Build relationships.
Communicate to understand.
Resolve conflicts.

We empower people to have healthy, generative conversations across perspectives where they live, learn, work and worship.
Learn communication skills across perspectives

Communications skills trainings empower you and your group to have honest, constructive conversations, even when there is disagreement.

Offer facilitated conversations in your community

Build understanding and belonging through structured dialogues about the issues that matter. We’ll collaborate with you to design a dialogue that opens doors to problem-solving, conflict resolution and positive action.

Resolve conflicts with a professional mediator

Sometimes mediation services with a professional are what is needed to help two or more parties resolve conflicts and generate solutions together.

The benefits of what we do:

Bring community Together

When people have skills and space to speak their minds respectfully, it leads to connection and ultimately culture change.​

CULTIVATE UNDERSTANDING AND TRUST

Dialogue is powerful. People feel heard and seen. This is the first step to building trust, breaking down stereotypes and resolving conflicts.​

AVOID COSTLY LITIGATION

Mediation can resolve differences and preserve relationships, while creating a win-win resolution.

Who We Serve

  • Businesses
  • Civic organizations
  • Schools
  • Universities
  • Religious congregations
  • Government entities
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Neighborhood associations
  • Families

Testimonials

"The information gleaned through work with Olive Branch has helped our church grow closer together and has transcended our community. In a world where listening is not a high value, we need more people doing this kind of work."
Pastor Karla Shaw
Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church
"Scott possesses a rare and invaluable skill: the ability to navigate deeply entrenched conflicts where patience has long worn thin. He acts as a steady vessel, absorbing high emotions while skillfully guiding parties through the conversation, ensuring they stay the course towards resolution."
Laura Lorber
Professional Mediator

Our partners

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Our Team

Over many years, we’ve seen what’s possible when people on different sides of a conflict have space to speak openly, listen, ask questions and find ways to move forward productively. We’re on a mission to help people work through their differences, find more fulfillment in their relationships and raise their voices with integrity. It’s possible. Let us show you how.

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