by Tammy Borowiecki | Jan 17, 2026 | Mediation, Blogs, Coaching, Training
You know that feeling when something’s off at work, but no one’s saying it out loud? The tension is there. You can feel it in the meetings. A certain look. A dismissive comment. People choosing their words carefully. Conversations that used to be easy now have an...
by Tammy Borowiecki | Dec 6, 2025 | Mediation, Blogs, Coaching, Training
We all have our positions. But do we understand our needs? Typically, when we’re faced with a decision, we go straight to our position, our preferred solution. “Let’s work from home twice a week.” “We should delay the launch.” “I’m not attending that meeting.” These...
by Tammy Borowiecki | Oct 14, 2025 | Training, Blogs, Coaching, Mediation
A few weeks ago, I had a chip in my windshield repaired. Nothing dramatic – just one of those mundane errands you fit between work emails and grocery runs. I was half-listening to a podcast, mindlessly scrolling on my phone in the waiting room, when the service was...
by Tammy Borowiecki | Jun 6, 2024 | Mediation
Conflicts are an inevitable part of life, whether they arise in personal relationships, workplaces, or business transactions. The traditional approach to resolving disputes often involves lengthy, costly, and adversarial legal processes. However, there's a better way...
by Tammy Borowiecki | Jun 6, 2024 | Mediation
There is currently no legislation in Alberta governing mediators and the field of mediation is unregulated. This means that there exists a range of mediators from those with little to no formal mediation training to those with extensive training and expertise....
by Tammy Borowiecki | Jun 5, 2024 | Mediation
The First Step: Choosing Peace Deciding to avoid or stop a conflict is a significant first step toward mediation. It's about recognizing the value of sitting down with the other party to work things out. You don't need to know the intricacies of mediation—that’s where...
