Student Testimonials
“My experience of the Academy, has been very helpful. It has helped me to identify my focus, I was able to quickly ascertain what areas of mediation and conflict resolution, I was interested in, in which I was not.”
Thabo Mtetwa
Student
“No matter where you're at, either professionally or personally, you'll pick up some skills and some approaches that will help you move forward in a way that's a bit less directive and a bit more collaborative, which I think we all need.”
Gregory Schroeder
Student
“CommonSense Academy provides many options for ongoing networking with other mediators through PODS or the book club.”
Marg Romanow
Student
“It's been a beautiful experience for me and I don't ever want it to stop which is great, and I don't think it ever will because there's so many different ways to keep showing up.”
Jill Raddysh
Student
"The training material was thorough. The coaches were excellent. Able to provide real-life examples and insight in what it takes to be a mediator."
Colin Roberts
Student
"It's one of the best training
that I've connected with."
Peter Oliver
Student
"It was a mixture of psychology,
neurobiology, and legal processes
and so it was very interesting and very fun to train."
Patrick Predy
Student
"You'll learn about things
like effective communication,
conflict resolution,
and dealing with difficult people.
All of these are things and skills that will be applicable and beneficial in all facets of your career and life."
All of these are things and skills that will be applicable and beneficial in all facets of your career and life."
Terri Karpish
Student
"It really has
helped me not only develop my skills,
but it has created a large network
of professionals that I typically
would not have met."
Ben Grebinski
Student
