At Compassionate Response to Conflict, we are committed to integrity in every relationship we maintain. Finding mindful solutions to tough issues is our mission. Our ideal clients are interested in becoming more self-aware and investing in themselves to find something better than what currently exists. We hold a powerful and safe space for every voice to be heard and every perspective to offer value.
Our clients can expect empathy, honesty and adventure in the process of achieving tangible results and resolution. A cornerstone of our philosophy is that every client is naturally creative, resourceful and whole.
The answers are likely already present within each system (individual, small group or large organization). In order to bring those answers to the surface we provide accountability, refined process and calm in the midst of chaos to allow tension and conflict to become opportunity, moving dialogue forward.
We realize there are many options when it comes to resolving your tough issues. If you’re looking for unconditional empathy, attention to what has heart and meaning, the hard truth without blame or judgment and a presence that holds a powerful space with integrity, you’ve come to the right place.
Please call us at 847-639-4130 today.
Scott has helped individuals & organizations find mindful solutions to
tough problems for over 13 years. He is known for being exceptionally
composed in the midst of chaos.
Inner strength and a calm demeanor in the face of uncertainty were galvanized during his career at the Chicago Board of Trade, which began in 1981. As a commodity broker on the trading floor, he developed a wealth of experience dealing with intense emotions in a highly competitive environment.
A self-taught options trader, he managed his own trading business for 6 years and ran a successful futures brokerage business for 11 years. He left the trading floor in 2004 to pursue a private practice, forming Compassionate Response to Conflict in 2005 after getting certified as a mediator from Northwestern University and from the Chicago's premier training organization, the Center for Conflict Resolution.
Since 2006 he has mediated numerous court-mandated cases and also leads conflict resolution training workshops for executive teams, non-profit groups, educators, churches and small business owners. (To read more, click number 2 above.)
In early 2007, Scott expanded the scope of his practice to include professional coaching by founding Leadership Advocate Coaching. He is fully certified by both the Coaches Training Institute and the International Coach Federation. He completed a dynamic 10 month Leadership Development program in 2008 and serves on the board of the Chicago Coach Federation. Scott is certified to administer the Leadership Circle Profile and Culture Survey 360 assessment and also works with various other assessment tools.
Scott received a bachelor of arts in English Literature and a minor in Economics from Northwestern University in 1985. He has been married for over 20 years and has two children in high school. He and his family spend most of their free time traveling the world to learn about other cultures and to explore the natural environment.
Certifications
Certified Volunteer from Center for Conflict Resolution, Chicago, 2006 – over 50 cases in Chicago’s court annex system
Certified Professional “Co-Active” Coach from Coaches Training Institute, 2008 – 175 hrs.
Associate Certified Coach from the International Coach Federation, 2008 – 100+ paid coaching and meeting core competencies standards
Coursework begun toward Certified Facilitator at DePaul University, Chicago in 2008
Coursework begun toward Certified ORSC- Organizational, Relationship, Systems Coach in 2008
Graduate of Coaches Training Institute Leadership Development Program, 2008 – 10 month program, over 200 hrs
Certified to admister the Leadership Circle Profile 360 and Culture Survey Instruments, 2008
Certified to administer the Conflict Dynamics Profile assessment, 2009
Current Involvements:
Programming Committee for the Association for Conflict Resolution, Chicago Chapter
Programming Co-chair and Board member for the Chicago Coach Federation (local chapter of ICF-International Coach Federation)
Clients include:
AmeriCorps VISTA workers
Chicago Sunday Evening Club (PBS programming affiliate)
Touchstones Group
St. David’s School
