About

Conflict Sparks Change helps leaders transform conflict-based challenges into opportunities through open communication and innovative solutions.

Transform Workplace Disputes Into Opportunities For Creativity

Our tailored consultation services and proven strategies help you navigate tough conversations, turning potential roadblocks into stepping stones for success.  We don’t just resolve conflicts; we strengthen teams, drive innovation, and cultivate a healthier, more productive company culture. With our expertise, you’ll see disputes as chances to evolve, adapt, and thrive in an ever-changing business landscape.

Conflict Sparks Change helps leaders transform conflict-based challenges into opportunities through open communication and innovative solutions.

—Dawn Bedlivy, Founder

We’re Your Partners In Guidance for Lasting Solutions

With over 40 years of combined experience, we equip teams and leaders with practical, real-world strategies for resolving conflict with clarity and confidence. Our approach goes beyond mediation—we transform disputes into opportunities for growth, innovation, and stronger collaboration. By fostering open-minded dialogue and decisive solutions, we help organizations navigate challenges, enhance team dynamics, and drive continuous improvement.

Kim Faircloth

PhD, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

A seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in conflict resolution coaching and mediation, leadership development, and executive coaching. As the owner of Integrated Conflict Solutions, LLC, she empowers individuals and organizations to effectively manage conflicts and enhance employee engagement. A certified coach and trained mediator, Dr. Faircloth has guided thousands in addressing workplace conflicts.

Her expertise spans roles such as ombudsman, workforce strategies consultant, and director of human resources. Drawing on her doctoral studies in conflict and mediation, she is a senior principal trainer and consultant at the Mediation Training Institute based in St. Petersburg, Florida. She continues to make significant contributions to the field, driven by her commitment to peacemaking and educating future HR professionals.

Dawn Bedlivy

Esq

A distinguished conflict resolution specialist with over three decades of experience. Her expertise encompasses leadership development, alter-native dispute resolution, and conflict systems design. Ms. Bedlivy has successfully led teams and delivered consultation and training at prestigious venues. As an accomplished ombudsman, mediator, and organizational systems coach, she has applied her skills to spearhead an innovation ecosystem.

Demonstrating her commitment to education, Ms. Bedlivy serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, where she educates future professionals in conflict resolution.

Dawn Bedlivy

Explore the research and real-world insights that shaped Conflict Sparks Change, our best-selling workplace conflict resolution book by learning the art and science of turning workplace disputes into opportunities for collaboration and innovation.

Services

Coaching

Our one-on-one or team sessions help develop conflict management skills, navigate complex disputes, and apply tailored, proven strategies from Conflict Sparks Change.

Training

Our group sessions strengthen team dynamics and conflict resolution, providing tailored strategies for managing organizational change, addressing contentious issues, and enhancing collaboration.

Mediation

Whether you're dealing with partnership challenges or business disagreements, our neutral third-party facilitators assist with navigating difficult conversations and work towards resolution.

Speaking

Kim and Dawn have over 40 years of experience in a multitude of sectors, including, education, government, private corporations, and training. They are available for speaking engagements and host an engaging speaking series focused on real-world conflict scenarios.

Join us as we uncover how even the most challenging conflicts can act as a catalyst for organizational excellence.

What You'll Receive

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$ 247
Value

An Early Look: The First 3 Chapters in your inbox TODAY
(Retail Value $9.99)

Work That’s Worth It On-Demand Virtual Coach (GPT)
(Retail Value $59.99)

The Companion Workbook for Work That’s Worth It
(Retail Value $29.99)

Community Access to the Work That’s Worth It Facebook Group
(Retail Value $147.00)

State of Workplace Conflict in 2024: Insights and Solutions (Workplace Peace Institute, April 2024).
State of Workplace Conflict in 2024: Insights and Solutions (Workplace Peace Institute, April 2024).