Overthinking Conflict
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsJoin us weekly as we explore the interesting corners of mediation, conflict resolution and peacemaking. We speak with experienced practitioners, innovators, pioneers and boundary pushers to tackle some of the controversial and difficult topics in our field while finding ways to grow our practices and implement new ideas.
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Episode 38 - Post Conflict Trust Building with Nora Sahatciu
May 29, 2019 19:24 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBThis week we are joined by Nora Sahatciu to explore her work in Kosovo creating the groundwork for Serbian families to safely return to Kosovo. We learn about community building, incentives, UN programs and development aid that were used to overcome barriers to trust and engagement. Partners Kosovo Kosovo Kosovo Mediation Law Leke Dukagjinic Code Positive Descrimination UNDP Kosovo UN Kosovo Team If you are interested in hearing more about Nora's work she will be speaking...
Episode 37 - Exploring Happiness the Novel
March 05, 2019 13:52 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBThis episode uses the book Happiness by Aminata Forna to explores a wide variety of ideas and concepts around conflict. This wide ranging discussion touches on trauma and growth, conflict cycles, polarization, conflict roles and human-animal conflict. SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT! If you are the kind of reader who hates spoilers please read the book before listening to the episode. Here are links to the past episodes mentioned in our discussion. Lorraine Segal - Episode 28 - Spotlig...
Episode 36 - Winter Reflections
December 04, 2018 11:00In this Episode C.D. and Amanda take some time to reflect on the last year and look forward to 2019. This is the longest show notes and link list we've done by about 200%. So we've pulled our 2 call-outs to the top of the list! 1. We are collecting ideas for the 2019 SKill Series. If there are skills you think we should add to the list let us know @overconflict or www.facebook.com/overconflict 2. Happiness by Aminatta Forna is the CoRe Reads holiday book club pick. Read it with us over ...
Episode 36 - Winter Reflections
December 04, 2018 11:00In this Episode C.D. and Amanda take some time to reflect on the last year and look forward to 2019. This is the longest show notes and link list we've done by about 200%. So we've pulled our 2 call-outs to the top of the list! 1. We are collecting ideas for the 2019 SKill Series. If there are skills you think we should add to the list let us know @overconflict or www.facebook.com/overconflict 2. Happiness by Aminatta Forna is the CoRe Reads holiday book club pick. Read it with us over ...
How do you support people to participate?
November 27, 2018 12:30 - 5 minutes - 7.42 MBWe had the opportunity to chat about coaching in Family Busines disputes with Laura North. While family businesses have some unique dynamics, I left this chat thinking about how I can apply the concept to other businesses. Does one of the parties need a support person? In which situations might a coach be a good situation? You can find Laura North online at True North Coaching Do you use coaches in your dispute resolution practice? Tell us about it @overconflict
Epsiode 35 - Getting to Better Questions with Cinnie Noble
November 20, 2018 20:08 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBThis week we have Cinnie Noble back to continue our exploration of questions. How do you know if you've asked a good question? What is the purpose of questions? How do you use time to increase the power of your questions? How do you handle having asked a bad question? Cinnie's Daily Questions can be found on Twitter @conflictmastery Cinnie's Book Conflict Master: Questions to Guide you What do you want to be most prepared for? What could they do to trigger you? What do you want t...
Who has a stake in a conflict?
November 13, 2018 07:02 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBThis short bonus episode features our chat with Aaron Lyons at the ADRBC 2018 Symposium. We talk about the role of the larger community in dispute resolution processes. What is the role of the community to speak values into a conflict? How should rights be reflected at the table? Let us know what you think @overconflict Find Aaron Lyons online at Just Outcomes Talk Soon.
What is the Role of Identity in Conflict?
November 06, 2018 11:00 - 4 minutes - 6.2 MBThis short bonus episode features our chat with Dr. John Radford at the ADRBC 2018 Symposium. We focus on identity as a layer of conflict that is often overlooked. How are you seeing identity impacting conflict? Let us know @overconflict Find Dr. John Radford online at Transpectives Talk Soon.
Episode 34 - Indigenous Law with Val Napoleon
October 30, 2018 13:09 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBJoin us this week as we explore the concepts of Indigenous Law in Canada. Val takes us through the role of stories in rebuilding the body of indigenous law, the importance of laws for indigenous communities and how being a multijurisdictional country can work. "They need to consider and conceptualize indigenous law as law. And when they have questions about indigenous law it would be helpful to ask themselves if they would ask thayt same question of Canadian Law. And if not,why not?" J...
What else is possible?
October 23, 2018 10:00 - 6 minutes - 9.39 MBThis short bonus episode features our chat with Evelyn Zellerer at the ADRBC 2018 Symposium. We explore the relationship between mediation and restorative justice. This feels like the beginning of a conversation. If you would like us to continue it let us know @overconflict You can find out more about Evelyn Zellerer at Peace of the Circle or @RJcircles
033 - Civility with Rhea Settles
October 16, 2018 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this episode we explore the concept of Civility with Rhea Settles and the work she has done as an educator and mediator to transform workplaces. Rhea is the originator of Civility Mediation and Facilitation. We explore civility, bullying and oppression. What would it take for people to willfully share the space? Civility: Being mindful of what you do, what you say, write and make decisions in an effort to cause no harm. Rankism Robert Fuller Colin Kaepernick James Comey EEOC ...
Can Mediators Be Political?
October 09, 2018 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBThis short bonus episode features our chat with Patricia Lane at the ADRBC 2018 Symposium. We talk about politics, electoral reform, inclusion and activism. Unsurprisingly we raise a lot more questions that we answer. You can find Patricia Lane online www.patricialane.bc.ca or @patricialane17
032 - Legal Technology and Access to Justice
October 02, 2018 12:51 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBWhat role could technology play in Access to Justice? This week we are joined by Miguel Willis and Simon Boehme to explore the relationship between Access to Justice and Legal Technology. How are Social Justice and Access to Justice related? What steps can we take to ensure that we build inclusive technology? The blog post we keep referring to was written by Miguel in March 2018 and is one of the catalysts for having this conversation: "Technology to Improve Access to Justice" Fallacy ...
We are back for a new season
September 25, 2018 10:00 - 6 minutes - 8.71 MBWe are back and excited get some of the episodes we recorded last Spring out to you! Did you count how many times we said "exciting" in this episode? Engage with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. @overconflict Coming this Fall And when they have questions about Indigenous Law, it would be really helpful if they would ask themselves if they would ask that same question of Canadian Law. - Val Napoleon Access to Justice Technology cannot be built in a lab. - Simon Boehme I s...
ADR Alberta Symposium 2018
April 26, 2018 22:00 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBThis is a little podacst extra looking toward the ADR Alberta Symposium taking place May 15-16 in Edmonton, Alberta. Gilbert VanNes and Paul Conway join us to chat about what to expect at the Symposium and some of the sessions they are excited about. More information on the symposium available at https://www.adralberta.com/2018-ADR-Symposium We'd love to hear if you attend and what your reflections are. Let us know @overconflict Talk Soon!
031 - NWDR 2018 Reflections
March 31, 2018 04:34C.D. and Amanda spent 2 days at the NWDR. We chat about some of the theme we noticed, ideas that excited us and some of the really interesting experiences. NWDR Conference James Loewen Blog Post Yuki Matsuno - OTC Episode 18 - Neutrality Rhea Settles Roshan Danesh - OTC Episode 7 - Unity Based Mediation Aaron Lyons Blog Post Chenhao Tan - Winning Arguments Nina Meierding Conflict Intervention Service Interested in seeing some of the LiCRSH Photos check out the PignPot...
031 - NWDR 2018 Reflections
March 31, 2018 04:34C.D. and Amanda spent 2 days at the NWDR. We chat about some of the theme we noticed, ideas that excited us and some of the really interesting experiences. NWDR Conference James Loewen Blog Post Yuki Matsuno - OTC Episode 18 - Neutrality Rhea Settles Roshan Danesh - OTC Episode 7 - Unity Based Mediation Aaron Lyons Blog Post Chenhao Tan - Winning Arguments Nina Meierding Conflict Intervention Service Interested in seeing some of the LiCRSH Photos check out the PignPot...
030 - Spotlight on Process Management with Gordon Sloan
March 22, 2018 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBThis week is the final episode in the Reinforcing Foundations series we explore Process Management with Gordon Sloan. We get into the details of this complex and difficult question and find insights to help you prepare yourself and your clients for success. ADR Education Bernie Mayer - The Dynamics of Conflict Resolution Find Gordon Sloan online here Our challenge for you is to actively focus on Process Management this week. What are you noticing? Let us know on Facebook or twitter....
029 - Spotlight on Assertiveness with Dr. Mike Talbot
March 15, 2018 21:29 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBThis week we are joined by Dr. Mike Talbot to explore Assertiveness and its role in process management. This is part 5 in our series designed to reinvigorate our core conflict resolution skills. UK Mediation Gestalt Theory Marshall Rosenberg - Non-violent Communication 4 step assertion sequence 1. When you do... 2. I feel or think... 3. I would like... 4. So that we can... Our challenge for you is to actively focus on Assertiveness this week. Let us know how you are doing o...
028 - Spotlight on Boundaries with Lorraine Segal
March 09, 2018 22:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBThis week we are joined by Lorraine Segal to explore boundaries. This is part 4 of our series designed to Reinvigorate some of our core Conflict Resolution skills. In this episode we try to answer these 2 big questions. How do I figure out what my boundaries should be? and What do I do when boundaries are violated? Adam Kahane - If you aren't part of the problem, you can't be part of the solution The Long Path to Immediate Forgiveness - Blog Post by Lorraine Stand Up, Speak Out, again...
027 - Spotlight on Reframing with Stephanie Grunze-Swanson
February 27, 2018 19:28 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBThis week we continue our series to reinvigorate our conflict resolution skills with a focus on reframing. We explore the techniques, ideas and spaces where reframes can be used to shift dialogue with Stephanie Grunze-Swanson. Rapid City Community Conversations Tammy Lenksi's Podcast - The Space Between Our challenge for you is to actively focus on Reframing this week. If you hear a bold statement on the radio or out in the world, challenge yourself to reframe it, even just in your hea...
026 - Spotlight on Effective Questions with Cinnie Noble
February 13, 2018 07:01 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBWelcome to the second episode in our 6 week series designed to reinvigorate some of our core conflict resolution skills This week we are exploring the keys to good questions with Cinnie Noble. We discuss why questions are so important to the resolution process and how we can ask better questions. Cinnie's Book - Conflict Mastery: Questions to Guide You David Whyte - Sometimes "Questions that have no right to go away." Michael Bungay Stanier - Awe Questions: And What Else Find C...
025 - Spotlight on Paraphrasing with Luke Wiesner
January 25, 2018 12:00 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBWelcome to the first episode in our 6 week series designed to reinvigorate some of our core conflict resolution skills. This week we are joined by Luke Wiesner from the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center to explore the power of Paraphrasing, find ways to practice in everyday life and gain greater insight into its use. Our #Foundations18 challenge for you is to actively focus on Paraphrasing this week. We will be posting articles each morning and reflective questions each evening on facebo...
Reinforcing Foundations Starts in 1 Week
January 18, 2018 18:03 - 1 minute - 1.4 MBHappy 2018! We return next week with a 6 part series Reinforcing Foundations. Each week we are joined by an amazing guest to lead us through a core conflict resolution skill. Its an great opportunity to get back to basics and be reflective on how you use each skill. Explore how to practice each skill in daily life. Follow us on @overconflict on facebook and twitter where we will post articles and reflective questions on the spotlighted skill. Let's practice our skills all together wher...
024 - Curiosity for Better Holidays with Kathy Taberner and Kirsten Taberner Siggins
November 30, 2017 22:24 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBThis week we discuss the power of curiosity to change the dynamics of family gatherings. We speak with Kirsten Taberner Siggins and Kathy Taberner, a mother daughter coaching and writing team, about their experience using curiosity in coaching. They share some strategies and insights to employee with our close relations as we come into the holiday season. Institute of Curiosity Their book is The Power of Curiosity The first 2 chapters are available free online though the Institute of C...
023 - Legal Hackers with Jonathan Askin
November 23, 2017 08:51 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBThis week we explore the application of the 1960s MIT hacker spirit to the legal profession, policy and conflict resolution. Jonathan Askin was an originator of the international Legal Hacker movement and shares his insights on where the movement has come from, some of its accomplishments and hopes for where it might go in the future. WHat is a Hackathon? A hackathon is an intense, really short event where groups come together to collaboratively design usable software programs to address s...
022 - Collaborative Games
November 16, 2017 12:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBOne year after a successful kickstarter campaign, Amanda talks about her experience as a designer with the PignPotato game collective and shares some insights from experimenting with their first game Zombie Fight or Flight. What is a Game Jam? PignPotato Game Collective Zombie Fight of Flight - How to Play Video Kickstarter Visual Artist Rachel Petrovicz Bowen White - Why Normal Isn't Healthy Looking for ideas to use collaborative games. Reach out to the PignPotato Game Collect...
021 - Resilience with Shakeela Begum
November 09, 2017 19:48 - 21 minutes - 30 MBThis week we explore resilience and the ways we can support individuals to increase their ability to handle adversity. Integral Coaching Model Find Shakeela Begum on LinkedIn or Twitter @shakeelabegum
020 - So Sorry! Anatomy of an Apology
November 02, 2017 09:26What make apology sincere and impactful... Aziz Ansari Terry O'Rielly - When Brands Apologize The Age of Persuasion Phyllis Pollack - On Apology Dr. Hariette Lerner Guy Winch - 5 Ingredients of an Effective Apology The Three Apologies analyzed Donald Trump Harvey Weinstein Chris Hemsworth
020 - So Sorry! Anatomy of an Apology
November 02, 2017 09:26What make apology sincere and impactful... Aziz Ansari Terry O'Rielly - When Brands Apologize The Age of Persuasion Phyllis Pollack - On Apology Dr. Hariette Lerner Guy Winch - 5 Ingredients of an Effective Apology The Three Apologies analyzed Donald Trump Harvey Weinstein Chris Hemsworth
019 - Reflections on the ACR Conference 2017
October 19, 2017 09:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MBAmanda attended the Association for Conflict Resolution's 2017 Annual Conference in Addison, Texas Thank you Tammy Lenski and Cinnie Noble for the invitation. Question triggered from Jennifer Kresge's session: What impact does concussion or brain injury have on people's ability to participate in resolution processes? Question triggered from ODR sessions: If confidentiality can not be guaranteed in online dispute resolution, how does that change the resolution process? Thank you to my...
018 - Neutrality with Yuki Matsuno
October 05, 2017 10:05 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBWe explore the concept of neutrality and how it fits into conflict resolution processes. Living Tree Doctrine in Canadian Law Restorative Justice Dr. Evelyn Zellerer - Peace Circles Yuki Matsuno can be found online here at www.yukimatsuno.ca/ Canadian Thanksgiving
017 - Organisational Culture with Pam Schmidt
September 28, 2017 10:24 - 21 minutes - 29 MBDesign Thinking Feedback - Episode 6 with Julie Daum Fundamental Attribution Error Marshall Rosenberg Non-Violent Communication Gervase Bush Are you actively involved in creating your organisation's culture? Let us know @overconflict Find out more about Pam on her website www.pamschmidt.ca
016 - International Peace Day 2017
September 21, 2017 08:15 - 16 minutes - 23 MBTogether for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All International Peace Day is Sept, 21st UN Official Site: www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/ Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary General Thank you to Brav, Ben Zeigler and Poloma for sending us audio. And a big thank you to everyone who chatted with us about these topics over the past few weeks. Shakem Amet Akhet and James Bessenger interview from PBS Race Matters available in the shownotes on our website www.overthinkingconflict.com ...
015 - Acis and Galetea with Debi Wong and Alan Corbishley
September 14, 2017 08:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBAcis and Galetea: A Gender Liberated Opera Performances: Sept 15&16 @ 7:30, Sept. 17 @ 1:30 The Orpheum Annex - 823 Seymour St. Vancouver, BC Baroque Opera Handel Hate Tweeting Doxing #DidoandAneas Les Feluettes Ensemble Nylandia Re:naissance Opera BC Living Arts More about Debi Wong at www.debiwong.com/ More about Alan Corbishley here
014 - Voice of a Child with Bobbi Poushinsky
September 07, 2017 09:35 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBHear the Child Society Find Bobbi Poushinsky online at www.bobbipoushinsky.com Bobbi is headed to Calgary for the national Symposium on Children's Legal Representation: Children's Participation in Justice processes How are you bringing the voices of children into your conflict resolution processes? Tell us @overconflict
013 - But... with Julie Daum
August 31, 2017 09:00 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBThis week we discuss Buts, Ands and Awkwardness with Julie Daum. Robert Rivers Sally Campbell The Pollyanna Principle Improvisational Yes, And was explored by Sharon Sutherland in Episode 9 Want to hear more from Julie? Listen to Episode 6 on feedback Find Julie Daum online here What do you think of buts? How are you helping people hold 2 opposing viewpoints simultaneously? Let us know @overconflict
012 - Reconciliation Beginnings with Roshan Danesh - Part 2
August 25, 2017 18:31 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThis week we continue our conversation with Roshan Danesh as it shifts to explore the Canadian context. Terra Nellius Doctrine of Discovery Social Darwinism Residential School Indian Act British North America Act Section 35 of the Canadian Constitution UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Sections 91 and Section 92 of the Canadian Constitution South African Apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Committee of Canada The Canadian Government announced a se...
011 - Teaching Peace with Roshan Danesh - Part 1
August 17, 2017 10:12 - 17 minutes - 24 MBWe welcome Roshan back to explore the creation of peace based curriculum. Education for Peace Bosnia and Herzegovina How might you go about reinforcing approaches to peace in your day-to-day life? Connect with us @overconflict
010 - Learning from the Stage with Sharon Sutherland
August 10, 2017 09:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBWe explore what we can learn by attending the theatre. Aristotle Love is a Battlefield Martin Dockery Vanessa Quesnell The Girl Who was Raised by Wolverine Face-to-Face by David Williamson New York Peace Institute Tonya Joan Miller - The Story of Os The New Conformity - Story through juggling Edinburough Fringe 70th Anniversary Sharon's Guide to the Vancouver Fringe for Conflict Professionals Find Sharon online at True North Dispute Resolution Are you excited abou...
009 - Conflict Theatre with Sharon Sutherland
August 03, 2017 09:00 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this episode we explore a few ways theatre can be used in conflict resolution. For upcoming Applied Improvisation for Conflict Resolution Training with Sharon Sutherland check out the Creativity Zone Mentioned in this Episode Theatre of the Oppressed Augusto Boal Carrie Gallant Epsiode 003 - Coaching in Conflicts with Carrie Gallant Practicing Democracy was a piece Legislative Theatre with Carrie Gallant Theatre for Living David Diamond Keith Johnstone Applied Impro...
008 - Help People Bring Their Better Selves to Conflict with Tammy Lenski
July 27, 2017 09:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBJoin us in exploring tools, techniques and mind frames to help people bring their best selves to a resolution process. Tammy's Books are: The Conflict Pivot and Make Mediation Your Day Job Jeffrey Kottler Tammy's Blog Post - How to Confront Someone Without Being Confrontational Tammy can be found on the web at www.lenski.com How are you supporting people to bring their best selves to conflict processes? Chat with us @overconflict
007-Unity-Based Mediation with Roshan Danesh
July 20, 2017 09:00 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode we explore the ideas behind Unity-Based Mediation and discuss how conflict is thought about. Has Conflict Resolution Grown Up? - By Hossein B. Danesh and Roshan Danesh Roshan is faculty and co-founder at Education for Peace Mentioned in the Episode William Ury Robert Fisher John Paul Lederach Robert Baruch Bush Joseph Folger Narrative Mediation How are you conceptualising peace and conflict? Chat with us @overconflict
006-Giving Feedback with Julie Daum
July 13, 2017 09:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBKari Boyle's 7 Criteria for Effective Feedback The feedback provider is credible in the eyes of the recipient The feedback provider is trusted by the recipient The feedback is conveyed with good intentions The timing and circumstances of giving the feedback are appropriate The feedback is given in an interactive manner The feedback message is clear The feedback is helpful to the recipient Jan Arden Words Matter: Core Speaker Series October 2016 Find Julie Daum online ...
005 - Narrative Mediation with Gerald Monk, PhD - Part 2
July 06, 2017 09:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode we continue to explore the ideas and techniques of narrative mediation. You can find Gerald Monk on the Web here The book mentioned in the intro: Narrative Mediation: A New Approach to Conflict by Gerald Monk and John Winslade Excerpt available on the Tao Institute Website here People Mentioned in this Episode David Epston Michael White John Winslade How are stories impacting the conflicts you see? Come chat with us @overconflict
004 - Narrative Mediation with Gerald Monk, PhD - Part 1
June 29, 2017 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBThis is Part 1 of a 2 part conversation digging into the ideas and techniques of Narrative Mediation. Gerald Monk can be found on the web www.taosinstitute.net/gerald-monk or at Mediate.com The audio quality in this episode is significantly impacted by being recorded in a bar over beer. Let us know if you think it is worth it @overconflict
003 - Conflict Coaching with Carrie Gallant
June 22, 2017 09:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBTogether we explore Conflict Coaching, the ways in which it can be used and how peacemakers may think about experimenting with it in their own contexts. Carrie can be found at www.gallantsolutionsinc.com Carrie recommended two books for those interested in beginning to explore Conflict Coaching further. Conflict Management Coaching by Cinnie Noble Conflict Coaching by Tricia Jones and Ross Brinckert Where are you using Coaching Skills in your podcast? Chat with us @overconflict
002 - Making Mediation Your Day Job with Tammy Lenski
June 15, 2017 09:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBWe chat with Tammy Lenski about using mediation skills to test niches and grow conflict resolution businesses. Tammy can be found on the web at www.lenski.com How are you using mediation skills to grow your business? Chat with us @overconflict
001 - Hosting the Party and Managing the Meeting with Wendy Lakusta
June 12, 2017 03:41 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBWe chat with Wendy Lakusta about the dual roles of the mediator as Party Host and Meeting Manager. Do you have a different framework for understanding the role of the mediator? Or want to talk more about this one? We would love to hear from you @overconflict
000 - Meet Amanda and C.D.
June 06, 2017 05:57 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBWe introduce ourselves and chat about our ideas and goals for this podcast. C.D. introduces us to the idea of identity wheels. You can see our identity wheel drawings on our website www.overthinkingconflict.com There is laughter! We are excited to talk about mediation, conflict resolution and peacemaking. Chat with us @overconflict