Talks & Presentations

Taming the Wolf

How do we mediate “in the spirit of Saint Francis?”

Francis was a Christian and a peacemaker. He loved God and he loved his “brothers and sisters.” His love and compassion drove him to reconcile feuding parties.

Let us help you walk in the footsteps of Saint Francis. In this talk, we introduce a Christian approach to resolving conflict. We explore the peacemaking legacy of Francis and introduce modern conflict resolution techniques that allow us to achieve his vision.

Mediation can do more than resolve differences; it can guide you on the path toward a more Gospel-inspired life.

Learn more about a spiritually transformative style of mediation. Schedule this important talk.

Wrestling with Evil

How do you discern the true nature of a conflict?

Is it the result of poor communication? Misunderstanding? Clashing expectations? Or does it involve something more sinister? How do you deal with someone who intends harm?

This talk ensures we neither demonize the innocent nor overlook the dangerous.

Learn more about different types of conflict. Contact us to schedule this talk.

Overcoming Conflict in Marriage

Every marriage has its share of conflict. Unfortunately, an everyday squabble can turn into a war of attrition when spouses learn bad habits: pressing emotional buttons, ignoring loved ones, avoiding confrontation. Most importantly, we sometimes forget to look for the divine in one another.

In this talk, we present practical mediation techniques to handle those inevitable marriage disputes. At the same time, we discuss how to reorient our relationship toward the sacred and recognize the divine in the other.

Unresolved conflict need not destroy a marriage. Contact us to learn more.

Resolving Conflict in the Workplace

Success depends on our ability to overcome conflict in the workplace. CEOs, managers, entry-level employees and entrepreneurs must all be adept at resolving disputes in order to advance in the business world.

We spend much of our lives on the job. All too often we leave our values at the door. Tension ripples out and affects all areas of life.

In this presentation, we discuss how to bring the spirit of Francis to the workplace. Learning how to resolve conflict on the job decreases strife, increases your value, and improves your chance of success by giving you the tools to deal with conflict.

Whether you work for a major corporation, a local non-profit, a government agency or a start-up venture, contact us and learn to navigate the minefield of workplace confrontations.

Understanding the Hidden Influence

We see two people fighting. But it’s what we don’t see that causes damage. Behind the curtain lurks a destructive third party. The gossip, the character assassin, the quiet agitator. They light the spark and fuel the flames of a growing fire.

Once you understand the power of the destructive third party, you will have learned the secret to assessing and handling conflict.

Contact us to schedule this presentation and learn to deal with the hidden influences that tear us apart.

Having the Spiritual Conversation

How often do you discuss your spiritual journey? Do you feel comfortable talking about God?

Too often our relationships are stuck in the mundane routines of everyday life. We forget to turn our eyes to the divine. Or we’re too frightened to go deeper.

This presentation introduces the “spiritual conversation” that strengthens our relationship with the divine and with the other.

Making The Soul’s Journey into God

Saint Bonaventure leads us on a beautiful path in the Soul’s Journey into God. To this day it remains the classic treatise on Franciscan spirituality.

In this presentation we discuss the conflicts that destroy our relationship with God and learn to break down the barriers that block our mystical union with Christ.

Don’t let conflict get in the way of your spiritual journey, contact us to learn more about Bonaventure’s guide to Franciscan spirituality.