Jane Gunn, also known as The Barefoot Mediator, is a trained mediator and expert facilitator in conflict resolution. She is listed as a Global Leader in Who’s Who Mediation and is featured in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame. Jane is President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and is a former Director and board member of the Civil Mediation Council of England and Wales (CMC).

The author of 3 popular books “How To Beat Bedlam In The Boardroom And Boredom In The Bedroom”, “The Authority Guide To Conflict Resolution” and “The Mole and The Mountain”, she has spoken at the United Nations, The White House, and the European Commission.

Jane helps people from all backgrounds to become ReSolutionaries who are able to deal with difference and diversity in ways that are non-adversarial and solution-focused.

Today she speaks with Dr. Karen about how to best manage change, challenge, and crises, Transformative mediation, personal agency and choice, informed consent, linear and lateral thinking, and dilemmas that impact the practice of medicine, corporate executive leadership, and individuals.

Contact Jane at janegunn.co.uk

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Lani Donaldson is the CEO of Engaged Educators and the Founder of UP Academy, an innovative independent private school in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Her mission is to create learning environments that are academically rigorous, nurturing, and adaptable. With a profound passion for transforming education, Lani champions a dynamic, student-centered approach that prepares students not just for exams but for life and the complexities of the modern world.

She also partners with corporate clients to develop corporate education resources and collaborates with global partners to develop culturally relevant curriculum for other countries. Lani also mentors educators, collaborates with parents, and influences educational policies in the larger community.

Lani believes in the power of personalized education and the importance of developing each student’s unique strengths and potential. She continues to push the boundaries of conventional education to create a world where every student thrives.

Today she speaks with Dr. Karen about the preparation students need for the workplace, recommended collaborations between businesses and schools, the value of diversity, the roles of AI and other technology, and success factors such as emotional intelligence, compassion, and creativity. Stay tuned for her upcoming series, ‘The Chameleon Papers,’ that champions and celebrates student well-being and holistic and flexible development.

Contact Lani Donaldson at Info@UpAcademy.ca; Lani@engagededucators.com

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