Speaking Engagements
Inspiring conversations and teachings about mastering conflict, building peace, and transforming the way we relate.
Why Shawn Speaks
Conflict is everywhere, in families, workplaces, and communities. But it does not have to define us. As a mediator and peacemaker, I help audiences rethink what conflict means and how to approach it with calm, clarity, and compassion. My talks blend real stories from the mediation room with practical insights professionals can use every day.
Bringing Peace Into the Conversation
Speaker Intent
For over 20 years, Shawn has been bringing clarity, warmth, and presence to every stage. His stories and insights help people see conflict in new ways and feel inspired to master it with skill and compassion. Participants leave encouraged to build peace in their work and their world.
Shawn invites professionals to aim higher, to bring more compassion to their practice, and to grow into the best version of themselves as peacemakers.
Audiences Walk Away With
Shawn strives to have every audience he is honored to speak in front of walk away with at least the following:
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- New ways to understand conflict and emotion
- Tools for staying calm under pressure
- Real stories that bring mediation prinicples to life
- A deeper sense of confidence in handling difficult conversations
- A renewed belief that peace is possible, even in hard moments
Type & Size of Audiences
While Shawn is well equipped and very comfortable speaking with any type of audience, his work is oriented in sharing his expertise to professionals in the following roles:
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- Mediators
- Collaborative Practitioners
- Attorneys
- Mental Health Professionals
- Business Professionals
- Financials Professionals
- Divorce Coaches
- Others, as approached
Shawn speaks in very intimate small group settings to large keynotes and any size attendance in between. He is masterful at holding the audiences attention, engaging them in the presentation and leaves audiences inspired with actionable items to implement immediately.
Speaking Style
Shawn has an inspiring, confident speaking style that is very relatable. He uses humour during his presentations as he works to get people to aim for the next things for them. There is always a WHY behind everything.
Attendees have commented on Shawn’s relaxed, mid-western values kind of conversation coupled with his practicality. Through his words, style, cadence, and experession he offers new ways to master conflict and create peace through any topic.
Examples of Topics
While Shawn’s expertise is in mediation, the topics he speaks on extend to complimentary and surrounding arenas. Below are a few recent topics:
- Being in the Eye of The Storm Without Contributing to It
- Working with Difficult People
- Dolphin Lawyering Core Competencies
- Breakout Room PRISM
- Progressive Negotiation Process
- How to Make and Receive Proposals
- Active Listening
- Writing Durable and Lasting Agreements
Shawn is open to exploring any topics and working collaboratively to refine it for your audience. Don’t hesitate to contact Shawn at 858-410-0144 or send a message to get the conversation started.