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ORIGINAL BLOG POST https://lmipodcast.com/ep261-america-in-therapy-with-psychotherapist-phyllis-leavitt-ma/ Join Phyllis Leavitt as she diagnoses the collective mental illness of the "American Family" and outlines six steps crucial to repairing relationships in the US, especially by driving home the need to shift from a win-lose mindset to a win-win paradigm to heal societal divides.

Original Blog Post: https://lmipodcast.com/ep260-uncommon-child-custody-and-child-support-orders-orders-with-dannielle-simms/ In "Uncommon Child Custody and Child Support Orders," Attorney Mac Pierre-Louis is joined by co-host Dannielle Simms of The Simms Law Group, PLLC, to discuss unique or less common child custody and child support orders. Dannielle, a family law attorney with over a decade of experience, shares insights based on her extensive career in Harris County and surrounding regions, including: -an explanation of 50/50 custody;-misconceptions that equate equal custody with the elimination of child support obligations;-various ways 50/50 custody can be structured;-how effective arrangements require parents to live close to each other to avoid disrupting school routines;-how custody arrangements and child support are independent of one another contrary to popular opinion; and -how even with a 50/50 arrangement, child support may still be required, particularly in cases of significant income disparity.The discussions rounds out with by touching on the ever-so-popular, but controversial "right of first refusal."

Original Blog Post: https://lmipodcast.com/ep259-russia-v-ukraine-legal-questions-with-andy-semotiuk/ Attorney Andy Semotiuk of the Pace Law Firm, and contributing author for Forbes, returned with his extensive experience in international and immigration law to discuss the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has not only dominated global headlines, but also raised numerous legal questions that go beyond the battlefield. This conversation delves into the history and legal framework governing the conflict, including a discussion about war crimes, how the conflict extends beyond Ukraine, and how it impacts global human rights and the rule of law.

Original Blog Post https://lmipodcast.com/ep258-can-i-get-my-green-card-if-i-collected-public-assistance/ Attorney Mac Pierre-Louis and immigration lawyer Samuel Aguocha discuss whether receiving public assistance affects a person's eligibility for a U.S. green card. Samuel explains that despite concerns, collecting public assistance does not automatically disqualify someone from getting their green card or citizenship, provided that the individual didn't obtain the benefits fraudulently. Samuel also discusses the impact of immigration law changes and emphasize the importance of consulting legal professionals for personalized advice.Top Keywords During this Chat:Green Card,Public Assistance,Immigration Law,Legal Advice,Citizenship,Food Stamps,Fraud,U.S. Residency,Immigration Attorney,Legal Consultation,

Original Blog Link: https://lmipodcast.com/ep257-eb-5-investor-visas-what-is-it-with-andy-semotiuk/In this video, Attorney Andy Semotiuk, an experienced immigration lawyer based in Toronto, Canada, but who is also licensed to practice law in the US, joined Mac Pierre-Louis to discuss the EB-5 Visa program, which aims to bring investment money to the U.S. and create jobs. Semotiuk explains the investment requirements, job creation criteria, and the steps for obtaining permanent residency for investors and their families.

Visit Original blog link here: In our latest episode of the Lawyers and Mediators International Show and Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Stephen Gregory, an experienced attorney, mediator, and arbitrator. The discussion was centered around Stephen's intriguing ideas for Supreme Court reform, as outlined in his blog post titled "A Modest Proposal for Supreme Court Reform." Stephen Gregory, who has a diversified background in law, mediation, and arbitration, shared his insights on the current composition and functioning of the U.S. Supreme Court, while highlighting key issues such as the lack of diversity—geographic, educational, and religious—among the current justices. Gregory proposes a "re-imagination" of the court by expanding its size in a way that diffuses the excessive focus on individual justices, mitigates potential improprieties, and lessens political and social pressures on the court, all while enabling the court to handle more cases efficiently. For more insights from Stephen, visit GregoryLawFirm.us. Other Links Discussed: https://gregorylawfirm.us/a-modest-proposal-for-supreme-court-reform/ https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Winter-Rain-Steven-Gregory/dp/0985992816 A Modest Proposal https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1080/1080-h/1080-h.htm

Sherell Carter of JusticebyCarter.com joined Mac of MacPierreLouis.com discusses the following: To Lawyer up or not When Dealing with the Child Support Office

Sherell Carter of JusticebyCarter.com joined Mac of MacPierreLouis.com discusses the following: Should Fathers Put Themselves on Child Support?

Sherell Carter of JusticebyCarter.com joined Mac of MacPierreLouis.com discusses the following: Pros and Cons of 50-50 Custody

In this episode of the Lawyers and Mediators International Show (LMIPodcast.com), hosts Mac Pierre-Louis of MacPierreLouis.com and Thomas G. Giglione of WeAgreeMediators.com, interview Dr. Megan Ma from Stanford Law School - Law.Stanford.edu. They discuss the integration of AI in the legal profession, focusing on supervisory AI agents, legal NLP, and the challenges of training generative AI with experiential legal knowledge. Dr. Ma elaborates on ethical considerations, privacy concerns, and the future impact of AI on legal workflows. She also shares insights into her projects, such as the MA negotiation simulator, and underscores the importance of human-machine collaboration in advancing legal practice.

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The Don't Pick the Scab Podcast by David M. Webb had no Attorney and Mediator Mac Pierre-Louis of the LMIPodcast.com. The episode, which aired June 8, 2024 is being republished on the LMIPodcast YouTube Channel by permission.

Gina Kunadian of GinaKunadian.com, and who is the host of the Shine Within Podcast, joined Mac Pierre-Louis of MacPierreLouis.com, to share her personal story of beating alcoholism and her current work as a women's alcohol-free sobriety coach. Gina's story of recovering from alcoholism, and overcoming its many challenges, including its physical, emotional, and legal challenges, stands as a reminder that anyone can bounce back after pain and loss. Gina's anecdotes about how alcohol dependency impacted her parent-child and co-parenting relationships illustrate that alcohol abuse by parents unsurprisingly leads to the courthouse. Listen to Gina's inspiring story of recovery through faith, hope, and love and how she now leads others to overcome alcohol dependency by re-investing in their mind, body, and spirt. See Excerpt and resource materials links below videos. ORIGINAL BLOG POST: https://lmipodcast.com/ep-246-alcoholism-family-law-with-alcohol-free-sobriety-coach-gina-kunadian-of-ginakunadian-com/ MENTIONED NBC NEWSARTICLE - More Women in the U.S. are drinking themselves to death, research finds. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/women-us-are-drinking-death-research-finds-rcna96848 LINKS TO MENTIONED BOOKS & RESOURCES Becoming You: A Guide To Designing A Life You Love by Rebecca Cafiero https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-You-Guide-Designing-Life/dp/B08BQYV3SD The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer https://www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379 You Had Me At No by Sheryl Green https://www.amazon.com/You-Had-Me-Boundaries-Relationships-ebook/dp/B0CB4XGS38 Women's 50 Best Sobriety Podcasts on FeedSpot: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/womens_sobriety_podcasts/

In this episode, Texas Attorney Dannielle Simms of Simmslawgroup.com joined Mac Pierre-Louis of MacPierreLouis.com to discuss the topic of serving someone who cannot be found. The dialog discusses the importance of due process and the role of attorneys ad litem in ensuring proper notice and justice in legal proceedings, despite the extra costs involved. They also discuss the importance of lawyers in navigating legal issues, highlighting the challenges of locating individuals and emphasizing the value of seeking legal assistance for when needing service by alternative means. ORIGINAL BLOG POST: https://lmipodcast.com/ep-245-how-do-i-serve-someone-i-cannot-find-with-attorney-dannielle-simms-of-simmslawgroup-com/NOW ON

Attorney Yasmin Kutty of the KuttyLawFirm.com stopped by to discuss Witness Preparation in Family Court. A Board Certified Family Law Attorney with 2 decades of legal experience, Yasmin gives tips to help litigants work with their lawyers to prepare for testifying before a judge or jury.

In this episode, Texas Attorney Dannielle Simms of Simmslawgroup.com joined Mac Pierre-Louis of Macpierrelouis.com to community property in Texas divorces, as defined in Texas Family Code Section 3.002. They discussed the nuances of community property and related concepts in Texas family law during divorce proceedings, clarifying misconceptions about property division and debt responsibilities, and emphasizing the importance of financial transparency in marriages.

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Thomas G. Giglione of WeAgreeMediators.com joined Mac of MacPierreLouis.com to discuss artificial intelligence, decision trees, and applying the power of ChatGPT to resolving conflicts.

In this video we unbox a webcam that helps connect those communicating virtually, especially mediators needing to account for the tech barriers that degrade eye-to-eye communications. Original blog article here: https://lmipodcast.com/the-power-of-eye-contact-in-online-mediations-enhancing-your-zoom-interactions-through-the-eye-to-eye-cam-3-webcam/ Watch after-use impressions video on LMITrainings.com here: https://lmitrainings.com/articles/lesson-eyetoeye-communication-eye-eye-cam-3-review Links: Product: https://www.eyetoeyecam.com/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/IYOFINE-Suction-Positive-Connection-Conferencing/dp/B0C5MKNS7Y

France-based Luke Archer, creator of Verbal Aikido (verbalaikido.org), discussed with Dr. Barbara Manousso (manousso.us) and Mac Pierre-Louis (macpierrelouis.com) the conflict resolution concepts found in Verbal Aikido. Topics like posturing, empathy, de-escalation, are points that come up. Learn more about how martial arts intersects with interpersonal communications. Links: https://www.verbalaikido.org/ https://www.verbalaikido.org/discover-verbal-aikido/

Jeff Aresty of Internetbar.org chatted with Mac Pierre-Louis (macpierrelouis.com) to discuss for Cyberweek (odr.info), and also the story of The Internet Bar and its many projects since 2005, which helps promote a justice layer of the internet. Learn more about what IBO is; -why we need a global justice system; -how the internet promotes accessibility to justice in web 3.0 -what does the future hold in your perspective when it comes to this movement. Links: https://www.internetbar.org/ https://odr.info/ YouTube Full Interview: https://youtu.be/BJNc8-BX0Is YouTube Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/k_1-iZF-eOY

Mediator Ken Sande, founder of RW360.org discusses faith based methods for resolving conflict, especially societal or global conflicts involving ethnic rivalries and conflicts. The creator of "Relational Wisdom", Ken appears with Mac (macpierrelouis.com) and Sheryl Jackson-Matthews, President of Houston's Association for Conflict Resolution (ACRHouston.org) and delves into a much needed conversation of our time. YouTube video https://youtu.be/TmvsQl87hOg

A follow-up to the first video at https://youtu.be/dbpmyUPHU2s?si=wUAOfaZ4RTwefcB6 with Lawyer, Mediator, & Author Hesha Abrams of HoldingTheCalm.com, who joins Mac of Macpierrelouis.com on LMIPodast.com to discuss the war in Israel and give further precedent to the role Saudi Arabia could play in helping resolve the conflict. Original blog post article coming soon. #isreaelihamasconflict#conflictresolution Watch on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/WRf2N_mV3IU

On the show, Mediator Ken Sande, founder of RW360.org discusses "relational wisdom" and how it helps separated or divorced co-parents needing to maintain peace while raising their kids from separate homes. With Mac (macpierrelouis.com) and Sheryl Jackson-Matthews, President of Houston's Association for Conflict Resolution (ACRHouston.org). Watch YouTube video: https://youtu.be/yAfC6z9-GoQ

Mediator Ken Sande, founder of RW360.org stopped by to discuss "Relational Wisdom" with Mac (macpierrelouis.com) and Sheryl Jackson-Matthews, President of Houston's Association for Conflict Resolution (ACRHouston.org), and how Relational Wisdom goes further than "emotional intelligence," known commonly to conflict resolution professionals as EI. Not just for mediators, this episode gives all of us, Christians and non-Christians alike, another framework for understanding how to take more preventative approaches to conflicts before they arise in our personal relationships.

Lawyer, Mediator, & Author Hesha Abrams of ⁠HoldingTheCalm.com⁠ joins Mac on the ⁠LMIPodcast.com⁠ to discuss the war in Israel and share her thoughts on one surprising way to quickly resolve the conflict. She also shares⁠ FriendsofLibi.org⁠, a non-profit volunteer organization raising funds to help buy bulletproof vests for soldiers of Israel's Shaldag Unit who are helping defend the innocent (⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaldag_Unit⁠).

ACR President Sheryl Jackson-Matthews stopped by to catch up about ACRHouston.org, the professional organization for mediators in the Houston, TX area. Part of ACR International. Conflict is pervasive in our society, especially interpersonal conflict. Learn more about how ACRHouston can help, and how Conflict Resolution Month is being recognized through one local organization: Sam Houston State University.

Doug Noll of DougNoll.com is back, this time to help parents gain the knowledge they need to work together over their kids after separation or divorce.

Sherell Carter of JusticebyCarter.com discusses with Mac of MacPierrelouis.com TX statutory factors courts can consider when deciding whether the guideline child support amount is unfair. See the statute here in section 154.123 https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.154.htm

Sherell Carter of JusticebyCarter.com and Mac Pierre-Louis of Macpierrelouis.com discusses the "custody" vs. "conservatorship" difference in Texas Family Law and out of court resolutions parents can make over their kids.

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Lawyer, mediator, business woman, veteran, mom, and now podcast co-host Sherell Carter of JusticebyCarter.com brings new insights into how to "change the narrative" from the past and grow to achieve dreams. Appealing to First Generation & Non- Traditional Law Students, Newly Licensed Attorneys as Well as Those Considering Entering in the Legal Profession. Let Discuss Barriers, Conflicts Around Those Barriers, and Achieving a Resolution

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A discussion with Pavel Mischenko on the impact of birth order when dealing with interpersonal conflict later in life.

A discussion with Pavel Mischenko on leadership personalities.

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Dr Michael Leach being a guest of Dr Barbara Manousso of Manousso.us and Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com and talks how the psychological assessments can help in mediation. He discusses different approaches and different types of roles, which can be present in mediation to represent the child (amicus, evaluator) and what benefits it brings to mediation.

In this video Tye Bourdony of cfmediationcenter.com together with Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com are explaining if mediation is mandatory in divorces in different jurisdictions (including Florida, Texas and Poland). They explain what issues pertaining to divorce can be mediated (like parenting plans, property settlements) and whether it is better to do mediation before or after filing for divorce.

Tye Bourdony of cfmediationcenter.com and Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com present different aspects of whether bullying can take place in mediation at all and what if it does.  They go through how a mediator can stop a bully and present how you can trust a mediator will not allow that you are bullied.  This video explains how a caucus mediation work and why it can be effective in preventing or stopping attempts of bullying and what other tools a good mediator has to make parties feel safe in mediation and free from the threat of bullying.

Mac Pierre-Louis and Natalia Olowska-Czajka of OlowskaPierre.com talk with Tye Bourdoney of CPLSPA.com to explain why a mediator can be trusted by both parties to the conflict, even if a particular mediator is indicated by the other party or this party's attorney. They are also showing how to choose a mediator yourself if you do not have a clue how to do it, showing the mediators' directory available at InstantMediations.com. Mediators are not biased and they are not there to judge any of the parties. Mediators need to be transparent to the parties of who they are and what they do in the mediation process and on top any circumstance which might raise doubt as to the mediator's neutrality and impartiality should be disclosed by the mediator at the very beginning of the mediation.  There are also safeguards in mediation to ensure that mediator can be trusted, such as its confidentiality and the fact that it is voluntary throughout the entire process. Lastly, mediators are bound by the law, the ethical rules and the contracts they enter into with the parties.

Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com in conversation with Fran Brochstein (FamilyLaw4u.com) about the family conflicts which can arise with the ageing of our loved ones - moms, dads, grandmas, grandads, uncles and aunts, brothers and sisters. Handling such a situation with dignity and gentleness requires skills which can be offered by a family mediator specializing in elderly care mediations. Such a mediation may engage a few generations yet assures that a tailored made solution is reached when it comes to the care of family members and covering the costs of it.

Fran Brochstein of FamilyLaw4U.com and Tye Bourdony of CPLSPA.com joined Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com to discuss emotions in mediations.  They explain in simple words and show practical examples of how a good mediator can create a safe place for the mediating parties, even if difficult emotions come into play.  It's not just about showing empathy or allowing parties to vent - it is also about leading them through understanding the emotions and making the parties at ease with whatever they are going through to help them reach an agreement. Amongst practical solutions, Douglas Noll's concepts of emotional validation, deep listening and de-escalation are being mentioned (see another video on this podcast with Doug Noll: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzDQYVc_dtI) as well as some other tools available to mediators, like caucus mediation (placing the parties in different rooms to mediate separately), working closer on improving communication between the parties or simply taking a break.

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Rev. Tope Popoola (topepopoola.com.ng) as a guest of Dr. Manousso (manousso.us) and Natalia and Mac (OlowskaPierre.com) talks about leadership based on Rev. Tope Popoola's two books: "Lead as you go" (which is about to be published) and "Leadership is for the dead" (already available for purchase).  Out of his own experience in life and as a minister, Rev. Popoola states credible and understandable principles of leadership which are often misunderstood.  He starts with an assertion that the society blames the leaders for a lot of things -  not realizing or perhaps forgetting that the leaders themselves are the products of this very society (in Rev. Popoola's words: "The system produces the leaders after their own kind"). This shows a crucial characteristic of leadership which we need to keep in mind always - the leaders are  poisoned by the same problems that the society is - and this can be traced in the previous work and service of the leaders. So the leaders come to their offices with the experience gained in this very society - yet on top, the power has the ability to amplify the real self of a man, bringing new traits and strengthening the pervious mistakes and errors.  However, the key to good leadership is to understand that leadership is a service to others, not a way for fulfilling one's ego and as such it needs to embrace the sacrifice. Hence Rev. Popoola speaks about "the dead" - as a lot egoistic traits and myths need to die before a good leader is created.   Leadership is therefore the ability to take responsibility for the outcomes and consequences.  Also, you can't give what you do not have. The virtues the leader wishes to offer should arise in this leader first and only then can be given to the society.  Therefore integrity is such a vital feature in any leader and makes them authentic and easy to follow and identify with.   As power is the ability to influence people to make them do the desired things, the leader using the power needs to be service minded and community oriented and willing to act, to do things that others are not willing to do. And when these things are done - accept the responsibility for the outcomes.  LINKS: https://books2read.com/ap/nzM75p/Tope-Popoola https://books2read.com/b/4NjMKG  https://www.facebook.com/lifempower/  https://twitter.com/topheritage?lang=en   https://ng.linkedin.com/in/tope-popoola-clc-cmt-fimc-cmc-b89b35a

Hank Moore of HankMoore.com is being the guest of Dr. Barbara Manousso (manousso.us) with Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com. In his widely recognised work as a business consultant not only did Hank work with the most important business entities and chains but also worked with the top figures in the music world. He had the chance to speak to Elvis Presley and obtain some interesting answers to his queries, he had a chance to interview the Beatles and hear All You Need is Love long before it became a slogan popularised by them based on the song.   Hank explains the truths of the music world, explains how the conflicts get resolved there and what they build upon, shares some fascinating insights about the people and pop culture. His book "Pop Music Legends" leads the reader through 100 years of changes in the musical industry, going backstage and showing interesting stories of the most famous music performers of all times, including, apart from those already mentioned, Frank Sinatra and Beyonce. The book goes also through genres and changes in the music world. More can be found in Hank Moore’s “Big Picture of Business” series (books 1-2-3-4) (nominated for the Pulitzer Prize). LINKS: http://www.hankmoore.com/ http://www.facebook.com/hank.moore.10 http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=43004647&trk=tab_pro

Hank Moore of HankMoore.com is being the guest of Dr. Barbara Manousso (manousso.us)  with Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com. In his widely recognised work as a business consultant not only did Hank work with the most important business entities and chains but also worked with the top figures in the music world. He had the chance to speak to Elvis Presley and obtain some interesting answers to his queries, he had a chance to interview the Beatles and hear All You Need is Love long before it became a slogan popularised by them based on the song.   In his book "Pop Music Legends" he leads the reader through 100 years of changes in the musical industry, going backstage and showing interesting stories of the most famous music performers of all times, including, apart from those already mentioned, Frank Sinatra and Beyonce. The book goes also through genres and changes in the music world. More can be found in Hank Moore’s “Big Picture of Business” series (books 1-2-3-4) (nominated for the Pulitzer Prize). LINKS: http://www.hankmoore.com/ http://www.facebook.com/hank.moore.10 http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=43004647&trk=tab_pro

Rev. Tope Popoola (topepopoola.com.ng) as a guest of Dr. Manousso (manousso.us) and Natalia and Mac (OlowskaPierre.com) explains the secrets of the customer relationship management for mediators. In his  latest book (Customer Relationship Management, Rules of Engagement) Rev. Popoola shares concepts checked out in practice in his own life as a customer and coach, to shift the perspective of any business to the proper core of it, which is not making money but serving the customer. His thoughts shared in this video make us aware that it is the customer who pays our salaries and that pay comes as a reward for the value we give. And since we serve our customers in every business, also as mediators and attorneys, we need to satisfy our customers' needs in the most fulfilling manner, and especially focusing on their emotions.   He expands on the concept of the brand and how visual identification gives us the first distinction, which in terms of value is a promise of what they can get. Yet then come the next steps - expectation based on the brand and the first contact and then the real experience - which ultimately leads to perception - which becomes the reality of being served by the business.  An crucial part in this entire process plays good communication - which in fact is the ability to connect with the customer and in other words is all about how we make our customers feel. We need to remember, that every customer decision is based on their emotions, and if these emotions are positive and if we avoid being perceived as just selling something to the customer - we should be successful and our pay should be in place without discussion. Being aware of these steps is a key to taking care of the customers the way which creates a value - and the value gives the reward - which is the ultimate step of the customer relationship management and the economical purpose of the existence of the business.

Hank Moore of HankMoore.com is being the guest of Dr. Barbara Manousso (manousso.us)  with Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com. In his widely recognised work as a business consultant Hank found certain truths regarding the crises and shows the challenges and opportunities they bring, including the ones connected with Covid-19.   He presents business trends, challenges and opportunities that will affect the business going forward and shows some interesting business aspects of the new after-Covid reality. He is now working on a book which will describe the consequences of Covid-19 for the businesses and the trends resulting from it. More can be found in Hank Moore’s “Big Picture of Business” series (books 1-2-3-4) (nominated for the Pulitzer Prize). LINKS: http://www.hankmoore.com/ http://www.facebook.com/hank.moore.10 http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=43004647&trk=tab_pro

Dr. Angela Miller of mediationnikan.com in conversation with Natalia and Mac of olowskapierre.com discuss the necessity of bringing mediation skills to schools to educate children as young as 13 years of age till they are adults (8 grade till 12 grade).  The time of adolescence is crucial when learning to resolve conflicts in an amicable manner as these are the moments when the children are appreciating of their peers' views more than those of the adults, like teachers and parents.  Teaching mediation skills to the youngsters not only enables them to solve the conflicts by themselves but also equips them with the skills they will take outside of the classroom - like active listening, avoiding prejudice and understanding and accepting differences. It also produces the effect of calming down stressful situations in the school territory and outside of it in any peer groups leading to better anger management and improving social skills. Angela shows how this should be the mediator's initiative as part of their community service and how it will benefit long term the individuals themselves and their environment: families, communities, workplaces.

Monika Perkowska talks about children in divorce.

Tye Bourdony shares thoughts on being neutral in mediation.

Hear Dr. Manousso share what the heart of mediation is truly all about.

Dr. Barbara Manousso's (http://manousso.us ) guest Dr. LaVena Wilkins (https://peacefromconflict.com/)  presents a fresh and insightful view on solving conflicts in the workplace in the post pandemic world, joining the discussion with Mac Pierre-Louis & Natalia Olowska-Czajka of https://olowskapierre.com. Dr. LaVena Wilkin shows how conflicts in general give an opportunity to change through open, honest and courageous communication. First condition though - you must engage in the conflict and not avoid it. There are some rules to solving the conflicts via this sort of communication: 1. being respectful 2. listening to other people's perspectives and thus build trust and a safe workplace. In the post pandemic world what helps a lot is mindfulness - being hyperaware of our emotional reactions and understanding that we would not have a conflict if we were not emotionally engaged in this particular issue ourselves. LINKS: https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783110746365/html?lang=en https://peacefromconflict.com/

Dr. Barbara Manousso (https://manousso.us ) and her guest Dr. Neil Katz (https://neilkatzconsulting.com ) with Mac Pierre-Louis & Natalia Olowska-Czajka of https://olowskapierre.com speak about the ombuds and their role in conflict solving. Dr. Neil Katz gives a definition of what an organizational ombuds is by giving the main features of such a post:  an informal, independent, neutral person acting in confidentiality to resolve disputes and address concerns of the employees or group of employees. What an ombuds can do is not just address a particular issue but also listen to the worries of an employee, resulting from e.g. burnout or lack of satisfaction at work trying to remedy it. The range of actions of an ombuds in the organizational space is huge and the sky seems to be the limit for it - starting from informal visits to learn about the problem, through facilitating meetings (also in the form of caucus), up to group interventions. Dr. Neil Katz presents some practical examples and how such an institution     can be more effective than trying to seek a solution via the HR departments.

Hosts: Mac-Arthur Pierre-Louis & Natalia Olowska-Czajka of https://olowskapierre.com Co-Hosts: Dr. Barbara Manousso of https://manousso.us Guest: Dr. LaVena Wilkins of https://peacefromconflict.com/ YouTube Podcast: https://youtu.be/dSzmW-0-6E4

Although the phrase “MeToo” was created in 2006 by activist Tarana Burke, it didn’t become apart of America’s vocabulary until 2017 when actress Alyssa Milano encouraged those who have experienced sexual harassment or assault at work to post their stories on social media using #MeToo. So now post 5 years since we have this term in use, it brought certain consequences into a lot of people's lives.   Brett Lovett of https://familyreconcile.com in conversation with Mac and Natalia of https://OlowskaPierre.com discuss the pros and cons and how to prevent sexual harassment at the work place. LINKS: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/me-too-five-years-later-1235228665/ https://www.deseret.com/2022/9/29/23373536/how-americans-feel-about-viral-metoo-5-years-after-pew-research-poll-believe-all-women Watch Here On YouTube: https://youtu.be/2bEDvrgZbX4 Instant Mediations' BlogPost: https://instantmediations.com/metoo-movement-5-years-later-did-it-fail/

Watch here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jQpQzASNUN0 Podcast Hosts: Mac & Natalia ~ https://OlowskaPierre.com Contributing Guest Federico Vasoli ~ https://dmtvglobal.com/ 

Watch here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PJS7At_pivk    Podcast Hosts: Mac & Natalia ~ https://OlowskaPierre.com   Contributing Guests:                                       {1} Traci L. Ahart ~ https://hellonheelsmediation.com                                          {2} Fran Brochstein ~ https://familylaw4u.com 

Podcast Hosts: Mac & Natalia of https://OlowskaPierre.com Contributing Guest: Traci L. Ahart of https://hellonheelsmediation.com LINKS: {1} https://www.facebook.com/traci.l.ahart {2} https://wanderingsoulsmedia.pic-time.com/-hohannualluncheon2022/gallery Watch here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kQRMIIm_PkY

Federico Vasoli of https://dmtvglobal.com speaks with Natalia and Mac of https://OlowskaPierre.com about the fundamentals of the Arbitration Clause and what to take into account when drafting it in addition to what role it plays in dispute resolutions.   Arbitration, being one of the methods of ADR {alternative dispute resolution}, is a way to resolve your legal disputes outside of court.    Because of its multiple benefits, the Arbitration Clause is absolutely advisable to have present in the contract; hence the paramount reason why it's so important to conscientiously plan ahead and draft it together with the contract.   An Arbitration Clause can indicate a particular existing court or be a Clause for an ad hoc court - invented and arranged for by the parties.    The business relationships as it brings flexibility to the possible conflict resolution, enabling for instance to have a multi-step clause, e.g. addressing a specific court for specific types of claims.   Link (s): https://iccwbo.org/dispute-resolution-services/arbitration/arbitration-clause/   Visit our Blog: https://instantmediations.com/drafting-the-arbitration-clause-to-help-resolve-conflicts/  ||  https://instantmediations.com/blog Watch here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B8BsUdaNls8

Dr. Barbara Manousso’s (http://manousso.us) featured guest Hank Moore (http://HankMoore.com) discusses The Modern Workforce with Mac Pierre-Louis & Natalia Olowska-Czajka of https://olowskapierre.com Hank Moore starts us off discussing a time honored business model for any size company (big or small) utilizing his Business Tree™ dynamic. The Business Tree™ has 7 major […]

Fran Brochstein of https://www.familylaw4u.com joined Natalia Olowska-Czajka and Mac Pierre-Louis of https://olowskapierre.com to discuss top things judges consider in child support cases. {1} Foundationally there are three types of child support cases: {2} Different factors influence child support adjudication or enforcement and they rank from the child’s needs to the […]

Tye Bourdony of https://cplspa.com with Natalia Olowska-Czajka and Mac Pierre-Louis of https://olowskapierre.com illustrate how mediation addresses a question so commonly asked by handfuls of many parents, “Can I agree to pay no child support at all?” As usual, it depends… In this video, we dive into creative ways to addressing […]

Tye Bourdony of https://cplspa.com with Natalia Olowska-Czajka and Mac Pierre-Louis of https://olowskapierre.com discuss how mediations can end; providing examples of the most common scenarios: full agreement (MSA – Mediated Settlement Agreement) – where parties reach full agreement on all topics discussed partial agreement – where parties are able to agree […]

Child psychologist and Author Monika Perkowska of the SAFE RELATIONSHIP™ method discusses with Mac & Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com about the most common mistakes parents make amidst family battles and provides ways to avoid them. Learn more about her SAFE RELATIONSHIP™ method practice at https://www.monikaperkowska.com/

Dr. Barbara Manousso’s (http://manousso.us) guest Hank Moore (http://HankMoore.com) opens up his treasure trove of time-tested principles on community stewardship. Definitely noteworthy material for Mediators everywhere to adopt. He shares with Mac Pierre-Louis & Natalia Olowska-Czajka of https://olowskapierre.com its importance in business sectors. Although companies’ financial stewardship is both welcomed & […]

Angela Miller of MediationNikan.com in conversation with Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com discussing a trending topic of what to do when you receive a genetic test revealing that you are related to someone you were previously unaware of and how to avoid conflict when this happens. Based on her experience […]

Chijioke Ibeku (to be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chijioke-ibeku-631947192/) is talking with Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com on peer mediation in Nigeria and Africa in general. He is showing the benefits of introducing peer mediation programs into the school system for pupils as young as 7 years of age. He explains why […]

Joseph George “Matrix” of GeorgeandGeorgeADR.com in conversation with Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com about a newly developing mediation practice in the cannabis field. Joseph is explaining what the cannabis mediation is, how it differs from other types of mediation and what skills it requires from the mediator. Interestingly, mediation in […]

Sylvia Mayer of https://smayerlaw.com/ joins Mac Pierre-Louis and Natalia Olowska-Czajka of https://olowskapierre.com/ to challenge the concept of trust in mediation and redefine it. What if this trust needs to be only a little more than to be able to speak to the mediator and lead the entire mediation process to […]

Gun safety is a big topic right now after a wave of mass-shootings. The topic of guns often comes up in family law mediations. Have a listen to Fran Brochstein of FamilyLaw4u.com as she discusses the issue. Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/06/07/florida-mother-charged-toddler-shooting/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LphxftuzHT0

Brett Lovett of FamilyReconcile.com dialogued with Mac & Natalia on InstantMediations how suicide intersects with conflicts that stem from relational disconnections. The conversation covers the topic of a suicide is an end result – to an ongoing mental health or emotional needs which are not being met. Introduction of the […]

Chijioke Ibeku, an author, mediator, and conflict resolution trainer based in Abuja, Nigeria, tells us about how he combined his professional career as a lawyer with the need for mediation in property management and how it lead him to write his book titled Understanding Basic Principles of Property Management (link to the book beneath). He gives practical hints to the mediators dedicating themselves to this sort of mediation as well as to the parties who will take part in such a mediation. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6Sl5EOcNFnA Connect with Chijioke: On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chijioke-ibeku-631947192/ On FB: Chijioke Ibeku Nnanna On Twitter : MEDIATOR IN ACTION On You Tube : Three C’s Met Mediators On instagram: Chijiokennanna LINKS: https://mediatornaija.news.blog/

Sylvia Mayer of https://smayerlaw.com/ joins Mac Pierre-Louis and Natalia Olowska-Czajka of https://olowskapierre.com/ to continue to discuss Robert Cialdini’s Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vZR2wiuKR1M Highlighted Quote From Recording: So timing comes up in mediation in a lot of ways. First, I want to start by sharing one of the […]

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/oR7aWkPPSJI Snippet of Illuminating Podcast with Mediator Joseph “Matrix” George: … Poor management style: somebody may not like the way their manager manages them; that could be mediated. And that’s the biggest thing right now in jobs now is poor management style, because after COVID, especially […]

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Resolving conflicts at work with Dr. Kenneth Cloke, was our recent episode on the IM Podcast. It was done as part of the series, Titans of Mediations, with seasoned mediator trainer, Dr. Barbara Manousso. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-3VvyS60JRM A little snippet of the conversation: Well, I think that the […]

Attorney Jeffrey Aresty of the InternetBar joined Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com to discuss ways to make technology work for justice for Ukrainian refugees

Helping parties see problems and solutions differently is the heart of reframing. In this conversation, seasoned mediator trainer Tye Bourdony of CPLSPA.com joined with Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com to help professionals and parties understand the value of reframing in mediation.

A conversation between Tye Bourdony of CPLSPA.com and Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com on the leadership qualities of mediators, many of which only come with experience. Check out the conversation on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/WcqpWeMdAVc.

Natalia, Co-Owner of InstantMediations.com and lawyer and mediator at OlowskaPierre.com, attended the AIJUDEFA Conference in Seville, Spain, where she was a panelist discussing virtual courts post pandemic. A lot has changed the last two years since Spring 2020. Click to listen or watch to learn more about her experience. YouTube […]

Recorded before the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard case gets resolved, Fran Brochstein of https://www.familylaw4u.com joined Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com to discuss some of the hot topics that arose during this trial and what ways the alternative conflict resolution could have helped.

Brett Lovett joined Angela Miller’s Mediation Nikan Podcast Series to discuss solutions to conflicts after discovering DNA results within the family. Watch videocast here: https://youtu.be/siY0kCv4qbc

Choosing the right people for mandatory as well as optional roles in companies is a crucial decision. Removing them may result in damages and conflicts sometimes also under labour law. Let us take a look at similarities and differences in different types of jurisdictions, like Malta, Singapore and Vietnam. See […]

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XkqBs5HpLSc Sylvia Mayer of https://smayerlaw.com/ joins Mac Pierre-Louis and Natalia Olowska-Czajka of https://olowskapierre.com/ to discuss Robert Cialdini’s Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade. Sylvia is an avid reader and shares her takeaways from reading Pre-Suasion and how they apply to mediation and conflict resolution. Here is a link to an […]

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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UKZB0bWBvFQ Sylvia Mayer of https://smayerlaw.com/ joins Mac Pierre-Louis and Natalia Olowska-Czajka of https://olowskapierre.com/ to explore the differences and similarities between mediating family divorces (when a couple separate and need to divide up their property and, if children are involved, set a custody schedule) and business divorces (when owners of a small […]

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pHW2J-4YXdk Sylvia Mayer of https://smayerlaw.com/ joins Mac Pierre-Louis and Natalia Olowska-Czajka of https://olowskapierre.com/ to look into the crystal ball and predict the direction of bankruptcy mediation in 2022. Mediation is used in bankruptcy cases in a variety of contexts, including disputed claims, challenges to discharge, avoidance actions, […]

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Mediator Angela Miller of MediationNikan.com, a conflict resolution expert who handles military family disputes and family conflicts stemming from genetic testing results, shares parts of her story regarding why she mediates unique cases where parties uncover biological truths that shake their world. Watch video of recording here: https://youtu.be/5hwhMV_mehY.

Marci Jordan, a mediator, conciliator and HR consultant at JordanHRConsultants.com joined with Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com to present the most important issues regarding conflict resolution in employment discrimination cases. Watch the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/X4VX714ihrc

Kevin Dorsey of the OurFamilyWizard App (OurFamilyWizard.com) joined Natalia and Mac of OlowskaPierre.com in conversation about how technology is sometimes used to cause abuse in family cases. Whether it’s from spying, stalking, or messaging threats, technology can be used to cause harm in domestic cases. Kevin shares tips on how […]

In part 3 of his 3-part interview series, Dr. Habib Chamoun-Nicolas, renowned scholar and negotiations expert, appeared on Dr. Barbara Manousso’s podcast series alongside Mac and Natalia, to discuss the topics of his book Transcend! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dndCwaPhS98

Marci Jordan, a mediator, conciliator and HR consultant JordanHRConsultants.com, joined with Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com to present the important issues regarding conflict resolution in housing discrimination cases. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OqE8TdSK65E

Kevin Dorsey, of OurFamilyWizard.com joined with Natalia Olowska-Czajka and Mac Pierre-Louis to discuss what the app can do for parents, attorneys, judges, mediators, parenting coordinators, or amici. This tool allows co-parents to connect in a way that protects against miscommunication, he-said/she-said, and fights over admissibility of evidence. Watch on YouTube: […]

In part 2 of his 3-part interview series, Dr. Habib Chamoun-Nicolas, renowned scholar and negotiations expert, appeared on Dr. Barbara Manousso’s podcast series alongside Mac and Natalia, to discuss the topics of his book Negotiate Like a Phoenician. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GGJt24kcWIE.

What are some “magic words of mediation?” What words do you use to help parties think differently about their position or reflect on their opponent’s position a different way? Some months ago we did a podcast recording with Mediator Darcy Thompson, who explained how the incendiary word “liar” can make […]

Fran Brochstein of FamilyLaw4u.com meets with Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com in Houston, in person, to do this video on things judges consider in the child possession cases (also named as visitation rights or contacts with children). Based on the cases and issues we encountered in our practice as family […]

In part 1 of his 3-part interview series, Dr. Habib Chamoun-Nicolas, renowned scholar and negotiations expert, appeared on Dr. Barbara Manousso’s podcast series alongside Mac and Natalia, to discuss the topics of his book DEAL, Guidelines for a Flawless Negotiation, published in 2004 by publisher Key Negotiations. Watch the videos […]

Joseph George of GeorgeandGeorgeADR.com, based in Jacksonville, Florida joins Mac Pierre-Louis and Natalia Olowska-Czajka, co-founders of InstantMediations.com to discuss video marketing of ADR practices. In this episode we go through Joseph’s discoveries and experiences in this field and discuss 3 of his dispute resolution videos used to market his ADR […]

Chuck Searcy, Vietnam-based peacemaker and founder of Landmines.org.vn, joined Mediator-trainer author Thomas G. Giglione of Mediation.vn and Mac and Natalia to discuss lessons learned from the Vietnam conflict and how they apply to the current situation in Ukraine 2022. With the eventual end of this conflict will come the work […]

Sylvia Mayer of smayerlaw.com joins Mac Pierre-Louis and Natalia Ołowska-Czajka of OlowskaPierre.com to talk about a very important bankruptcy issues, which can be mediated, namely the preference actions. Preference actions bring a lot of contentious issues into the bankruptcy proceedings yet mediation can offer a good way out to avoid […]

Fran Brochstein of FamilyLaw4u.com joins Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com in Houston, in person, to do this video on morality clauses and avoiding conflicts when dating after divorce. The morality clauses which can be encountered in some of the MSAs (mediated settlement agreements) concern stipulating the time (usually at night) […]

Dr. Jaqueline Font-Guzman joined with Dr. Bernie Mayer upon invitation from Dr. Barbara Sunderland Manousso to talk with Mac-Arthur Pierre-Louis and Natalia Ołowska-Czajka of OlowskaPierre.com in PART 3 about their book The Neutrality Trap: Disrupting and Connecting for Social Change. The conversation goes through the topics of social change, touching […]

On the same evening that US Vice President Kamala Harris gave an address in Warsaw, Poland, addressing ways the United States was ready to help Ukrainian refugees entering Poland, InstantMediation’s co-founder Natalia Olowska-Czajka of OlowskaPierre.com/polska sat down on the podcast to record her recent experiences in the city, and to […]

Natalie Armstrong-Motin of HowToMarketMyMediationPractice.com joined Sylvia Mayer of Smayerlaw.com, and Mac & Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com, to talk mediator marketing strategies that really work and business basics of successful practices. The discussion centered on the foundational pieces mediators need, including the five marketing activities that have proven most effective for successful […]

Dr. Bernie Mayer, professor emeritus of Dispute Resolution of The Werner Institute at Creighton University, spoke with Dr. Barbara Sunderland Manousso of Manousso.us, together with Mac-Arthur Pierre-Louis and Natalia Ołowska-Czajka of Olowskapierre.com, to discuss the themes in his book The Neutrality Trap: Disrupting and Connecting for Social Change. Co-written by […]

In this episode Fran Brochstein of FamilyLaw4u.com joins Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com and for the first time – physically together, in Houston, in person, to do the video! We share the insights on the tracking methods used commonly by one parent against another and what consequences it can bring. […]

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