For New Practitioners
After being in the field for nearly 30 years, I often get approached by newer practitioners about how I handled situations, and how I built my practice
I mentor professionals in the field of conflict resolution in a variety of ways.
In addition to teaching a number of courses in conflict resolution, I also give workshops and occasionally coach new practitioners who want a more formal mentor/mentee relationship.
Coaching to Build Your Practice
What a Mentor Can Offer
Building a successful practice as a practitioner in the area of conflict resolution includes building a body of work, honing one’s craft, and learning from mentors. A formal arrangement can help you build your career more quickly.
How to Approach Cases
In my hundreds of cases, I’ve seen a lot. It can be helpful to systematically talk through your cases - confidentially - with an experienced practitioner.
How to Build Your Network
Building a business. I can share what I’ve done and what’s worked.
How and Where to Speak
I consistently speak and teach at conferences, for groups of professionals, and inside companies and agencies. I can teach you how to get engagements, and use your speaking to grow your practice.
Focus Your Practice
My practice is at the nexus of coaching and conflict resolution - and conflict resolution and embodiment practices. I can help you find your niche.
Get Contracts
I’ve also built my practice by working with other groups of professionals - and getting added to important rosters. I can show you how.
Wisdom, Insight, and Tips
I’ve learned many hard lessons from building my solo practice over ten years. I can share my experience –– and my mistakes - with you.
Ready to Get Where You Want to Go?
Client Testimonials
SUPER PRACTICAL
George Mason University Conflict Resolution Undergraduate Student
"Learned skills I will use for the rest of my life Hands on and lots of participation was fantastic and conducive to learning skills to help you regulate yourself in stressful situations."
"AMAZING!"
George Mason University Conflict Resolution Undergraduate Student
"You did a great job of pushing students out of the comfort zone while also respecting their boundaries"
“I learned so much...Thank you very much for your professional guidance.”
Marla K - Rankin
Human Resource Development, Strategic Advisor for US Marine Corps sharing her experience as a mentee mediator
"What an awesome experience having you as my co-mediator. I learned so much during those hours and can contribute new insight from the experience. You have phenomenal skills and demonstrate neutral approaches that are especially a style that compliments Marine Corps culture. I will always remember your demonstration. I feel strongly that no other style would have such success with our initiator. Thank you for your patience and time. When we concluded, you spent 9 1/2 hours in this process! What a demonstration of commitment. I hope our paths cross in the future and thank you very much for your professional guidance."
“Stephen’s work is high quality, and it is a pleasure to work with him.”
Omar Badawi
Senior Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa Division of the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative
“Stephen gave several conflict analysis and resolution training workshops, and developed a course module on the subject for the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative. The workshops and module addressed cross-cultural conflict, tools for analyzing conflict and preparing for mediation. Stephen’s work is high quality, and it is a pleasure to work with him.”
“Stephen’s expertise in the areas of body awareness, group facilitation and conflict resolution shone through in his very personable and interactive manner of training.”
Megan Johnston
Director of the Northern Virginia Mediation Service
"Stephen led a dynamic training session for Northern Virginia Mediation Service in Fairfax, Virginia. The audience included conflict resolution practitioners from highly diverse backgrounds. Stephen was able to connect with each participant, adapting his techniques constantly to meet the needs of the group as well as those of individuals. Stephen’s expertise in the areas of body awareness, group facilitation and conflict resolution shone through in his very personable and interactive manner of training. I highly recommend Stephen Kotev as a speaker, trainer and consultant."
“I can highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a presenter that will provide meaningful skills to practitioners in the conflict engagement field.”
Bryan Hanson
Assistant Director, The Werner Institute for Negotiation & Dispute Resolution
"I am very pleased with the effort and thought that Stephen puts into his work. He recently provided a webinar for our website www.adrhub.com. This was a new format for him to deliver his material and Stephen showed a high level proficiency with the content of the presentation and comfort with the technology. I look forward to working with Stephen in the future and can highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a presenter that will provide meaningful skills to practitioners in the conflict engagement field."
“[Stephen’s] coaching transitioned me from post-traumatic stress.”
John DeRosa
Veteran of Iraq and Balkan wars, career national security professional and aspiring conflict resolution practitioner
"From our very first meeting Stephen has been a readily accessible teacher tremendously committed to supporting his students in and out of the classroom. His versatile approach enables shaping of everyday moments into opportunities to deepen self-awareness and build vital skills. His coaching transitioned me from post-traumatic stress to reflective practitioner."
Interested in working with me?
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