The Expert Podcast

• Conference Announcement
  • Proud to announce participation in the Idaho Mediation Association Conference on September 26-27.
  • Serving on the board of directors for close to a year.
• About the Idaho Mediation Association
  • An excellent regional conference for certified and licensed mediators.
  • A robust and productive organization dedicated to achieving great results in the mediation industry.
• Featured Speakers and Topics
  • Panel discussions on:
    • Managing power differentials in mediation
    • Transforming blame into empathy (Speaker: Lorraine Agar)
    • Nonviolent communication
    • The use of AI in mediation
    • Addressing workplace bullying through mediation
• Keynote Presentation
  • Speaking on the topic: "The Top Seven Objections to Mediation and How to Overcome Them."
  • Highlighting common misconceptions that lead disputants to resist mediation.
  • Emphasizing the advantages of mediation over litigation, including cost-effectiveness and quicker resolution.
• Importance of Mediation
  • Mediation is underutilized, leading to unnecessary legal costs and prolonged disputes.
  • Encouragement to consider mediation for:
    • Court cases
    • Family law disputes
    • Legal disputes
    • Employment issues
• Benefits of Mediation
  • Voluntary process allowing participants to maintain control over their outcomes.
  • Opportunities for shuttle diplomacy, enabling separate discussions without direct confrontation.
  • Participants can walk away from proposed resolutions, unlike court mandates.
• Conference Participation
  • Open invitation for anyone interested to attend the conference.
  • Registration information is available in the link below.
• Theme of the Conference
  • "The Power and Influence of Mediation" - focusing on how mediation empowers individuals to influence their outcomes and futures.
• Further Engagement
  • Invitation to viewers to leave questions or comments below the video.
  • Opportunity for live one-on-one consultations with licensed experts in various fields, including mediation, investigations, insurance, and business development.
• Call to Action
  • Encourage listeners to utilize the link below for consultations and to engage with the content.