beach house in Monterey and go live there and like, awesome. And I don't know where it's going to go. It's up to them. Right. But they have now seen so much of what's possible doing this work. Yeah. And they're excited about it now where when they came to you, they were, you know, stressed out and fighting and now they are dreaming together and seeing what's possible for their future. And that's, you know, that's what I want for people. That's so exciting. Yeah. In fact, like, you know, there's folks like, you actually were like the budgeting experts and while I budget with my clients, my expertise is really on that emotional communication mindset, coaching piece of it. And like what tends to happen with my clients is like, I'll send them a budget template to fill in, but then they just do it themselves. And like with this couple that I was referencing though, I was like, yeah, now like when I do the budget, I'm, I'm super excited. It's not like stressful anymore. I just do it cause it's like I know that it's helping us achieve our goals. I'm like, okay, awesome. Great. Yeah. Cause the, you know, it's really just the foundation or the stepping stone to getting, you know, what their big picture, their dream, you know, and that's, that's awesome that it's not stressful and overwhelming now because they have something to look forward to and something that they're working for. That's awesome. Yeah. Yeah. I love it. They're awesome. So what, um, so I get this a lot. Like even when, um, you know, somebody, they come to me, we're working on managing their money. Um, they get the budget done. They, they are excited about it, but then their spouse just is so reluctant they won't get on board with the budget. They sabotage it. Like they still take the debit card and they go to the gas station. Like they're still spending, even though you know, they need to work together. What is your advice for somebody that's like working really hard to do what they've done? The ground work, you know, they've laid it all out, the PR, you know, the spouse may be like, okay, I'm good with that. But then they turn around and they sabotage the budget anyway. Like what is your advice for a couple that is, that is dealing with that they're just one, one partner is just completely sabotaging it or not. I'm not, they're not on the same page, but they're just recklessly spending still. While one is trying really hard to manage the money better. Yeah. Yeah. Great question. And I mean there's almost like a couple of questions in there. Um, but if the, you know, I guess I'll, I'll answer kind of like two questions that I heard. The first one is if one partner is struggling to have like the other person's not on board in general, then that's really where some of the things I've been talking about through this call and some of the other things I talk about, like on my youtube videos there are just really helpful for getting the conversation started. Because my recommendation is always, especially if you share funds with your partner, if you two live together, if you're planning a future together, then have like get them on board, right? These are conversations you should be having with both of you as far as creating your goals and your visions and your budget to implement that. So that, you know, that's really the first place and that's just where getting in their world, understanding what's going on for them. And even if you have to, like I said, that framing of, look, I want to have a great life with you and I know this is an important part of it. Um, so when's a good time to have the conversation? Not like, do you want to talk about it? Like we need to talk about it. And you know, there's, I was at a, on a panel earlier this week and, or I guess it was technically last week now I got asked a very similar question to this and I said, you know, we need to expect our partners to be on board for these conversations just because it's been a taboo topic and past generations that doesn't work because we're missing out on our opportunity to thrive. And it's creating anxiety and resentment and fear and worry and tension and fighting. It's number one cause of fights and relationships. It's the number one or number two cause of divorce in every study I've ever seen. Uh, at least for like us marriages. And this is a country with a huge divorce rate. So this is not some small beans, small potatoes, whatever you want to call it, kind of issue. This is something that needs to be tackled. And so you like, you got to come at it with that, right? The same way you come at it with like talking about where to live or where to have children or if there were challenges in your like intimate life. Like if those things, the same degree of seriousness with which you take those because of how much they matter to the integrity of your relationship, I think money's the same way. And you know, there's no one way to do it, but holding your partner to account, like, look, we gotta be talking about this. This is an essential issue that touches every aspect of our lives. You want to buy a home? How are we going to do that without being on the same page financially? You want to have kids, how are we going to do that without being on the same page financially? You want to retire? How are we going to do that without being on the same page, financially start a business, et Cetera, right? It is that important. Um, and of course every day we're spending money. Every day we have bills to pay. Every day we buy lunch or groceries or whatever. So my, it's like we need to be holding our partners to account like, we need to talk about this. Right? Um, and you know, if they're hesitant, of course you want to bring compassion and love, you know, like why, you know, what comes up for you around this? Why, you know, where do you think your hesitancy comes from? Or like, why don't you like it? Um, you know, and there's, that's where having them do some mindset work and understanding their money story can be really powerful because there's a reason they don't want to talk about it. You know, like for example, men, we're socialized that our value is in providing for our family. And so if we feel like a conversation is implying that we're not doing that job well, um, not at a conscious level even, but like unconsciously, it just triggers like a sense of shame. Like, we're not good enough. We're not doing what we're supposed to do as a man. And that becomes like an existential crisis. Even though the man may be completely unaware that this is what's happening for him, it's nevertheless often what's happening. And so, you know, to be able to traverse that bridge and get to the other side is not always easy, but it takes some listening, some questions, some empathy, some understanding and some patients, um, and uh, of course women have their own ways that they're socialized about money. And that's like I said before, it's not just about gender, it's about race and sexual orientation. All of this stuff plays into how we see ourselves and how other people see us money. And so, uh, it takes a nuanced approach to really break through those barriers. Um, but the number one thing is to keep bringing your love, your empathy, your curiosity to that person. And it's honestly the same answer as if they're sabotaging the budget even if they agreed to it. Right. Cause if you just got them like you agreed to this budget and now you're sabotaging it, I mean you can, you know how that's going to go. It's not saying you shouldn't hold them accountable right in that spot. It's more like, hey, you know, I feel really like you want to kind of own your feelings. Like, I feel really anxious when I'm ICU using the debit card because we had agreed not to and this plan is really important for our future. So I get scared. We're not going to be able to have the life we want. I'm like, can you tell me what's going on there for you? Right. Like, ask an open ended question again. Like, can you tell me what's happening there for you? Like, or you know, like in a non accusatory way, just as much as, as neutrally as possible. Right. Because there's a reason they use that debit card. They may not know it, but there's some sort of reason that they did. Right. Um, maybe they just don't like being told what to do. Right. And again, that's an unconscious thing. And so they're acting out kind of like a teenager, but that's cause it's like, you know, childhood crap that, Ooh, excuse my language, but childhood that hasn't been, uh, hasn't been dealt with. Right. Um, and so there's a lot of important work to do around mindset, which is a lot of the work you're doing, which is why it's so great. It's really important to examine that stuff. That's great. I hadn't even thought about some of the subconscious things like that, so I'm really glad that you mentioned that. Um, so do you have any resources that you would recommend for couples? Um, either your stuff or you know, stuff that you highly recommend to kind of maybe help them work together to get on the same page? Books or workbooks or anything like that? Yeah, absolutely. So, uh, one place that you can find me is I have a Facebook community. It's totally free and there's, we're having all kinds of conversations like this all the time. It's called money and marriage, but instead of the word and it's not written out, it's the like symbol, the ampersand, some money and marriage a and for sure if you go and join there, let, let me know that you heard about me through this podcast and uh, that'll be exciting to see. And I partnered there with another financial coaches and expert with couples and she's more the tactical and practical expert and I'm the more emotional and communication experts. So we provide a real full spectrum of content there. Um, and I have, uh, another thing, uh, that I put together and perhaps we can link to it in the show notes or something like that is a, I call it the essential money conversation checklist. And so it's just eight steps that you want to take in each money conversation and you know, they're not what you'd think up front. You might kind of have a feel for what they are after listening to me speak here. But it's about like getting connected to your partner, making sure you're hearing and validating their feelings and then sharing your own and making sure that they understand where you're coming from. And then from there, once you two are actually on the same page emotionally and you're actually in partnership, that you really from there start to look for what compromise might be like, um, rather than trying to jump to it. You know, that's the number one thing I see couples want to go straight to the action items. And a lot of times there's some work beforehand that could really make it more powerful and more long lasting. So I'll definitely put that link out there for you all. You got the money and marriage Facebook group and if there's anybody listening who's like, you know what, I'd really love to work with Adam directly. I work with couples in a wide range of situations. Like I said, even people come to me where it's a really serious challenging topic that's leading to a lot of fights, intention, happy to work with you. Also couples who are like our relationships, great. Money's just a kind of difficult topic. We don't know a lot about it. Um, also work with those couples and uh, have specific content for engaged couples to plan the wedding, make sure that they are sticking to their budget, talk to the family about the spendings and families usually chip in and uh, also to help them merge their finances with their fiance. And then I have also a specific content for a first time home buyers to be able to get on the same page with their partner for what's gonna be the biggest and longest purchase of your life. You know, you want to make sure that front end. So I help people get on the same page with that and get on top of their finances. Oh, that's great. I will link to all those in the show notes as well. And just one last question. I like to always ask people what their favorite nonfiction book is. So whether it's, you know, related to couples of money or just something, um, you know, some kind of self-help improvement life improvement book. Uh, I probably should've warned you before so you could think about it. In college I took a course, I minored in philosophy and I took a course on the philosophy of science and I read a book called the structure of scientific revolutions. I think it's Thomas Kune and it was such like an incredible study of how scientific theories, uh, evolve and become the accepted theory. And then when the data starts to not, uh, fit, then how there's like this kind of interesting process that seems to repeat itself. And uh, then they eventually get replaced by a new theory that fits the data better. And I don't know, something about the way the world works and the way humans operate and like how there's like the zealots of the old theory and they try and cling to it even though the data's no longer fitting it and they try and change it to fit the data. And it's like, it just is a fascinating study of human psychology for sure. Um, but also right now I'm like reading, let's see how far into it I am. I just picked it up off of my table like maybe a quarter of the way through this book called the wisdom of insecurity by Alan Watts. And it's a remarkable piece. Like I can only read a couple pages at a time. It's just such a, so much depth of [inaudible]. I don't even know the book. It's really, it's really just about the nature of how life is fundamentally insecure and like, and uncertain and how we grasp for certainty and how that actually causes so much of our pain and suffering and about that we can actually live in love live in the moment live now if we relinquish that desire. And for me, someone who has dealt with a lot of anxiety and desire for security, that's a big, a kind of growth edge as they call it these days, like a place for me to expand. So I'm really getting a ton every time I pick up that book. That sounds really interesting and we're going to have to check that out. Yeah. Well thanks for coming on today. Do you have any last words of wisdom? You know, um, my pleasure. Again, thank you for having me. Um, what I really want to impart to the world is that having these dialogues can bring you closer in your relationships and people kind of stay away from the money conversation because they think it's going to go poorly and, um, they're going to just end up uncomfortable or fighting. And the truth is right. Like if you don't talk about it, that's what's going to eat away at your intimacy in your relationship, let alone your finances could very well be worse off. But it's by having these conversations and having them in a constructive, productive way, which is what, of course I am to support people in doing that, you can actually have a better life, stronger relationships, more freedom financially, and actually live in a line, a way that's more aligned with your values and your goals. That's awesome. Well, thank you so much for coming. It was such a pleasure to talk with you. My pleasure as well. Thanks, Ashley. Thanks. Special Guest: Adam H. Kol, J.D. .