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Mediation matters is a podcast that explores how meditation can make the world a better place. Join Adam Gersch, Founder, and CEO of Global Mediation, the most active and fastest-growing national provider of mediation services. Adam discusses the latest developments, trends, updates, and important topical questions with real experts in the field. We will be exploring how to disagree well and take a behind-the-scenes look at mediation and share central mediation skills and their practical app ...
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Emeritus Professor Irvine Gersch: Psychologist, Author and Mediator (and Adam's father)
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In this conversation, Adam interviews his father, Professor Irvine Gersch, about his journey into mediation and the field's evolution. They discuss how Professor Gersch started as an educational and child psychologist and developed a conciliation service to resolve disputes between parents and local authorities. They also explore the transition fro…
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Pierre Hazan: Negotiating with the Devil, Inside the World of Armed-Conflict Mediation
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In this conversation, Adam interviews Pierre Hazan, a mediator with a diverse career spanning journalism, mediation in armed conflict, and academia. Pierre is also an author, recently publishing his latest book, "Negotiating with the Devil, Inside the World of Armed-Conflict Mediation". They discuss the role of mediation in armed conflict situation…
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Meriel Schindler: Head of Employment Law, Withers LLP & Author of 'The Lost Café Schindler'
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In this conversation, Meriel Shindler, Head of Employment at Withers LLP, discusses her background as an employment lawyer and mediator and her experience writing a book about her family history. She highlights the importance of storytelling in law and the power of mediation in resolving workplace disputes. Meriel emphasizes the need for early inte…
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Michael Cody: COO at AquaSource Algae Group - Managing workplace culture and conflict
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In this conversation, Michael Cody, the Chief Operating Officer of AquaSource, shares insights on workplace culture, conflict resolution, and boosting staff engagement. He emphasizes the importance of understanding conflict as a tool for creation and the need for healthy conflict within organizations. Michael also discusses the role of individual p…
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Wendy Shand: Entrepreneur helping CEOs and founders cross the chasm from £1m to £10m
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In this conversation, Adam is joined by Wendy Shand, an entrepreneur and business coach, who shares her journey from marketing to building a successful business in the travel industry. She discusses the impact of the pandemic on her business and the lessons she learned from tough conversations during that time. Wendy emphasizes the importance of em…
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Dana Caspersen: Conflict Mediator & Author of 'Changing the Conversation: The 17 Principles of Conflict Resolution'
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Adam is joined by a leading conflict mediator, coach and author, Dana Caspersen. Dana is the author of 'Changing the Conversation: The 17 Principles of Conflict Resolution' and shares her journey to become an expert in the field and how she applied her career experience in theatre and dance to conflict mediation. Dana expresses how conflict can be …
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Ruth Frank: Managing Director of Frank Employment Law: Resolving Conflict in the Workplace
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Adam is joined by Ruth Frank on this episode of Mediation Matters. Ruth has built her career working in the human resources industry, helping companies navigate conflict in the workplace. Ruth is a skilled negotiator, HR consultant, coach, and expert in employee relations and HR Policies.By Adam Gersch
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Enda Young: Managing Director, Mediation Northern Ireland
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Adam is joined by Enda Young, Managing Director of Mediation Northern Ireland for this episode of Mediation Matters. Enda is an experienced mediator with over two decades in the sector. He tells us how he switched from mechanical engineering to a mediation career after being involved in the dialogue around the Northern Ireland conflict at a young a…
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International Women's Day with Women from Global Mediation
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Adam is joined by three wonderful women colleagues from Global Mediation to mark International Women's Day on March 8th, 2023. Martha Monday (COO), Zonelle Richardson (Area Lead), and Natalie Gersch (Deputy Area Lead) sit down with Adam to talk about their career experiences as women in the workplace, views on how women positively impact business a…
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Anthony Metzer, KC: Views on Mediation from a King's Counsel
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Anthony Metzer KC joins Adam Gersch to discuss the impact mediation can have on the judicial process and wider resolution of conflicts.By Adam Gersch
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Emma Gersch: Bringing Performing Arts to Mediation & Training
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Adam is joined by Emma Gersch, Director of Global Training Group, a part of the Global Mediation Group of Companies. Emma is a trained mediator and also a specialist in performing arts. Emma discussed the transferable skills from her career in the theatre industry and how those can be used in the field of mediation and training, especially how unde…
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