Powerhouse Mediation

Powerhouse Mediation PowerHouse Mediation is a global dispute resolution firm providing mediation, arbitration and other ADR services.

We have a diverse and experienced panel of neutrals all trained and experienced in the resolution process ready to assist with your cases. PowerHouse Legal provides Services | Skills Trainings | Solutions to lawyers, law firms and businesses in the areas of: Mediation | ADR | Trial Advocacy | Presentation Skills | Ethics | Elimination of Bias | Wellness and Well-being | Women and Leadership

The work will still be there Monday.The weekend is a good reminder that stepping away is not the same as falling behind....
08/15/2026

The work will still be there Monday.

The weekend is a good reminder that stepping away is not the same as falling behind. Some of our best thinking, clearest perspectives, and renewed energy come when we give ourselves permission to stop working for a while.
So close the laptop. Put down the phone. Sit by the water, take the walk, read the book, spend time with the people you love—or simply do absolutely nothing productive.

Whatever recharges you, make some room for it.

Happy weekend from all of us at PowerHouse. đź’ś

If only the path in mediation were this clearly defined.The reality is that mediation rarely offers a straight line from...
08/14/2026

If only the path in mediation were this clearly defined.

The reality is that mediation rarely offers a straight line from conflict to resolution. There are dead ends, unexpected turns, competing priorities, strong emotions, and moments when everyone is convinced there simply is no path forward.

That is also why the process matters.

A good mediator does not necessarily know at the beginning exactly where the path will lead. Instead, we listen, ask questions, test assumptions, identify what is really driving the dispute, and keep looking for openings when the obvious routes appear blocked.

Sometimes progress means moving forward. Sometimes it means changing direction. And sometimes the path to resolution is one nobody saw when the mediation began.

The path may not be clearly marked. That doesn’t mean there isn’t one.

Creativity may be one of the most underrated skills in mediation.By the time parties arrive at mediation, they often kno...
08/13/2026

Creativity may be one of the most underrated skills in mediation.

By the time parties arrive at mediation, they often know their positions very well. They know what they want, what they will not accept, and all the reasons the other side is wrong. What they may not know is whether there is another way to solve the problem.

That is where creativity matters.

Sometimes resolution requires changing the timing, restructuring the payment, narrowing an issue, expanding the conversation, addressing a non-monetary concern, or simply asking a question no one has asked before. The best solution may not be found somewhere between the two opening numbers at all.

A mediator’s job is not simply to carry offers from room to room. It is to listen for what matters, understand what is getting in the way, and help the parties explore possibilities they may not have considered.

Because sometimes the path to resolution begins with two simple words:

What if?

Choose Wisely. Choose PowerHouse.Resolution Starts Here.
08/12/2026

Choose Wisely. Choose PowerHouse.

Resolution Starts Here.

Conflict is complicated. Resolving it shouldn’t be.At PowerHouse, we bring experience, preparation, perspective, and a p...
08/11/2026

Conflict is complicated. Resolving it shouldn’t be.

At PowerHouse, we bring experience, preparation, perspective, and a process designed to help people move from disagreement toward resolution.

You bring the conflict. We’ll bring everything else.

Resolution Starts Here.

Choose Wisely. Choose PowerHouse.
07/18/2026

Choose Wisely. Choose PowerHouse.

wishing everyone a safe and Happy 4th!
07/04/2026

wishing everyone a safe and Happy 4th!

Better conversations. Stronger outcomes.Most disputes do not need more arguments. They need better conversations. At Po...
06/23/2026

Better conversations. Stronger outcomes.

Most disputes do not need more arguments. They need better conversations. At PowerHouse Mediation, we help parties move beyond positions, focus on what matters, and find practical paths forward.
Because resolution is not about winning the conversation. It's about solving the problem.

Listen. Understand. Solve.

Today we remember the heroes whose sacrifice made our freedoms possible.Memorial Day is more than the start of summer. I...
05/25/2026

Today we remember the heroes whose sacrifice made our freedoms possible.

Memorial Day is more than the start of summer. It is a reminder of service, resilience, and the enduring strength of those who gave their lives for something greater than themselves.

From all of us at PowerHouse, thank you to the military families, veterans, and loved ones carrying that legacy forward.

We remember. We honor. We are grateful.

PowerHouse Founder Kristi Paulson recently published an article addressing mental clutter and ways that we can deal with...
05/19/2026

PowerHouse Founder Kristi Paulson recently published an article addressing mental clutter and ways that we can deal with that in the legal arena. Thank you to Minnesota Lawyer for publishing this piece. A link to the full article is in the comments. Ms. Paulson says "Enjoy!"

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