Hi, I’m Sam!
I am a conflict resolution expert with more than a decade of experience in training, consulting and mediation. I have mediated hundreds of cases and, using this experience, I lead keynotes and workshops on an impressive array of topics in negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution and communication.
Throughout my career, I saw a consistent pattern in various workplaces; everyone cared so deeply for the mission and their work that the workplace culture itself had deteriorated. This led to burnt-out and resentful employees and employers faced with the costs of high turnover and internal conflicts. Workshops designed to help just did not deliver and most of them felt boring and ineffective.
Now, using my expertise in conflict resolution and training, I strengthen and improve workplaces for both employer, employee, and the mission itself, using engaging, effective workshops. I started SEA Conflict Consulting so that I, and my conflict resolution colleagues, could use our expertise to help other workplaces navigate their workplace dynamics. My clients have included nonprofit organizations, local bar associations, law firms, women's group, education groups, courts, political groups, and more. My deep conflict resolution expertise and approachable style make me a natural fit for any organization that wants to negotiate better, resolve conflict, and realize its mission.
In my spare time, I run another small business, Houseplant Concierge, helping plant parents like me care for their plants. I am also a dog mom, competitive billiards player and I am learning figure skating and golf.
Our mission is to help you uncover the unspoken communication issues that are holding you and your organization back. We want every workplace to be the healthiest version of itself, navigating conflict with empathy, integrity and clear communication.
SEA Conflict Consulting started with the belief that a healthier workplace with happier employees benefits both employees and their company by increasing productivity, decreasing absenteeism, retaining better people, creating fewer distractions, and reducing long-term costs for the business. And with the belief that workshops don’t have to be boring or ineffective.
We spend about one-third of our lives in the workplace and it should be as healthy an environment as possible. We believe in open and honest conversations, individually and as a whole, to improve the health of a workplace.
Our Mission
Based on our foundations in the mediation room, we believe that a neutral third party is the best person to help uncover issues in the workplace that are holding you back. After an extensive interview process, we custom build a fun, informative, and effective workshop based on what we have learned. Then we provide a comprehensive recommendation plan for next steps, which can include all kinds of conflict resolution and communication solutions.
Conflict resolution solutions are key to maintaining a healthy work environment, collaboration, and overall productivity. When conflicts arise, whether between employees, teams, or departments, they create barriers to communication, disrupt workflows, and lead to decreased morale. We aim to address these issues by identifying the root causes of disputes, facilitating open dialogue, and finding mutually agreeable solutions. This not only prevents conflicts from escalating but also fosters a culture of respect, trust, and cooperation.