What do real people say about conflict resolution?
22 people recorded interviews about conflict resolution across 7 organisations. better family or relationship life was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 13 interviews. The most common timeframe people described was over a year. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.
First-hand accounts from people who talked about conflict resolution in their recorded interview.
Changes customers chose to talk about
Based on 22 open-ended customer interviews. These are themes people mentioned without being asked to rate every possible outcome. If someone did not mention a change, that does not mean it did not happen.
- Family & relationshipsmentioned in 13 interviews
“This is exactly what we need." If we want the best relationship, we're doing these great things in the world, I want the best, and we'll pay for the best, and, and that will, will, will create m- more abundance, and i…”Joe Carr
- Felt supportedmentioned in 5 interviews
“Life before Transformative Listening was very heavy.”Andre D.
- Better systemsmentioned in 4 interviews
“So whether you decide to stay together, whether you decide to break up, that process is a process that is truly transformational.”Toku McCree
- Confidencementioned in 4 interviews
“Transformative Listening really helped me sort of turn down the volume on that voice that's, you know, holding me back and allowing me to discharge some of those fears, some of that anger, so I can, like, be my full o…”Andre D.
- Mobilitymentioned in 2 interviews
“We have this r- running list of topics for Ken, and we have him every week, so it's not gonna take that long to get it resolved.”Joe Carr
- Mood & stressmentioned in 2 interviews
“And just him being there has us be more, like, respectful of the other's feelings or more, more calm or more grounded, and we do not have the same fights over and over again.”Joe Carr
- More clientsmentioned in 2 interviews
“She has truly helped people through so many different situations that her approach makes it feel like it's something specific for me, but it's tried and true and it's gonna work because she knows it has from other cli…”Sarah Foss
- Weight changementioned in 1 interview
“I needed more tools to help me shed some of that weight.”Andre D.
How long it took
- Over a year · 1
Stories in this topic
Showing 12 of 22 interviews.
WatchFrom Constant Fighting to the Best Relationship Through Expert Communication TranslationSerenity Carr credits Ken Blackman with transforming her relationship from one of constant, painful fighting to being the best relationship she knows. By acting as a translator for intense emotional triggers, Blackman helped Carr and her partner Joe master ho…Serenity Carr · Sovereignty In Connection LLC, Ken Blackman Relationship Coach
WatchFairSplit Transformed Estate Settlement into a Peaceful Multigenerational Bonding ExperienceJennifer Nichols used FairSplit to manage her parents' estate settlement across six siblings living in different states. By using the platform's digital inventory and selection tools, she achieved a seamless, conflict-free division that preserved family herit…Jennifer Nichols · FairSplit.com- Transformative ListeningWatchFrom Heavy Emotional Load to Lightness and Mastery Over ConflictAndre D. describes Transformative Listening as an amazing tool for emotional regulation and openness. After feeling a 'heavy, exhausting load' for years, he experienced a shift to feeling light and seeing possibility after just one session. He now handles con…Andre D. · Transformative Listening
WatchCTO Overcomes Difficult Leadership Dynamics to Increase Team Capabilities and CompensationSarah Foss, a Chief Technology Officer, credits Horizon Point Inc and Dr. Sharon Melnick with helping her navigate a challenging relationship with a narcissistic boss. By identifying what was within her control, Foss successfully turned the tables to secure i…Sarah Foss · Horizon Point Inc
WatchRestructured a 43-Year Marriage Through Creative Mediation and Life DesignSusan Jeffers recommends Theresa Beran Kulat, Esq. for providing a creative mediation framework that allowed her to restructure her 43-year marriage. Instead of a standard divorce, Susan achieved a resolution where she and her husband stayed together on new t…Susan · Theresa Beran Kulat, Esq.
WatchCleared 110% of Relationship Challenges and Gained Practical Tools for Deeper ConnectionRod and Sujey credit Love Club (WeDeepen) for clearing 110% of relationship challenges they didn't even know existed. By providing principle-backed training and practical applications, the workshop helped them understand their unique bond and resolve conflict…Rod & Sujey · We Deepen / Love Club
WatchNewly Engaged Couple Learns Invaluable Tools for Conflict Resolution and IntimacyKJ and Jamie attended Summit of Love to kick off their engagement. They gained the 'soothing mantra,' a step-by-step instructional process to unwind breaks in connection and ensure quick recoveries. Jamie noted the event was the most impactful experience they…KJ & Jamie 11-25 · Annie Lalla - Summit of Love
WatchOvercoming Business Stress to Achieve a Seamless, High-Level Partnership and Family JoyJoe Carr credits Ken Blackman with saving his relationship during the high-stress launch of a national baby food company. By implementing a '100% responsibility' framework and weekly resolution sessions, Carr transitioned from near-breakup tension to a seamle…Joe Carr · Sovereignty In Connection LLC, Ken Blackman Relationship Coach
WatchEstate Planning Attorney Reduces Administration Time and Prevents Multi-Year Family Property DisputesKlea Harris, an estate planning attorney, uses FairSplit.com to transform estate administration. She reports that the platform's AI-powered photo-to-spreadsheet tool eliminates hours of manual inventory labor. By embedding FairSplit into estate documents, her…Klea Dawn Harris · FairSplit.com- Transformative ListeningWatchSaved Marriage on the Brink of Divorce and Reclaimed Intimacy Through VulnerabilityChristina H. used Transformative Listening to save her marriage when she and her husband were on the brink of divorce and living separated. After five and a half years of destructive patterns and failed traditional therapy, they achieved a level of intimacy c…Christina H. · Transformative Listening
WatchPower Couple Discovers Business Blind Spot and Achieves New Relationship PlateauAntonia and Joel attended Summit of Love by Annie Lalla and Eben Pagan to deepen their marriage. They identified a major professional blind spot, resulting in the decision to make Joel a co-owner of the business Antonia founded 23 years ago. They credit the p…Antonia & Joel 5-25 · Annie Lalla - Summit of Love
WatchNavigating a Difficult Impasse to Achieve a Beautiful and Transformational Relationship CompletionToku McCree worked with Ken Blackman of Sovereignty In Connection LLC to resolve a two-year relationship impasse. Ken acted as a translator, allowing the couple to instantly understand each other. This clarity enabled a 'beautiful' separation process, leading…Toku McCree · Sovereignty In Connection LLC, Ken Blackman Relationship Coach
What people were sceptical about first
- “I was a hard no to, like, meeting with Ken for a long time. I didn't wanna coach. I didn't feel comfortable being vulnerable in that way, especially with someone I'd never met. I'd never met Ken before he became our coach.”Serenity Carr
- “Andre D. was initially a skeptic who grew up in a household where emotions weren't considered real. He recommends trying it just once to see how your body feels, noting that he felt an immediate shift from heavy to light after his first experience.”Andre D.
- “According to Sarah Foss, every single penny spent provides a return on investment that is difficult to even comprehend. She describes the commitment as one that high performers essentially need to make for themselves.”Sarah Foss
Frequently asked
- Is it normal to feel uncomfortable being vulnerable with a relationship coach?
- Yes, Serenity Carr was initially a 'hard no' to coaching because she did not feel comfortable being vulnerable with a stranger. However, she found that Ken Blackman created a safe, non-judgmental environment that gave her the courage to speak her 'messy truth.' — Serenity Carr
- How does Ken Blackman handle high-conflict arguments during sessions?
- According to Serenity Carr, Ken has a 'magical skill set' for remaining present while two people are blaming each other. He remains in approval of both parties simultaneously and translates their 'triggery' messages into what they are actually trying to say. — Serenity Carr
- What is the specific benefit of Ken Blackman's communication style?
- Serenity Carr notes that Ken acts as a translator, filtering 'word vomit' and emotional triggers into tailored messages that each partner can actually hear and process without getting defensive. — Serenity Carr
- Is the process of photographing and describing every estate asset too difficult?
- Jennifer Nichols noted that while they initially realized there was a significant task ahead, it ended up being a fun and worthwhile process for the local family to go through memories and write descriptions. — Jennifer Nichols
- Can FairSplit help families who live in different states?
- Yes, Jennifer used it specifically because her family members lived from California to Washington, DC, making it logistically hard for everyone to meet at the family house in person. — Jennifer Nichols
- How does FairSplit help executors manage their responsibilities?
- According to Jennifer, the tool relieved her and her brother of the burden of being 'in the middle' of dividing treasures, creating a sense of peace for the executors. — Jennifer Nichols