"I did not have to continue to crash into moments of conflict in the same predictable manner"
What resonated most for me in my work with Jamie was the realization that I did not have to continue to “crash into” moments of conflict in the same predictable manner. Rather, through his insightful questions and guidance, I came to see how I could choose to bring much more of myself, my ethics and values to moments of conflict. And no matter the origin or the intensity of the context, I can still strive to be the person that I want to be in those difficult moments. Both Jamie’s listening and encouragement helped me to see a different pathway and possibility for navigating challenging conversations and stressful times.”
—Jon B.
I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to train with Jamie in Conflict Coaching. In our first session, he began by inviting us to do a simple and effective grounding exercise, which I found to be extremely helpful as a client to focus on my attention on my present awareness and my goals for the future. In fact, I have incorporated this ritual into my own practice!
Jamie has a breadth of theoretical knowledge and a depth of life experience that he offered strategically to support my insights and reflections. He struck an excellent balance of championing and challenging me, all with great compassion and empathy. He supported me in stretching my comfort zone to bring awareness to aspects of my internal dialogue, beliefs and communication habits that weren’t serving me or my relationship.
By guiding me through the process of altering and substituting these habits for ones that aligned with my values and goals, our conversations have had a clear and positive effect on my communication with my partner. Further, sessions with him also often included laughter and humour, which made them fun as well as meaningful. Jamie is a skilled communication and conflict coach, and his support has enabled me to implement concrete actions towards my goals”
—Michael R.
Jamie is a highly skilled facilitator of meaningful conversations. He has an uncanny knack for drawing attention to what is just under the surface, leading to insightful discoveries and more authentic solutions. He also has a talent for identifying power dynamics with empathy and compassion, and he empowers people to be accountable for their own words, choices, and actions, without judgment or shame.”