Dana Caspersen – Better Conflict, Better Life

conflict is an opportunity

Strengthen your ability to step into the challenge of conflict by consciously shaping what you practice every day.

Through training, coaching, talks, consulting, and dialogue design, Dana offers the tools and practice to build robust skills and a flexible mindset in conflict.

Whether in the workplace, home, educational institution, or broader communities, conflict is a potential ground for constructive change.

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“Dana is a masterful teacher. Gaining tools to constructively engage with conflict through these trainings has been life-changing, and has led to better relationships, reduced stress,
and a greater sense of overall ease”

– Jonathan Lilly, Senior Research Scientist, Planetary Science Institute (U.S.)

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"The coaching sessions are enlightening, empowering and lead to moments
of discovery and revelation.”

- Jason Beechey, Head of Dance, Zurich University of the Arts (Switzerland)

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"Dana was able to utilize thought provoking exercises asking us to sit with our own conflict to remind us in a visceral way not only what we experience as we navigate our conflicts but also what our clients are experiencing as we help navigate their conflicts.”

– Jen Hawthorne, Chair of the Continuing Education Committee, Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council (US)

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“This course offered a stimulating space to think differently about conflict –the personal, interpersonal, and socio-political– in an intimate, dynamic, and highly proactive setting.”

– Anya Russian M.A., Cultural Researcher / Educator / Writer (U.S.)

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“Dana is a world-class facilitator and expert on conflict. I gained tools and techniques, but most importantly, a whole new mindset to see conflict as a place of opportunity; to approach conflicts as an opportunity for collaboration.”

– Jorge Juan Fernández García, Healthcare and Life Sciences Executive (Spain)

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“Dana Caspersen’s idea of bringing “Knotunknot” to Hellersdorf offered a wonderful opportunity to try a new, strongly engaging path to dialogue in the neighborhood. The project generated impulses for collaboration, which continue to resonate through the new networks in our community today.”

– Elena Marburg, Integration Commissioner for Berlin-Hellersdorf, Germany

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“I had a number of forehead slapping moments of self realisation that I have never had from reading books or watching self help videos or even getting one on one help from a coach. This class has really opened my eyes to new ways of thinking and a new sense of curiosity and confidence in my ability to deal with tricky human interactions.”

– Andrew Pask (US)

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“Dana is a masterful teacher. Gaining tools to constructively engage with conflict through these trainings has been life-changing, and has led to better relationships, reduced stress,
and a greater sense of overall ease”

– Jonathan Lilly, Senior Research Scientist, Planetary Science Institute (U.S.)

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"The coaching sessions are enlightening, empowering and lead to moments
of discovery and revelation.”

- Jason Beechey, Head of Dance, Zurich University of the Arts (Switzerland)

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"Dana was able to utilize thought provoking exercises asking us to sit with our own conflict to remind us in a visceral way not only what we experience as we navigate our conflicts but also what our clients are experiencing as we help navigate their conflicts.”

– Jen Hawthorne, Chair of the Continuing Education Committee, Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council (US)

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“This course offered a stimulating space to think differently about conflict –the personal, interpersonal, and socio-political– in an intimate, dynamic, and highly proactive setting.”

– Anya Russian M.A., Cultural Researcher / Educator / Writer (U.S.)

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“Dana is a world-class facilitator and expert on conflict. I gained tools and techniques, but most importantly, a whole new mindset to see conflict as a place of opportunity; to approach conflicts as an opportunity for collaboration.”

– Jorge Juan Fernández García, Healthcare and Life Sciences Executive (Spain)

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“Dana Caspersen’s idea of bringing “Knotunknot” to Hellersdorf offered a wonderful opportunity to try a new, strongly engaging path to dialogue in the neighborhood. The project generated impulses for collaboration, which continue to resonate through the new networks in our community today.”

– Elena Marburg, Integration Commissioner for Berlin-Hellersdorf, Germany

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"I was fascinated by Dana’s unique approach: she is a co-explorer, someone who leads by searching along with us.”

– Dr. Tamara Tomic-Vajagic, Lecturer, University of Roehampton. London, England.

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“I had a number of forehead slapping moments of self realisation that I have never had from reading books or watching self help videos or even getting one on one help from a coach. This class has really opened my eyes to new ways of thinking and a new sense of curiosity and confidence in my ability to deal with tricky human interactions.”

– Andrew Pask (US)

PARTNERS AND CLIENTS INCLUDE

PARTNERS AND CLIENTS

UPCOMING BOOK

conflict is an opportunity

Conflict Is an Opportunity presents 20 fundamental decisions we face in every conflict and a powerful practice for tackling these vital decisions consciously. With no jargon and no fluff, the book guides readers to strengthen their capacity to understand the landscape of conflict and take skillful action to move toward constructive change.

AVAILABLE IN MARCH 2025

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“Dana Caspersen’s book is extremely timely in a world where we need the collaborative skills to navigate an increasingly interdependent global community. Beautifully written and a wealth of information.”

– Susan Sgorbati, director of The Center for the Advancement of Public Action, founder of The Conflict Resolution Program, Bennington College

YOUR APPROACH TO CONFLICT MATTERS.

BUILD IT CONSCIOUSLY.

why

When you’re in conflict, it’s too late to practice your approach to conflict. That practice has already happened, for better or for worse. Fortunately, our habits can change because our practice can change.

what

Learn ways to consciously practice your approach to conflict in advance, to build habits of thought and action that will help you navigate challenge and find possibility even in the most stressful times.

how

For individuals, groups, and organizations, Dana offers training, coaching, consulting, talks, and bespoke events to support you in practicing constructive conflict, increasing your power to step into conflict with confidence and skill.

work with Dana through:

coaching and consulting

Coaching tailored to the specific needs of individuals and groups.

Consulting for organizations interested in increasing their capacity in conflict.

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courses and workshops

Multi-week online courses to build a robust practice of constructive conflict.

Single or multi-day workshops to ignite practice. Online or in-person.

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speaking and dialogue design

Engaging, interactive talks—both virtual and in-person.

Lively, impactful public dialogues and interactive events.