Training | Stephen Kotev
I’ve given training locally, worldwide and online for companies, government agencies, groups of practitioners, and laypeople who want to understand how to address conflict in the workplace.
I offer a wide variety of interactive and experiential training in conflict resolution and somatic skills.
Let’s talk about what would be best for you! Below you can download a sample list of training topics that I’ve done.
Conflict Doesn’t Go Away on Its Own
Get Your Team Ready to Handle It
Training can be proactive.
Training can also be a way to get to know each other – and explore deeper engagement.
Need online training? Five-day international workshop? Anything in between?
In conjunction with the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative, I’ve conducted training in alternative dispute resolution to government and private sector lawyers at the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Qatar Foundation, and Qatar University in the State of Qatar and the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department in the United Arab Emirates.
I’ve also taught mediation, negotiation, and somatic skills at the 12th Annual Intercultural Negotiation and Mediation Institute in Berlin, Germany.
I’ve done workshops for companies who were in transition, such as after an acquisition, on things to look for in their teams. Often small conflicts can grow into larger crises and prevent integration.
And I’ve given webinars for a variety of groups, such as a recent webinar for conflict resolution professionals on how to include embodiment principles into their work.
Regardless of what you need, we can find a solution.
All Training is Customized
Before conducting any training, we’ll talk about your organization so I can learn more about your team and what they need
While there are certain topics and themes that come up again and again, each organization is different. We’ll talk about your organization in advance of the training so that I can customize it to be as relevant and impactful as possible.
We learn best when we actively participate. My trainings are interactive and experiential to get participants out of their chairs and moving their bodies.
Conflict seems like a heavy topic, but it’s a natural part of our lives.
In spite of the subject matter – or maybe because of it – we have fun during trainings. I take the opportunity to laugh at myself, and our collective human foibles.
I can add a fresh perspective to any group, whether you’ve been in the conflict field for a while or are just starting out.
Combining expertise in conflict analysis, management, and resolution with my deep background in somatics and embodiment, I enjoy sharing how our BODIES influence how we experience and react to conflict. When we understand what our own bodies do, we can start to recognize it in others, and address high tension situations from multiple angles.
Participants love the material
Due to the sensitive nature of the type of coaching and other work I do, some names have been redacted.
“One of the most interactive and thought provoking presentations I have heard in a long time.”
NIH Training Director“Thank you so much for the amazing presentation this morning to our Management Seminar Series participants. Your presentation was one of the most interactive and thought provoking presentations I have heard in a long time. I truly appreciated how you engaged the audience and were happy to answer all of their questions. We have already had very positive feedback from our participants, so thank you!”
“Deeply insightful and absolutely fabulous!”	
ADR Conference attendee“Deeply insightful and absolutely fabulous! Well-researched and effectively planned and organized.”
Participant - Physician leadership session for Center for Transformation and Innovation"I didn’t realize there was so much into [sic] negotiation! You’re a very engaging speaker and the conversation throughout was very fruitful and helpful. It was helpful to have simulations. Also I enjoyed how you tied the video clips in to drive a point home. I really plan to use the skills learned today in my work life and personal life. Thank you! I absolutely loved last week’s session on negotiation. It was very motivating and the speaker was really effective! I’m looking forward to using the methods soon and looking forward to our next session."
“Your content was great, the scenario was right on target, and..you...clearly connected with [the audience].”
Executive Director - Leadership Institute"Thank you for the excellent work last night. The webinar format is always challenging and you handled it well! Your content was great, the scenario was right on target, and your responses to the questions clearly connected with those asking the questions."
Workshop participant - Association for Conflict Resolution"Best presentation of the conference! Very relevant and good speaker"
Want Some Ideas for Your Group?
I customize all trainings, but click here to download a sample list of training topics. I look forward to speaking with you about what I can teach your organization.
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