The stories of our lives are the stories of conflicts we were brave enough to face...

And those we were not.

The brave conversation you had with your boss that earned you a promotion. The unresolved fight with your sister that turned into years of silence. The persistent fight with your partner that eventually strengthened and bonded your relationship.ย 

These are the difficult moments that matter most.ย 

This is NOT Your Average Online Course

Unlike truly โ€œasynchronousโ€ courses, Wiser Conflict incorporates live integration sessions with the trainers. These are critical opportunities for you to process new information, practice new skills, and build a sense of confidence as you move through the course "together."

  • Goal-Oriented

    Before you start, meet with a coach to tap into your motivation, set goals for this course, and commit to get the most of out of this experience.

  • Self-Paced

    Whether you're an early bird or night owl, you can watch content videos, complete activities, and reflect on your experiences when it's best for you.

  • Personalized Support

    Two individual coaching sessions (mid-way through and after completion) to help you integrate new information into action

  • Earn SHRM PDCs

    We are a SHRM Recertification Provider! Contact us to learn more about how you can receive up to 10 PDCs.

  • Earn ICF CCEs

    This course is approved for up to 10 CCEs with the International Coaching Federation! Contact us for more information about credits and requirements.

We are ICF and SHRM-approved!

Contact us to learn more about how we can help you gain those continuing education credits for Coaching or HR recertification.
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What's in this course?

    1. Welcome to Wiser Conflict! ๐ŸŒŠ

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Optimize Your Experience ๐Ÿ“ˆ

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. Join the ChangeMakerSpace ๐Ÿ’ซ

    4. Support Your Cohort ๐Ÿ‘ฅ

    1. An Introduction to Conflict Resolution

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Beliefs about Conflict ๐Ÿ’ญ

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. The Belief Cycle ๐ŸŒ€

      FREE PREVIEW

    4. Conflict and Your Brain ๐Ÿง 

    5. Conflict and YOU

    6. The Correct Answer is...

    7. Conflict Handling Styles ๐Ÿ–๏ธ

    8. Get Reel ๐ŸŽฅ : Conflict Styles

    9. Wiser Style Selection ๐Ÿ‘

    10. What is Wiser Conflict? ๐Ÿฆ‰

      FREE PREVIEW

    11. Recall Now, Remember Later

    12. Use it OR Lose it! ๐Ÿ’ช

    1. Introduction to PAUSE โธ๏ธ

    2. Notice Stress Rising ๐Ÿ˜–

    3. Relax Tension ๐Ÿง˜

    4. Ask for a Pause โœ‹

    5. Get Reel ๐ŸŽฅ Ask for a Pause

    6. RAIN on Pain ๐ŸŒง๏ธ

    7. Recall Now, Remember Later

    8. Use it or Lose it ๐Ÿ’ช

    1. Introduction to LISTEN ๐ŸŽง

    2. Listen with your Body๐Ÿ‘‚

    3. Listen with your Mind ๐Ÿง 

    4. Get Reel ๐ŸŽฅ LISTEN

    5. Identify Wants vs Needs ๐Ÿ”๏ธ

    6. Listen with your Spirit ๐Ÿ™

    7. Recall Now, Remember Later

    8. Use it OR Lose it ๐Ÿ’ช

    1. Introduction to SPEAK ๐Ÿ’ฌ

    2. Kind, Curious, and Courageous Speech

    3. Parts of an I-Statement ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ

    4. Describe Specific Behaviors ๐ŸŽฅ

    5. Describe Unique Impacts โ†”๏ธ

    6. Make a Clear Request ๐Ÿ™

    7. Is it an I-Statement?

    8. Check Your Work ๐Ÿ–๏ธ

    9. Get Reel ๐ŸŽฅ SPEAK

    10. Tell Your Whole Story ๐Ÿ“–

    11. Recall Now, Remember Later: SPEAK

    12. Use it OR Lose it ๐Ÿ’ช

    1. Introduction to WEAVE ๐Ÿชข

    2. Tips for the Groan Zone ๐Ÿ˜ซ

    3. Listening Skills ๐Ÿ‘‚

    4. Powerful Questions ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ

    5. THE Collaborative Questionโ“

    6. Shift Happens ๐Ÿ˜‰

    7. Get Reel ๐ŸŽฅ THE Collaborative Question

    8. Recall Now, Remember Later

    9. Use it OR Lose it ๐Ÿ’ช

About this course

  • 2.5 hours of video content
  • Short, digestible lessons with videos, activities & reflections
  • 1 Goal-setting call and 2 private coaching sessions
  • Team (5+) and Nonprofit Pricing Available

But don't take it from us...

โ€œMarina and Jess provided a well-rounded, compassionate training for people to learn how to approach conflict with curiosity and courage. Once I began to understand the patterns of my conflict style, I was struck by how they were playing out in my life and impacting my relationships. At the end of the training, I feel empowered to engage with people in my life with curiosity and kindness. โ€

Conservation Nonprofit Leader

โ€œThe skills and brain science outlined in the Wiser Conflict course are a life-changing, habit-altering combination. The mix of videos, text, practice scenarios, and live-integration sessions helped me process, reflect, and absorb the training material. Marina and Jess don't just talk the talk, they walk the walk. They've helped me to understand and embrace conflict as an opportunity for positive change.โ€

Hawaii Nonprofit Leader

โ€œThis class taught me that conflict is an opportunity to deepen my relationships. From a methodology to supported in class practice, I've learned tools that are already helping me in daily life. The class lift wasn't too heavy but the benefits are enormous. Thank you!โ€

Nonprofit Staff on Hawai'i Island

Manage your life's conflicts, change your life.

Gain competence, confidence, and courage to take on conflict and create change, wisely.

Meet our Team

Marina Piscolish, Ph.D.

Conflict and Collaboration Coach

Marina is a highly accomplished trainer, coach, author, and organizational consultant with over 25 years of experience helping individuals, teams, and organizations navigate the choppy waters of conflict, collaboration and change. Originally a public school teacher from Pittsburgh, PA, she has a passion for sharing practical knowledge and preparing individuals with skills, empowering them to transform their own situations. Marina founded the Conflict Resolution Program at the University of Delaware; taught for 10+ years as adjunct faculty for the University of Hawaiiโ€™s Matsunaga Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution; and has delivered in-person and virtual trainings to thousands of individuals over the years across Government, Business, and Non-profit settings.

Jessica Velez, M.P.A.

Conflict and Collaboration Trainer

Jessica is a trainer, mediator, and conflict coach who is passionate about bringing conflict management, effective communication, and crucial collaboration skills to groups and individuals who want to grow through their conflicts and create lasting change. She has a Masterโ€™s degree in Public Administration and a bachelorโ€™s degree in psychology, both from the University of Delaware, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership from Chaminade University of Honolulu.

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