May Newsletter: A milestone, a partnership, and a few updates worth sharing

Welcome to my first newsletter! TBD on the frequency, but it certainly won't be more than once a month.

First, I want to thank everyone for your support. This spring marked one year since I launched Mutual Ground Strategies. It’s been a big year—full of learning, growth, and meaningful conversations with all of you.

Now, I’m excited to share a few updates:

🔹 The Workplace Conflict Navigator is live.

I’ve partnered with The Wolf and The Bee to create a support option for people facing workplace harassment, discrimination, or just a sense that something isn’t right. It’s confidential, practical, and gives people space to figure out their next step—before things escalate.

👉 Read the press release to learn more or share it with someone who might need it.

🔹 Published in the Chicago Bar Association JournalI recently wrote about the path to becoming a private mediator—and how conflict coaching offers a more human-centered alternative for people navigating toxic workplace dynamics.

You can read it in the March/April 2025 issue of the CBA Record:

👉 Click here to open the issue

Then scroll to the Young Lawyers Section: Pathways in the Profession and look for “Private Mediator.”

Thanks again for being in my corner. I’m so grateful for the referrals, conversations, and encouragement you’ve shared along the way.